How to travel from Cordoba to Lucena, Spain

The distance between Cordoba and Lucena is around 72km (45 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 46min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Cordoba to Lucena by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Lucena.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €5($5)
Operated by

Autocares Carrera

+ 2 others
🚀 Fastest
2
taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Lucena.

  • Duration46min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
Operated by

Radio Taxi Cordoba

+ 1 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Lucena.

  • Duration46min
  • Distance72km (45 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cordoba and Lucena

There are several options for getting from Cordoba to Lucena by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €5 ($5) and will take around 1h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 46min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).

The distance between Cordoba and Lucena is around 72km (45 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 59km (36 miles)

It takes around 1h 15m to get from Cordoba and Lucena by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 46min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cordoba to Lucena is to take a taxi which takes around 46min and will set you back approx €85 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Cordoba and Lucena, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €5 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cordoba and Lucena. We recommend that you take a taxi to Lucena. instead which will take 46min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cordoba and Lucena. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cordoba and Lucena with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 1h 15m.

Autocares Carrera, ALSA and Avanza Grupo run regular bus services between Cordoba and Lucena. Buses run hourly and take around 1h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cordoba to Lucena. We recommend that you take the bus to Lucena. instead which will take 1h 15m.

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 Cordoba and Lucena. The distance is around 72km (45 miles) by road and it will take around 46min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cordoba to Lucena is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around €5 ($5).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cordoba and Lucena

Transport options from Cordoba to Lucena
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 15m
€5($5)
hourly76km (47 miles)
Taxi
46min
€85($85)
on demand72km (45 miles)
Drive
46min
€9($9)
on demand72km (45 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