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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 €8.37, with average prices for this route around €26.85. We suggest exploring methods like split tickets to ensure you get the most affordable fares.
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20:50
1h 3m, Direct
Cuenca-Fernando Zobel
21:53
Madrid-Chamartín
iryo
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21:29
1h 3m, Direct
Cuenca-Fernando Zobel
22:32
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
RENFE
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22:15
1h 3m, Direct
Cuenca-Fernando Zobel
23:18
Madrid-Chamartín
RENFE
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22:23
1h 4m, Direct
Cuenca-Fernando Zobel
23:27
Madrid-Chamartín
OUIGO_ESP
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22:34
1h 4m, Direct
Cuenca-Fernando Zobel
23:38
Madrid-Chamartín
RENFE
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06:15
1h 19m, Direct
Cuenca-Fernando Zobel
07:34
Paris
RENFE
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Cuenca to Madrid Train Route Details

The Cuenca to Madrid train ticket is typically from €8.37. The average travel time is 1h 2m, covering a distance of approximately 137 km. There are usually 27 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
20:50
Last train
Last train
22:34
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
1h 2m
Distance
Distance
137 km
Price
Price
€8.37
Train operators
Train operators
OUIGO_ESP, iryo, RENFE

Spanish train offers

Renfe offers many discounts for travellers on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains, providing exclusive benefits on various routes. Limited availability and subject to train routes, times, and conditions.

Spanish train offers

Renfe Group Fare

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

Renfe Children Fare

Children aged 4 to 13 receive a 40% discount on ticket fares with Renfe. They are entitled to choose seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and can make changes or get refunds based on the ticket type, potentially incurring a fee. Children under four travel for free but do not have a reserved seat. Note that, on Cercanías trains, the free travel age limit without a seat is under six years old.

Advance booking

Advance bookings can provide discounts up to 70%. Popular routes are available for booking up to nine months in advance, while other routes offer cheaper prices the earlier you book. Trip.com has already indicated the lowest prices, making your travel planning easy.

Renfe Over-60s Fare

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

Renfe Spanish Large Families Fare

Renfe offers discounted fares for large families in Spain, providing a 20% reduction for general category families and 50% for special category families on most services, including AVE and Larga Distancia trains. These discounts exclude AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías services. Single-parent families can also access discounts on Rodalies trains in Catalonia with a valid certificate from the Generalitat de Catalunya.

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

Choose from four fare types to travel from Cuenca to Madrid, 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.

Cuenca to Madrid Renfe ticket types

Básico

Básico is the cheapest fare on AVE trains. It is not refundable or changeable.

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

  • Book in advance

    Book in advance

    Booking 60–90 days in advance can get you cheaper Renfe train tickets, available for you to plan your itinerary.

  • 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

    Renfe's Básico, iryo's Inicial or Ouigo trains, can give you the cheapest price accordingly.
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