Valdepeñas to Cuenca transfer
Valdepeñas to Cuenca: from 289,03 € VAT included, 240.6 km and 171 min on a weekday in daytime. The price is fixed before you book and does not change on the way.
Fixed price incl. VAT · weekday, daytime
289,03 €240.6 km · 171 min
Sunday or holiday: 332,38 €At night (10pm-6am): 346,84 €
Book from 289,03 €One car available now· bookings accepted with 5 minutes' notice
Prices reviewed on 25 October 2026 · Price including VAT, based on the actual road distance
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When?
The journey
Indicative route between the two points. The exact roads are the driver's call, depending on traffic.
The transfer from Valdepeñas (Ciudad Real) to Cuenca covers around 240.6 kilometres and takes about 171 minutes. We collect you at the address you give us and drop you exactly at your destination, with no changes and no waiting.
More about this trip: the way it goes, busy seasons and when to leave
Valdepeñas compared with other starting points
Of the 5 starting points we publish a price from to Cuenca, Valdepeñas ranks 3 by distance, between Alcázar de San Juan (146.2 km), the closest, and Puertollano (299.7 km), the furthest. As the crow flies it is 181 km to the north-east; by road it is 240.6 km, 33% more, and the price works out at 1,20 € per kilometre.
Valdepeñas is in Valdepeñas, Manzanares y La Solana. What the area is like and what trips start there
Which way it goes
To the south, the A-4 crosses Despeñaperros towards Jaén and Córdoba, and the AVE runs to Andalusia from Ciudad Real and Puertollano. To the north, the N-401 climbs to Toledo through the Montes; to the east, Albacete and Cuenca are reached by road across La Mancha, with no convenient direct train from the capital.
Cuenca, seen from Ciudad Real
Cuenca is reached from the north-east of the province via Campo de Criptana and Mota del Cuervo, across the Cuenca part of La Mancha. From Ciudad Real itself it is several hours by road with no direct train.
On arrival: Cuenca y la Serranía
Cuenca city, above the gorges of the Júcar and Huécar rivers, is the gateway to the Serranía, a mountain area of pine forests and small villages stretching towards Teruel and Guadalajara. The city holds the hospital, the high-speed station and public offices, and gets tourists all year round.
Tip: From Alcázar, Tomelloso or Socuéllamos to Barajas there is no high-speed rail to help: for an early flight, pickup is in the small hours and should be booked days in advance.
What the price includes
- Door-to-door pickup and help with luggage.
- Complimentary waiting and flight or train tracking.
- Child restraint systems if you need them.
- The 10 % Spanish VAT on passenger transport.
Tolls and parking, where the route requires them, are itemised in the quote before you confirm. There are no hidden charges: any supplement is shown in the quote before you confirm.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Valdepeñas to Cuenca?
The trip is about 240.6 km and takes roughly 171 minutes in normal traffic.
How much is the transfer from Valdepeñas to Cuenca?
From 289,03 € including VAT, on weekdays during the day. Night services (22:00-06:00), Sundays and public holidays carry a surcharge. The price is fixed when you confirm and does not change unless the route does.
Can I add stops along the way?
Yes. Tell us when booking and we include them in the fixed quote so there are no surprises.
Which way do you go from Valdepeñas to Cuenca?
From Valdepeñas to Cuenca you head north-east: 181 km as the crow flies and 240.6 km by road, about 171 minutes without traffic. To the south, the A-4 crosses Despeñaperros towards Jaén and Córdoba, and the AVE runs to Andalusia from Ciudad Real and Puertollano. To the north, the N-401 climbs to Toledo through the Montes; to the east, Albacete and Cuenca are reached by road across La Mancha, with no convenient direct train from the capital.
What should I know about Cuenca when leaving from Valdepeñas?
Cuenca is reached from the north-east of the province via Campo de Criptana and Mota del Cuervo, across the Cuenca part of La Mancha. From Ciudad Real itself it is several hours by road with no direct train.
How do I pay?
You can pay online by card when you confirm (Apple Pay and Google Pay if your phone has them). The amount is the one agreed: it does not change on the way.
Before you book, this may help
- From Ciudad Real to Andalusia and the neighbouring capitals: Córdoba, Jaén, Albacete and Cuenca
From Ciudad Real, Andalusia is closer by train than the neighbouring capitals: the AVE on the Madrid–Seville line stops in Ciudad Real and Puertollano and runs to Córdoba station with no changes.
- Valdepeñas, Manzanares and La Solana: to Madrid and Barajas with the Ciudad Real AVE or by car on the A-4, and the wine route
Valdepeñas and Manzanares sit on the A-4 and have conventional railway stations, but no high-speed one: the nearest AVE leaves from Ciudad Real, {{ruta:valdepenas-a-estacion-ave-ciudad-real:km}} from Valdepeñas, {{ruta:manzanares-a-estacion-ave-ciudad-real:km}} from Manzanares and {{ruta:la-solana-a-estacion-ave-ciudad-real:km}} from La Solana, and no bus reaches that station in time for the first train.
- The district hospitals of Ciudad Real: Mancha Centro in Alcázar, Santa Bárbara in Puertollano and Valdepeñas General, and how to get to an appointment from the villages of each area
The three SESCAM district hospitals in Ciudad Real serve their own area: Mancha Centro General Hospital, in Alcázar de San Juan, serves the La Mancha of Alcázar and Tomelloso; Santa Bárbara Hospital, in Puertollano, serves the city and the south of the Alcudia valley; and Valdepeñas General Hospital serves Valdepeñas, La Solana and the Campo de Montiel.