How to reach Cuenca from Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)

Option A — By train (≈ 1 hour once on the train)

1. From the airport to a Madrid train station
   Go to either:
   • Madrid Puerta de Atocha–Almudena Grandes station
   • Madrid Chamartín station
   Ways to get there from the airport:
   • Taxi: about 30–40 €
   • Airport Express Shuttle: 5 €
   • Metro/Cercanías (suburban rail) from the airport
2. From Madrid to Cuenca
   • Take a train to Cuenca Fernando Zóbel station (travel time ~1 hour)
   • You can buy tickets in advance at trenes.com

Option B — By car (≈ 2 hours)

Rent a car at the airport and drive to Cuenca (about 170 km from Madrid; ~2 hours).

Hotels in Cuenca

October is a peak season; please reserve your hotel early. Please make your reservation early at booking.com.

We have negotiated a limited number of rooms with Parador de Cuenca (400 meters from the conference site). Please write directly to cuenca@parador.es and mention the STAMS-GAMM colloquium to receive the discounted price for the three nights of October 6, 7, and 8, 2026:

• Double room, single occupancy: 154.50€
• Double room, double occupancy: 170€
• Superior room: 200€ per night

Other recommended hotels:

• Hotel Convento del Giraldo**** – website (750 m, 13 minutes walking, 85€–95€)
• Hotel Torremangana**** – website (1100 m, 16 minutes walking)
• Hotel NH Ciudad de Cuenca**** (1800 m, 25 minutes walking)
• Apartment El Clavel de la Plaza ***
• Hotel Leonor de Aquitania*** – website (800 m, 16 minutes walking, 80€–90€)