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Cuenca to Madrid train timetable

Planning a journey from Cuenca to Madrid? Trip.com offers Renfe tickets for as low as €9.00, with average prices for this route around €22.00. We suggest exploring methods like split tickets to ensure you get the most affordable fares.
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06:15
1h 19m, Direct
Cuenca-Fernando Zobel
07:34
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
RENFE
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07:07
1h 3m, Direct
Cuenca-Fernando Zobel
08:10
Madrid-Chamartín
OUIGO_ESP
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07:20
1h 3m, Direct
Cuenca-Fernando Zobel
08:23
Madrid-Chamartín
RENFE
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07:35
1h 3m, Direct
Cuenca-Fernando Zobel
08:38
Madrid-Chamartín
RENFE
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07:50
1h 3m, Direct
Cuenca-Fernando Zobel
08:53
Madrid-Chamartín
iryo
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08:02
1h 3m, Direct
Cuenca-Fernando Zobel
09:05
Paris
RENFE
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Cuenca to Madrid Train Route Details

The Cuenca to Madrid train ticket is typically from €9.00. The average travel time is 1h 2m, covering a distance of approximately 86 miles. There are usually 25 daily trains provided by OUIGO_ESP, iryo, RENFE. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table.
First train
First train
06:15
Last train
Last train
22:34
Departure city
Departure city
Arrival city
Arrival city
Journey time
Journey time
1h 2m
Distance
Distance
86 miles
Price
Price
From €9.00
Train Operators
Train Operators
OUIGO_ESP, iryo, RENFE

Spanish train offers

With Renfe, AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías train passengers can take advantage of special discounted fares on specific routes. These deals are available in limited quantities and depend on route selections, travel times, and applicable terms.
Spanish train offers

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: during weekdays, you can get a 25% discount, while on weekends, you can receive a 40% discount. Note that all services provided with discounted tickets are the same as those with full-price tickets. The same applies to whether changes and refunds are allowed.

Renfe Children Fare

Renfe offers 40% off ticket fares for children under 14. Children are able to choose seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and to make changes or refunds based on the ticket type chosen, although this may incur a fee. Children under four years old travel for free but are not permitted a reserved seat and must sit on the lap of an adult passenger. Please note that, on Cercanías trains, the age limit for free travel without a seat is under six years old.

Renfe Group Fare

Renfe offers travel discounts of 8% for groups of four to nine people travelling on AVE or AVE International trains. Groups of 10 to 25 people travelling on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains can also receive up to a 50% discount. For groups of more than 25 people, you can submit a quote to see if it will be accepted. 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

Renfe offers up to 30% off train fares for young people aged 14 to 25 with the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50. The card is valid for a year and is non-transferable. With this scheme, you can enjoy a 30% discount on AVE and AVE International trains, or a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Advance booking

Save up to 70% on Renfe AVE Básico tickets by booking 3 months ahead. Trip.com shows detailed fare lists. By planning your travel in advance, you can take advantage of these significant discounts and enjoy a more budget-friendly journey.

Onboard Renfe trains from Cuenca to Madrid

Renfe trains, particularly the AVE models, provide four service categories based on fare options. The seating arrangements include Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar fares, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium fares.

AVE trains are equipped with high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and allow up to three bags per passenger. Standard seats are ideal for regular travelers or those on a budget, offering a quiet environment for resting, reading, or working in a silent coach. Dining options onboard feature a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats cater to those seeking enhanced comfort, with wider seats and more legroom. Prémium ticket holders also benefit from the Premium Menu at their seat and access to snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Cuenca to Madrid Renfe ticket types

Select from four fare types for your trip from Cuenca to Madrid, arranged in order of price from low to high: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Each fare type has different conditions for refunds and changes.

Cuenca to Madrid Renfe ticket types

Básico

Básico is the least expensive fare available on AVE trains, and it comes with no refund or change options.

Elige Estándar

The Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains is a bit more expensive compared to the Básico fare. This ticket option includes the ability to get 70% refund of the original ticket price and make one free change, along with several extra paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort is a bit pricier than Elige Estándar. The primary distinction is the wider seats, and it also offers the option for refunds and changes.

Prémium

As the most expensive fare, Prémium includes unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

How to buy cheap Spanish train tickets

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    Book in Advance

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  • Buy a Return ticket

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    Consider Básico or Inicial ticket types

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