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Madrid to Cuenca Train Schedule
Trip Summary
There are usually 2 daily train trips available from Madrid to Cuenca. Traveling by train from Madrid to Cuenca usually takes one hour and 2 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 86 mi (138 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 2m |
| Lowest price | DKK 129.00 |
| Trains per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Iryo |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Madrid to Cuenca?
Iryo is the one and only train line which connects Madrid to Cuenca. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iryo | 2 | 1h 3m | DKK 247.30 |
Iryo train tickets from Madrid to Cuenca start from DKK 129, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Iryo schedules to Cuenca. Iryo in Madrid leaves from Madrid Chamartin Train Station . And in Cuenca trains arrive at Cuenca Fernando Zóbel Train Station .
From Madrid to Cuenca train travel on Iryo takes 1 hours and 3 minutes. If you are looking to get to Cuenca faster, Iryo offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 2 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Iryo offers 3 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Cuenca.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Madrid to Cuenca
Trains departing from Madrid to Cuenca tend to have the most passengers on Tuesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Tuesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Madrid at 7:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00am. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Madrid twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to Cuenca with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to get off or switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Cuenca to Madrid.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Madrid?
Main departure station: Madrid Chamartin Train Station
There is one train station in Madrid.
All train stations in Madrid:
Madrid Chamartin Train Station
Where is the train station in Cuenca?
Main arrival station: Cuenca Fernando Zóbel Train Station
Cuenca has one train station.
All train stations in Cuenca:
Cuenca Fernando Zóbel Train Station
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