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Find the best prices from Madrid to Cuenca

Thinking of traveling from Madrid to Cuenca? Trip.com provides Renfe tickets starting at just PKR 2,911.54, with the average price for this route being around PKR 12,163.76. To secure the best deals, we recommend looking into options such as split tickets.

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Madrid to Cuenca train timetable

The route from Madrid to Cuenca (137 km) is served by 28 trains per day. The average journey time is 1h 3m, but the fastest train takes just 56m. The first train departs at 06:15 and the last one arrives at 21:15. Check the timetable below and book your ticket.
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06:30
1h 2m, Direct
Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor
07:32
Cuenca-Fernando Zobel
Renfe
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09:00
1h 3m, Direct
Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor
10:03
Cuenca-Fernando Zobel
Renfe
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09:30
1h 2m, Direct
Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor
10:32
Cuenca-Fernando Zobel
iryo
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09:42
57m, Direct
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
10:39
Cuenca-Fernando Zobel
Renfe
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10:30
1h 2m, Direct
Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor
11:32
Cuenca-Fernando Zobel
Renfe
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10:45
1h 2m, Direct
Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor
11:47
Paris
iryo
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Madrid to Cuenca Train Route Details

For the route from Madrid to Cuenca, train tickets usually start at PKR 2,911.54. The trip takes about 56m on average, covering around 137 km. Renfe, OUIGO Spain, iryo typically runs 28 trains daily. To plan your journey ahead, please see our train route table.

First train
First train
06:15
Last train
Last train
21:15
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
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Journey time
Journey time
56m
Distance
Distance
137 km
Price
Price
PKR 2,911.54
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Spanish train offers

Renfe provides significant discounts on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains, delivering exclusive savings on certain routes. Availability is limited and influenced by the train's schedule, selected routes, and conditions of the offer.

Spanish train offers

Renfe Children Fare

Renfe grants a 40% discount on ticket prices for children aged 4 to 13. These children can select seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and they can make changes or get refunds according to the ticket type, potentially incurring a fee. Children under four travel for free but do not receive a reserved seat. Please note that, on Cercanías trains, children under six can travel for free without a reserved seat.

Renfe Spanish Large Families Fare

Renfe supports large families in Spain with discounted fares, offering 20% for general and 50% for special category families on AVE and Larga Distancia trains. However, these discounts are not valid on AVE International, Avant, or Cercanías trains. Additionally, single-parent families can enjoy discounts on Rodalies services in Catalonia by presenting a certificate issued by the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Renfe Over-60s Fare

Renfe offers up to 40% discounts for those aged over 60 with the Tarjeta Dorada. The card costs €6 for one year, €12 for two years, and €15 for three years. If you are travelling on AVE and AVE international trains, you can get a 25% discount. For Avant trains, discounts vary between weekdays and weekends: 25% during weekdays and 40% on weekends. All services provided with discounted tickets are the same as those with full-price tickets, including the policies for changes and refunds.

Renfe Group Fare

Groups of 4 to 9 people travelling on AVE or AVE International trains will receive an 8% discount. Groups of 10 to 25 people can get up to a 50% discount on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains. For groups larger than 25 people, you can submit a quote for approval. Please note that all Renfe group tickets are non-changeable. If you need to cancel, the entire booking must be cancelled according to the original ticket's terms and conditions, and a fee will apply.

Renfe Young Persons Fare

Young people aged 14 to 25 can enjoy up to 30% off train fares with the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50. This card, valid for a year and non-transferable, offers a 30% discount on AVE and AVE international trains. Additionally, get a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Onboard Renfe trains from Madrid to Cuenca

Renfe's AVE trains categorize their services into four types based on ticket prices, ensuring convenience for all passengers. Seating options are divided into Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar fares, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium fares.

AVE trains feature high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and allow up to three bags per passenger. Standard seats are suitable for regular travelers or those on a budget, offering a quiet coach for rest, reading, or work. Onboard dining includes a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats are for passengers seeking higher comfort, with wider seats and more legroom. Prémium ticket holders can also enjoy the Premium Menu at their seat and access to snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Madrid to Cuenca Renfe ticket types

Choose from four fare types to travel from Madrid to Cuenca, sorted by price from low to high: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Different ticket prices may come with varying refund and change services.

Madrid to Cuenca Renfe ticket types

Básico

The Básico fare on AVE trains is the most affordable option. It is non-refundable, but changes can be made for a €10 fee.

Elige Estándar

Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains is slightly more expensive than the Básico fare. This ticket option opens the possibility of refunds (70% of original ticket price) and one change free of charge along with many additional paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort is slightly more expensive than Elige Estándar. The main difference is that the seats are XL Confort, which are wider and offer more leg room.

Prémium

Prémium is the most expensive fare, offering unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

How to buy cheap Spanish train tickets

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