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How to get to Aranjuez, Alcalá and Cuenca from Madrid

The transport that works for Aranjuez, Alcalá and Cuenca and what you can book there, in one page.

The short answer

To get to Aranjuez, Alcalá and Cuenca from Madrid: Cercanías C3 to Aranjuez and C2 or C7 to Alcalá, both under an hour from Atocha.

From Madrid

Cuenca is 55 minutes by high speed train from Atocha. Chinchón only by bus or tour.

What to see in Aranjuez, Alcalá and Cuenca

The places in and around Aranjuez, Alcalá and Cuenca.

Aranjuez
Alcalá de Henares
Cuenca
Chinchón

Experiences in Aranjuez, Alcalá and Cuenca

1 experiences in Aranjuez, Alcalá and Cuenca, from $103.93, sorted by rating and number of real reviews.

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Tickets and transport in Madrid

Single tickets, travel cards and which one pays off depending on how many days you stay are covered in our transport guide for Madrid.

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Updated September 2026. Timetables and fares change, so check the train or bus operator for your route the week you travel.

Questions travelers ask

How do you get to Aranjuez, Alcalá and Cuenca from Madrid?

Cercanías C3 to Aranjuez and C2 or C7 to Alcalá, both under an hour from Atocha. Cuenca is 55 minutes by high speed train from Atocha. Chinchón only by bus or tour.

What is worth seeing in Aranjuez, Alcalá and Cuenca, near Madrid?

In Aranjuez, Alcalá and Cuenca you have Aranjuez, Alcalá de Henares, Cuenca, Chinchón. Plan the day around them, since the trip back to Madrid sets the pace.

How many things are there to book in Aranjuez, Alcalá and Cuenca, Madrid?

We list 1 experiences in Aranjuez, Alcalá and Cuenca, starting at $103.93. They are sorted by rating and number of real reviews, not by commission.

What does public transport cost in Madrid?

Fares change every year, so we keep them in one place instead of repeating them on every page. Our Madrid transport guide has the current single ticket, the travel cards and the number of trips where each one starts paying off.