There are 5 ways to get from Zaragoza to Cuenca by train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Train • 3h
47€ - 115€
Cheapest option
Train, bus • 6h 13m
25€ - 32€
3 alternative options
Bus • 6h 36m
26€ - 37€
Bus via Madrid • 6h 50m
29€ - 36€
Drive • 3h 56m
30€ - 50€
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The cheapest way to get from Zaragoza to Cuenca is to bus which costs 26€ - 40€ and takes 6h 36m.
The quickest way to get from Zaragoza to Cuenca is to train which costs 45€ - 120€ and takes 3h.
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 6h 36m.
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 3h.
The distance between Zaragoza and Cuenca is 206 km. The road distance is 320.9 km.
The best way to get from Zaragoza to Cuenca without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs 45€ - 120€.
It takes approximately 3h 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 Renfe AVE, depart from Zaragoza-Delicias station.
The best way to get from Zaragoza to Cuenca is to train which takes 3h and costs 45€ - 120€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 26€ - 40€ and takes 6h 36m.
- Distance: 205.9 km
- Duration: 3h
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 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zaragoza to Cuenca via Teruel in around 6h 36m.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 65€
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- 30€ - 40€
- Promo+
- 37€ - 40€
- Flexible
- 50€ - 65€
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Cuenca Fernando Zobel
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 50€
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- 19€ - 25€
- Promo+
- 24€ - 27€
- Flexible
- 35€ - 50€
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 60€
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
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Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Cuenca Fernando Zobel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 19€
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Zaragoza El Portillo to Teruel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 19€
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 (0) 91 723 05 06
- autocares.samar@samar.es
- Website
- samar.es
Bus from Teruel to Cuenca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 13€
- Schedules at
- samar.es
- Phone
- +34 (0) 876 662 282
- info@autobusesmagallon.com
- Website
- autobusesmagallon.com
Bus from Zaragoza to Teruel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 24€
- Schedules at
- autobusesmagallon.com
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Zaragoza, Zaragoza to Madrid, Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 21€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +34 (0) 91 272 28 32
- informacion@avanzabus.com
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Madrid to Cuenca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 12€ - 16€
- Schedules at
- avanzabus.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 Renfe AVE, arrive at Cuenca Fernando Zobel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zaragoza to Cuenca is 321 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Zaragoza to Cuenca.
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