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Cities Near Cienfuegos

Cities near Cienfuegos, CU: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Santa Clara, Trinidad, Colón. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Cienfuegos, CU is Santa Clara, about 36 mi (57 km) away — roughly 1 hr 4 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Santa Clara36 mi / 57 km1 hr 4 minDrive/railDay trip
Trinidad38 mi / 61 km1 hr 8 minDrive/railDay trip
Colón49 mi / 79 km1 hr 28 minDrive/railDay trip
Jagüey Grande51 mi / 82 km1 hr 31 minDrive/railDay trip
Sagua la Grande51 mi / 82 km1 hr 32 minDrive/railDay trip
Placetas52 mi / 84 km1 hr 33 minDrive/railDay trip
Corralillo58 mi / 94 km1 hr 44 minDrive/railDay trip
Sancti Spíritus66 mi / 106 km1 hr 58 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Cárdenas78 mi / 126 km1 hr 49 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Matanzas95 mi / 153 km2 hr 12 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Cienfuegos

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Santa Clara, Trinidad, Colón, Jagüey Grande, Sagua la Grande. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Cienfuegos include Santa Clara, Trinidad, Colón, Jagüey Grande, Sagua la Grande. The closest is Santa Clara, about 36 miles (57 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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