How to travel from Girona to Lucena, Spain

The distance between Girona and Lucena is around 931km (578 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m.

7 routes found

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

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Barcelona-Sants then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Lucena.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €82($82)
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Train

Take the train to Barcelona-Sants and then to Puente Genil-Herrera.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Bus

Take the bus to Barcelona then Cordoba and then to Lucena.

  • Duration15h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)

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Drive

Drive to Lucena.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Distance981km (609 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Girona and Lucena

There are several options for getting from Girona to Lucena by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around €82 ($82) and will take around 4h 45m.

The distance between Girona and Lucena is around 931km (578 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 805km (500 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Girona and Lucena by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Girona to Lucena is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €82 ($82).

The cheapest way to travel between Girona and Lucena, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €82 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Girona and Lucena. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Girona to Lucena. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Barcelona-Sants and Puente Genil-Herrera. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

Renfe, Renfe AVE and Renfe SNCF run train services between Girona and Lucena. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Girona and Lucena. It typically takes around 15h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Girona to Lucena. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Barcelona and Cordoba. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 30m.

ALSA, FlixBus, Autocares Carrera, Avanza Grupo and Transportes Comes run regular bus services between Girona and Lucena. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Girona to Lucena. We recommend that you take the train to Barcelona-Sants then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Lucena. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Girona and Lucena. The distance is around 981km (609 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Girona to Lucena is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Girona and Lucena

Transport options from Girona to Lucena
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 2 similar
4h 45m
€82($82)
once daily986km (613 miles)
Train to Barcelona-Sants, plane and bus4h 45m
€105($105)
twice daily931km (578 miles)
Train to Barcelona-Sants, plane and bus5h 10m
€87($87)
5 times a day1,129km (701 miles)
Train
6h 30m
€195($195)
once daily1,149km (714 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
15h 30m
€105($105)
once daily1,080km (671 miles)
Bus via Murcia17h 10m
€90($90)
4 times a week1,126km (700 miles)
Drive
9h 40m
€115($115)
on demand981km (609 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