How to travel from Mataró to Lucena, Spain
The distance between Mataró and Lucena is around 868km (540 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Mataró to Lucena by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lucena → Mataró if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Lucena.
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€115($115)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Madrid and then to Lucena.
- Duration13h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€75($75)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, bus
Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Cordoba-Central then take the bus to Lucena.
- Duration6h 10m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€125($125)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mataró and Lucena
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Mataró to Lucena by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €75 ($75) and will take around 13h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).
The distance between Mataró and Lucena is around 868km (540 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 751km (467 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Mataró and Lucena by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mataró to Lucena is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Mataró and Lucena, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €75 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Mataró and Lucena. We recommend that you fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Lucena. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mataró and Lucena. It typically takes around 13h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Mataró to Lucena. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gran Vía - Pl Tetuan, Barcelona and Madrid. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 50m.
FlixBus, Interbus, ALSA and Autocares Carrera run regular bus services between Mataró and Lucena. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mataró to Lucena. We recommend that you fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Lucena. instead which will take 5h 10m.
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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Mataró and Lucena. The distance is around 928km (576 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mataró to Lucena is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Mataró and Lucena
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 5h 10m | €115($115) | once daily | 924km (574 miles) |
| Fly to Granada (GRX), Bus | 5h 15m | €105($105) | twice daily | 868km (540 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 13h 50m | €75($75) | once daily | 1,112km (691 miles) |
| Bus via Cordoba | 14h 40m | €89($89) | once daily | 1,010km (627 miles) |
Train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, bus + 1 similar | 6h 10m | €125($125) | every 20 mins | 1,068km (664 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 6h 40m | €125($125) | every 20 mins | 1,054km (655 miles) |
Drive | 9h 10m | €170($170) | on demand | 928km (576 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Mataró and Lucena
Bus companies
Autocares Carrera
Interbus
Train operators
Airports near Lucena
The following major airports near Lucena offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
- Distance
- 68km (42 miles) from Lucena
Málaga Airport (AGP)
- Distance
- 82km (51 miles) from Lucena
San Pablo Airport (SVQ)
- Distance
- 125km (78 miles) from Lucena