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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 €8.40, with average prices for this route around €30.60. 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

For the route from Cuenca to Madrid, train tickets usually start at €8.40. The trip takes about 1h 2m on average, covering around 86 miles. OUIGO_ESP, iryo, RENFE typically runs 27 trains daily. To plan your journey ahead, please see our train route table.
First train
First train
06:15
Last train
Last train
22:34
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
1h 2m
Distance
Distance
86 miles
Price
Price
€8.40
Train Operators
Train Operators
OUIGO_ESP, iryo, RENFE

Spanish train offers

Renfe offers a variety of discounts for AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías train passengers, granting special benefits across numerous routes. Availability is limited and depends on the route, time of travel, and specific conditions.
Spanish train offers

Renfe Disabled People Fare

For disabled passengers, Renfe offers up to 40% off. By spending €6 on a Tarjeta Dorada, you can travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for a year. The discount on Avant trains is higher on weekends. Refunds or changes to tickets depend on the ticket type and may incur a fee.

Renfe Children Fare

For children aged 4 to 13, Renfe provides a 40% discount on ticket prices. These children can choose seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and can make changes or request refunds according to the ticket type, which might incur a fee. Children under four travel for free but are not permitted a reserved seat. On Cercanías trains, children under six can travel for free without a reserved seat.

Renfe Young Persons Fare

For young people aged 14 to 25, Renfe offers up to 30% off train fares with the Más Renfe Joven Card, costing €50. Valid for a year and non-transferable, this card provides a 30% discount on AVE and AVE international trains. Additionally, get a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Renfe Over-60s Fare

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

Advance booking

Booking early can offer you discounts of up to 70%. Popular routes are available for booking up to nine months in advance, and for other routes, the earlier you book, the more you save. Trip.com has already highlighted the best prices, making your travel planning straightforward.

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

    Buy a Return ticket

    A Return ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, which is cheaper than buying two separate single tickets.

  • Consider Básico or Inicial ticket types

    Consider Básico or Inicial ticket types

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