How to travel from Elche to Lucena, Spain

The distance between Elche and Lucena is around 464km (288 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Elche to Lucena by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Alicante (ALC) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Lucena.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €395($395)
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Bus

Take the bus to Granada and then to Lucena.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)

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Drive

Drive to Lucena.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance464km (288 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Elche and Lucena

There are several options for getting from Elche to Lucena by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €395 ($395).

The distance between Elche and Lucena is around 464km (288 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 346km (215 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Elche and Lucena by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Elche to Lucena is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €395 ($395).

The cheapest way to travel between Elche and Lucena, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Elche and Lucena. We recommend that you fly from Alicante (ALC) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Lucena. instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Elche and Lucena. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Elche to Lucena. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Granada. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

ALSA and Interbus run regular bus services between Elche and Lucena. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Elche to Lucena. We recommend that you fly from Alicante (ALC) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Lucena. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Elche and Lucena. The distance is around 464km (288 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Elche to Lucena is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €49 ($49).

How do I get from Elche to Lucena

Compare travel optionsbetween Elche and Lucena

Transport options from Elche to Lucena
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
4hrs
€395($395)
once daily519km (322 miles)
Fly to Granada (GRX), Bus4h 55m
€150($150)
twice daily883km (549 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 20m
€115($115)
once daily798km (496 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
7h 15m
€49($49)
twice daily468km (291 miles)
Bus via Jaen10h 30m
€53($53)
once daily519km (322 miles)
Bus via Barranda10h 30m
€61($61)
twice a week524km (325 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€85($85)
on demand464km (288 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