The distance between Marbella and Lucena is around 151km (94 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Marbella to Lucena 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 Lucena → Marbella if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Lucena.
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+ 1 othersThere are several options for getting from Marbella to Lucena by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €18 ($18).
The distance between Marbella and Lucena is around 151km (94 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 106km (66 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Marbella and Lucena by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Marbella to Lucena is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx €18 ($18).
The cheapest way to travel between Marbella and Lucena, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Marbella and Lucena. We recommend that you drive to Lucena. instead which will take 1h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Marbella and Lucena. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Marbella and Lucena with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 2h 50m.
Avanza Grupo and ALSA run regular bus services between Marbella and Lucena. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marbella to Lucena. We recommend that you take the bus to Lucena. instead which will take 2h 50m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Marbella and Lucena. The distance is around 151km (94 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marbella to Lucena is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €24 ($24).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 2h 50m | €24($24) | once daily | 158km (98 miles) |
Drive | 1h 35m | €18($18) | on demand | 151km (94 miles) |
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The following major airports near Lucena offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.