How to travel from Albacete to Lucena, Spain

The distance between Albacete and Lucena is around 417km (259 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Albacete to Lucena by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LucenaAlbacete if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Madrid-Chamartin, plane and bus

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Lucena.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Bus

Take the bus to Cordoba and then to Lucena.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Linares-Baeza then take the bus to Lucena.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Drive

Drive to Lucena.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance417km (259 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albacete and Lucena

There are several options for getting from Albacete to Lucena by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €77 ($77).

The distance between Albacete and Lucena is around 417km (259 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 290km (180 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Albacete and Lucena by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albacete to Lucena is to drive which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €77 ($77).

The cheapest way to travel between Albacete and Lucena, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Albacete and Lucena. We recommend that you drive to Lucena. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albacete and Lucena. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Albacete to Lucena. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cordoba. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

ALSA and Autocares Carrera run regular bus services between Albacete and Lucena. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Albacete to Lucena. We recommend that you take the train to Valencia-Estacio Del Nord then fly from Valencia (VLC) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Lucena. instead which will take 5h 20m.

The closest major airport to Lucena is Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) which is approximately 68km (42 miles) from Lucena. Málaga Airport (AGP) (AGP) and San Pablo Airport (SVQ) (SVQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Albacete and Lucena. The distance is around 417km (259 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albacete to Lucena is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Albacete and Lucena

Transport options from Albacete to Lucena
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Madrid-Chamartin, plane and bus + 1 similar
5h 15m
€120($120)
once daily875km (544 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 20m
€115($115)
once daily794km (493 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 30m
€40($40)
every 20 mins436km (271 miles)
Bus via Ubeda7h 30m
€42($42)
once daily421km (262 miles)
Train and Bus
6h 45m
€42($42)
once daily476km (296 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€77($77)
on demand417km (259 miles)

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Airports near Lucena

The following major airports near Lucena offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

GRX
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Lucena
AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Lucena
SVQ
San Pablo Airport (SVQ)
International Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Lucena