The distance between Lucena and Cartagena is around 421km (262 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Lucena to Cartagena by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cartagena → Lucena if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Granada and then to Cartagena.
Take the bus to Aeropuerto Malaga then fly from Malaga (AGP) to Valencia (VLC) then take the train to Cartagena.
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There are several options for getting from Lucena to Cartagena by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €77 ($77).
The distance between Lucena and Cartagena is around 421km (262 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 308km (192 miles)
It takes around 7h 45m to get from Lucena and Cartagena by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lucena to Cartagena is to drive which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €77 ($77).
The cheapest way to travel between Lucena and Cartagena, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Lucena and Cartagena. We recommend that you drive to Cartagena. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lucena and Cartagena. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lucena to Cartagena. 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 45m.
ALSA run regular bus services between Lucena and Cartagena. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lucena to Cartagena. We recommend that you take the bus to Aeropuerto Malaga then fly from Malaga (AGP) to Valencia (VLC) then take the train to Cartagena. instead which will take 7h 50m.
The closest major airport to Cartagena is Alicante Airport (ALC) (ALC) which is approximately 83km (52 miles) from Cartagena. Almeria Airport (LEI) (LEI) and Valencia Airport (VLC) (VLC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lucena and Cartagena. The distance is around 421km (262 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lucena to Cartagena is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around €48 ($48).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 7h 45m | €48($48) | twice daily | 465km (289 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 7h 50m | €125($125) | once daily | 913km (567 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | €77($77) | on demand | 421km (262 miles) |
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The following major airports near Cartagena offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.