How much does a train ticket cost from Cuenca to Madrid?

The cheapest train tickets from Cuenca to Madrid start from £14. The average price for this train route is around £29. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Cuenca to Madrid?

The average train journey time from Cuenca to Madrid is 1h 4m, covering a distance of 87 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 2m and is operated by Renfe .

Which train operators serve the Cuenca to Madrid route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 15 trains available per day, including services from Renfe , Iryo , OUIGO .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cuenca to Madrid?

The earliest train from Cuenca to Madrid departs at 07:20. And the latest train departs at 21:50.

Which is the best train operator from Cuenca to Madrid?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Iryo , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 396 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cuenca to Madrid?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Iryo has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Cuenca to Madrid?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Iryo , with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cuenca to Madrid?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Iryo , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Cuenca to Madrid from £12

Next train departures

Next departures from Cuenca to Madrid on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	21:29	Cuenca Fernando Zobel	1h 5m	22:34	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	Cheapest
Train	21:50	Cuenca Fernando Zobel	1h 3m	22:53	Madrid-Chamartin	Fastest
Train	19:34	Cuenca Fernando Zobel	1h 4m	20:38	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
Train	21:50	Cuenca Fernando Zobel	1h 3m	22:53	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
Train	19:34	Cuenca Fernando Zobel	1h 4m	20:38	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags

Next departures from Cuenca to Madrid on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	20:50	Cuenca Fernando Zobel	1h 3m	21:53	Madrid-Chamartin	Cheapest
Train	07:50	Cuenca Fernando Zobel	1h 3m	08:53	Madrid-Chamartin	Fastest
Train	08:02	Cuenca Fernando Zobel	1h 6m	09:08	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags
Train	07:50	Cuenca Fernando Zobel	1h 3m	08:53	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
Train	08:02	Cuenca Fernando Zobel	1h 6m	09:08	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags

Next departures from Cuenca to Madrid on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:50	Cuenca Fernando Zobel	1h 3m	08:53	Madrid-Chamartin	Cheapest
Train	07:50	Cuenca Fernando Zobel	1h 3m	08:53	Madrid-Chamartin	Fastest
Train	07:50	Cuenca Fernando Zobel	1h 3m	08:53	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
Train	07:50	Cuenca Fernando Zobel	1h 3m	08:53	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
Train	07:50	Cuenca Fernando Zobel	1h 3m	08:53	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags

Next departures from Cuenca to Madrid on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	21:29	Cuenca Fernando Zobel	1h 5m	22:34	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	Cheapest
Train	07:50	Cuenca Fernando Zobel	1h 3m	08:53	Madrid-Chamartin	Fastest
Train	08:02	Cuenca Fernando Zobel	1h 6m	09:08	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags
Train	07:50	Cuenca Fernando Zobel	1h 3m	08:53	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
Train	08:02	Cuenca Fernando Zobel	1h 6m	09:08	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags

Next departures from Cuenca to Madrid on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:50	Cuenca Fernando Zobel	1h 3m	08:53	Madrid-Chamartin	CheapestFastest
Train	08:02	Cuenca Fernando Zobel	1h 6m	09:08	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags
Train	07:50	Cuenca Fernando Zobel	1h 3m	08:53	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
Train	08:02	Cuenca Fernando Zobel	1h 6m	09:08	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags
Train	07:50	Cuenca Fernando Zobel	1h 3m	08:53	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags

Next departures from Cuenca to Madrid on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:20	Cuenca Fernando Zobel	1h 3m	08:23	Madrid-Chamartin	Cheapest
Train	19:06	Cuenca Fernando Zobel	1h 2m	20:08	Madrid-Chamartin	Fastest
Train	07:20	Cuenca Fernando Zobel	1h 3m	08:23	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
Train	07:50	Cuenca Fernando Zobel	1h 3m	08:53	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
Train	07:20	Cuenca Fernando Zobel	1h 3m	08:23	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags

Next departures from Cuenca to Madrid on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	21:29	Cuenca Fernando Zobel	1h 5m	22:34	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	Cheapest
Train	13:20	Cuenca Fernando Zobel	1h 3m	14:23	Madrid-Chamartin	Fastest
Train	08:02	Cuenca Fernando Zobel	1h 6m	09:08	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags
Train	13:20	Cuenca Fernando Zobel	1h 3m	14:23	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
Train	08:02	Cuenca Fernando Zobel	1h 6m	09:08	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Cuenca to Madrid

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

1h 50mAverage duration

134 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Train	Average price£14 - £76	Average duration1h 4m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£9 - £16	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Renfe

4/5920 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.1

Iryo

4.5/5396 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.9

OUIGO

4.5/580 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.2

ES train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cuenca to Madrid by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Cuenca to Madrid?
The cheapest train tickets from Cuenca to Madrid start from £14. The average price for this train route is around £29. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cuenca to Madrid?
The average train journey time from Cuenca to Madrid is 1h 4m, covering a distance of 87 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 2m and is operated by Renfe.
Which train operators serve the Cuenca to Madrid route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 15 trains available per day, including services from Renfe, Iryo, OUIGO.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cuenca to Madrid?
The earliest train from Cuenca to Madrid departs at 07:20. And the latest train departs at 21:50.
Which is the best train operator from Cuenca to Madrid?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Iryo, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 396 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cuenca to Madrid?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Iryo has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Cuenca to Madrid?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Iryo, with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cuenca to Madrid?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Iryo, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

28/11

£16

29/11

£16

Today

£16

01/12

£20

02/12

£32

03/12

£16

04/12

£19

05/12

£14

The cheapest trip from Cuenca to Madrid was searched and found on 5 Dec 2025 with a price of £14

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cuenca to Madrid as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £14 to £101 for a train ticket from Cuenca to Madrid based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £14, which is on 2025-12-05.

Usually Renfe will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.