How to travel from Lucena to Motril, Spain
The distance between Lucena and Motril is around 185km (115 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Lucena to Motril by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Motril → Lucena if you're planning a return trip.
Bus
Take the bus to Granada and then to Motril.
- Duration3h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€25($25)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lucena and Motril
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lucena to Motril by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €22 ($22).
The distance between Lucena and Motril is around 185km (115 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 113km (70 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Lucena and Motril by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lucena to Motril is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €22 ($22).
The cheapest way to travel between Lucena and Motril, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lucena and Motril. We recommend that you drive to Motril. instead which will take 2hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lucena and Motril. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lucena and Motril with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 4h 45m.
ALSA run regular bus services between Lucena and Motril. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 35m 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 Motril. We recommend that you take the bus to Granada and then to Motril. instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Motril is Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) which is approximately 54km (34 miles) from Motril. Málaga Airport (AGP) (AGP) and Almeria Airport (LEI) (LEI) 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 Motril. The distance is around 185km (115 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lucena to Motril is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €25 ($25).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lucena and Motril
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus + 1 similar | 3h 35m | €25($25) | twice daily | 194km (121 miles) |
| Bus to Motril | 4h 45m | €23($23) | twice daily | 206km (128 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | €22($22) | on demand | 185km (115 miles) |
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Airports near Motril
The following major airports near Motril offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
- Distance
- 54km (34 miles) from Motril
Málaga Airport (AGP)
- Distance
- 87km (54 miles) from Motril
Almeria Airport (LEI)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Motril