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Planning a trip from Cuenca to Madrid? Trip.com offers Trenitalia and Italo tickets starting from just AED 34.48, with the average price for this route around AED 113.60! Find the best deals for the next 7 days in the table below, starting today.

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Cuenca to Madrid train timetable

Thinking of traveling from Cuenca to Madrid? Trip.com provides Renfe tickets starting at just AED 34.48, with the average price for this route being around AED 113.60. To secure the best deals, we recommend looking into options such as split tickets.
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17:02
1h 19m, Direct
Cuenca-Fernando Zobel
18:21
Madrid-Chamartín
RENFE
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18:14
1h 3m, Direct
Cuenca-Fernando Zobel
19:17
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
RENFE
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19:05
1h 3m, Direct
Cuenca-Fernando Zobel
20:08
Madrid-Chamartín
RENFE
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19:36
1h 2m, Direct
Cuenca-Fernando Zobel
20:38
Madrid-Chamartín
RENFE
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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
Paris
RENFE
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Cuenca to Madrid Train Route Details

The train ticket from Cuenca to Madrid typically costs from AED 34.48. The journey averages 1h 2m in travel time and covers an approximate distance of 86 miles. OUIGO_ESP, iryo, RENFE generally offers 26 trains per day on this route. For planning purposes, 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 AED 34.48
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 Disabled People Fare

Renfe's discounts for disabled people offer up to 40% off, though you will need to spend €6 on a Tarjeta Dorada, which allows you to travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for one year. Please note that the discount on Avant trains is greater on weekends. If you wish to refund or change your ticket, it will depend on the type of ticket chosen and may incur a fee.

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.

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 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.

Onboard Renfe trains from Cuenca to Madrid

Renfe's AVE trains offer four service types based on fare options, ensuring convenience for all passengers during their journey. Seating options include Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar tickets, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium tickets.

Each AVE train comes with high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and baggage allowance of up to three bags. Standard seats are ideal for regular travelers or budget-conscious passengers, providing a quiet coach for rest, reading, or work. Onboard dining includes a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats are designed for those who seek higher comfort, featuring 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.

Cuenca to Madrid Renfe ticket types

For a trip from Cuenca to Madrid, you can choose among four fare types, sorted by price from the least to the most expensive: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. The refund and change services vary with each fare.

Cuenca to Madrid Renfe ticket types

Básico

The Básico fare on AVE trains is the most affordable option, but it does not allow for refunds or changes.

Elige Estándar

Slightly more costly than the Básico fare, the Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains comes with the flexibility of 70% refunds and one free ticket change, plus numerous additional paid services.

Elige Confort

The Elige Confort fare is somewhat more expensive than the Elige Estándar fare. The key difference lies in the wider seats and greater amount of leg room.

Prémium

Prémium, being the most expensive fare, offers the advantage of unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

How to buy cheap Spanish train tickets

  • Book in advance

    Book in advance

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  • Buy a return ticket

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    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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