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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Madrid to Cuenca
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
1 h 55 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
139 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Madrid to Cuenca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Cuenca will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $14.
Of the 13 buses that leave Madrid for Cuenca every day 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 139 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Madrid to Cuenca
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Cuenca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, and a coach costs an average of $25.
Distance: 139 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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$26 Average Price | $23 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Madrid to Cuenca bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Cuenca coaches for today, Wednesday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| NORMAL. | 6:30 am Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2h30 | 9:00 am Cuenca, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
| NORMAL. | 9:00 am Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2h05 | 11:05 am Cuenca, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
| NORMAL. | 11:30 am Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2h30 | 2:00 pm Cuenca, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
| NORMAL. | 1:30 pm Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2h05 | 3:35 pm Cuenca, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
| NORMAL. | 3:30 pm Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2h10 | 5:40 pm Cuenca, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
| NORMAL. | 5:30 pm Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2h00 | 7:30 pm Cuenca, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
| NORMAL. | 7:00 pm Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2h30 | 9:30 pm Cuenca, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
| NORMAL. | 9:00 pm Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2h25 | 11:25 pm Cuenca, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Cuenca
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Buses from Madrid to Cuenca run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 but you can travel from only $11 by train.
There are 11 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 07:00, the last at 22:05. The fastest coach covers the 139 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 139 km |
Average bus duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 07:00 |
Last bus 22:05 |
Bus providers: Avanza, BlaBlaCar from Madrid to CuencaYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Cuenca with Avanza, BlaBlaCar for as low as $11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Madrid to Cuenca coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Cuenca by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cuenca, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Cuenca, Estacion de Autobuses, located away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Madrid and Cuenca
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- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
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