How to travel from León to Lucena, Spain

The distance between León and Lucena is around 756km (470 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from León 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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Plane and Bus

Fly from Leon (LEN) to Granada (GRX) then take the bus to Lucena.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    €280($280)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid Estacion Sur and then to Lucena.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Cordoba-Central then take the bus to Lucena.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Lucena.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Distance756km (470 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between León and Lucena

There are several options for getting from León to Lucena by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).

The distance between León and Lucena is around 756km (470 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 595km (369 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from León and Lucena by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from León to Lucena is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between León and Lucena, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between León and Lucena. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Cordoba-Central then take the bus to Lucena. instead which will take 4h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from León and Lucena. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from León to Lucena. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Estacion Sur. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.

ALSA run regular bus services between León and Lucena. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from León to Lucena. We recommend that you fly from Leon (LEN) to Granada (GRX) then take the bus to Lucena. instead which will take 5h 25m.

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 León and Lucena. The distance is around 756km (470 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from León to Lucena is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

How do I get from León to Lucena

Compare travel optionsbetween León and Lucena

Transport options from León to Lucena
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 4 similar
5h 25m
€280($280)
twice daily1,485km (923 miles)
Bus and Plane6hrs
€185($185)
once daily1,063km (661 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 30m
€120($120)
once daily896km (556 miles)
Train to Madrid-Chamartin, plane and bus5h 35m
€130($130)
twice daily862km (535 miles)
Train to Santiago De Compostela, plane and bus8h 35m
€230($230)
once daily1,264km (786 miles)
Bus
9h 15m
€75($75)
once daily811km (504 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
4h 50m
€85($85)
every 20 mins766km (476 miles)
Train to Valladolid, bus9h 55m
€59($59)
4 times a week843km (524 miles)
Drive
7h 40m
€140($140)
on demand756km (470 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