There are 5 ways to get from Zaragoza to Cuenca by train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 2 h 50 min
$76 - $112
Cheapest option
Bus Autobuses Magallón • 7 h 16 min
$22 - $43
3 alternative options
Train, bus • 6 h 37 min
$33 - $49
Bus ALSA • 7 h 45 min
$41 - $62
Drive • 3 h 55 min
$35 - $55
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zaragoza to Cuenca is to bus which costs 19€ - 40€ and takes 7 h 16 min.
The quickest way to get from Zaragoza to Cuenca is to train which costs 65€ - 100€ and takes 2 h 50 min.
No, there is no direct bus from Zaragoza to Cuenca. However, there are services departing from Zaragoza and arriving at Cuenca via Teruel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7 h 16 min.
No, there is no direct train from Zaragoza to Cuenca. However, there are services departing from Zaragoza Delicias and arriving at Cuenca Fernando Zobel via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 h 50 min.
The distance between Zaragoza and Cuenca is 206 km. The road distance is 320.6 km.
The best way to get from Zaragoza to Cuenca without a car is to train which takes 2 h 50 min and costs 65€ - 100€.
It takes approximately 2 h 50 min to get from Zaragoza to Cuenca, including transfers.
Zaragoza to Cuenca bus services, operated by Autobuses Magallón, depart from Zaragoza station.
Zaragoza to Cuenca train services, operated by Spanish Railways AVE, depart from Zaragoza Delicias station.
The best way to get from Zaragoza to Cuenca is to train which takes 2 h 50 min and costs 65€ - 100€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 19€ - 40€ and takes 7 h 16 min.
- Distance: 128.7 miles
- Duration: 2 h 50 min
What companies run services between Zaragoza, Spain and Cuenca, Spain?
You can take a train from Zaragoza to Cuenca via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha in around 2 h 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zaragoza to Cuenca via Teruel in around 7 h 16 min.
Rome2rio's guide to Spanish Railways AVE
Contact Details
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Zaragoza Delicias to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45 - $65
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha to Cuenca Fernando Zobel
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30 - $50
- Website
- renfe.com
Based in Madrid, Renfe is a state-owned train operator, that connects cities across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. Renfe’s extensive network means most destinations offer multiple trains a day, with the most popular routes normally offering a train each hour. Locally known as AVE, the high-speed trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. Comfort is key in a Renfe train, with seats with footrests in all three classes of travel: Standard, Club and First. Each seat has an individual light, a pull-down table and an electrical outlet for in Club and First classes. There is free WiFi for first class passengers and for those with a + Renfe card.
Rome2rio's guide to Spanish Railways (RENFE)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Zaragoza-El Portillo to Teruel
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23 - $35
- Website
- renfe.com
- Phone
- +34 (0) 91 723 05 06
- autocares.samar@samar.es
- Website
- samar.es
Bus from Teruel to Cuenca
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10 - $15
- Schedules at
- samar.es
- Phone
- +34 (0) 876 662 282
- info@autobusesmagallon.com
- Website
- autobusesmagallon.com
Bus from Zaragoza to Teruel
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 16 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18 - $29
- Schedules at
- autobusesmagallon.com
- Phone
- +34 (0) 941 202 777
- infoweb@autobusesjimenez.com
- Website
- autobusesjimenez.com
Bus from Zaragoza to Teruel
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 15 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12 - $16
- Schedules at
- autobusesjimenez.com
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi so you’re never bored on your journey. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. Flexibility is another highlight of an ALSA journey, with three types of tickets on offer - Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass, along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Zaragoza to Guadalajara
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24 - $40
- Website
- alsa.com
- Phone
- 949 21 09 00
- guadalbus@guadalbus.com
- Website
- guadalbus.com
Bus from Guadalajara to Cuenca
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16 - $25
- Schedules at
- guadalbus.com
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Zaragoza to Cuenca bus services, operated by Autocares Grupo Samar, arrive at Cuenca station.
Zaragoza to Cuenca train services, operated by Spanish Railways AVE, arrive at Cuenca Fernando Zobel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zaragoza to Cuenca is 321 km. It takes approximately 3 h 55 min to drive from Zaragoza to Cuenca.
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