How to travel from Lucena to Madrid, Spain

The distance between Lucena and Madrid is around 419km (260 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lucena to Madrid by bus, train, 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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Aeropuerto Malaga then fly from Malaga (AGP) to Madrid (MAD).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid Estacion Sur.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Montemayor and then to Córdoba then take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
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Drive

Drive to Madrid.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance419km (260 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lucena and Madrid

There are several options for getting from Lucena to Madrid by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €52 ($52).

The distance between Lucena and Madrid is around 419km (260 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 341km (212 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Lucena and Madrid by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lucena to Madrid is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €52 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Lucena and Madrid, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lucena and Madrid. We recommend that you take the bus to Montemayor and then to Córdoba then take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lucena and Madrid. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lucena and Madrid with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5h 40m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Lucena and Madrid. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lucena to Madrid. We recommend that you take the bus to Aeropuerto Malaga then fly from Malaga (AGP) to Madrid (MAD). instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Madrid is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Madrid. Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) (ZAZ) and Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) 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 Lucena and Madrid. The distance is around 419km (260 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 Lucena to Madrid is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €52 ($52).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lucena and Madrid

Transport options from Lucena to Madrid
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
3h 40m
€110($110)
once daily564km (351 miles)
Bus to Granada, Fly3h 55m
€150($150)
twice daily527km (327 miles)
Bus
5h 40m
€50($50)
once daily473km (294 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 10m
€52($52)
every 3 hours419km (260 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€50($50)
on demand419km (260 miles)

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Airports near Madrid

The following major airports near Madrid offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Madrid
ZAZ
Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
265km (165 miles) from Madrid
VIT
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
286km (178 miles) from Madrid