How to travel from Lucena to Santander, Spain
The distance between Lucena and Santander is around 841km (522 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Lucena to Santander by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Santander → Lucena if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Aeropuerto Malaga then fly from Malaga (AGP) to Santander (SDR).
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost€145($145)
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3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Madrid Estacion Sur and then to Santander.
- Duration11h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€90($90)
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Córdoba then take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Santander.
- Duration7h 10m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€80($80)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lucena and Santander
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lucena to Santander by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 14h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).
The distance between Lucena and Santander is around 841km (522 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 675km (420 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Lucena and Santander by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lucena to Santander is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Lucena and Santander, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lucena and Santander. We recommend that you take the bus to Aeropuerto Malaga then fly from Malaga (AGP) to Santander (SDR). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lucena and Santander. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lucena to Santander. 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 11h 25m.
ALSA, Interbus, Union Ivkoni and FlixBus run regular bus services between Lucena and Santander. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 25m 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 Santander. We recommend that you take the bus to Aeropuerto Malaga then fly from Malaga (AGP) to Santander (SDR). instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Santander is Santander Airport (SDR) (SDR) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Santander. Bilbao Airport (BIO) (BIO) 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 Santander. The distance is around 875km (544 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lucena to Santander is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lucena and Santander
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 45m | €145($145) | once daily | 873km (543 miles) |
| Bus to Granada, Fly | 4h 50m | €160($160) | twice daily | 841km (522 miles) |
| Bus to Aeropuerto Malaga, plane | 5h 25m | €145($145) | once daily | 977km (607 miles) |
| Bus to Granada, plane | 5h 35m | €150($150) | twice daily | 938km (583 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 11h 25m | €90($90) | once daily | 940km (584 miles) |
| Bus via Madrid Estación Sur | 14h 35m | €70($70) | 5 times a week | 1,021km (635 miles) |
Bus and Train | 7h 10m | €80($80) | every 20 mins | 868km (539 miles) |
Drive | 8h 50m | €160($160) | on demand | 875km (544 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lucena and Santander
Bus companies
Autocares Carrera
Interbus
Union Ivkoni
Train operators
Airports near Santander
The following major airports near Santander offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
Santander Airport (SDR)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Santander
Bilbao Airport (BIO)
- Distance
- 75km (47 miles) from Santander
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
- Distance
- 109km (68 miles) from Santander