How to travel from Mérida to Lucena, Spain
The distance between Mérida and Lucena is around 340km (211 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Mérida 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 → Mérida if you're planning a return trip.
Bus
Take the bus to Seville and then to Lucena.
- Duration5h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€44($44)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mérida and Lucena
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Mérida to Lucena by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €41 ($41).
The distance between Mérida and Lucena is around 340km (211 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 234km (145 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Mérida and Lucena by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mérida to Lucena is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €41 ($41).
The cheapest way to travel between Mérida and Lucena, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Mérida and Lucena. We recommend that you drive to Lucena. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mérida and Lucena. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Mérida and Lucena with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 6h 45m.
ALSA and MonBus run regular bus services between Mérida and Lucena. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mérida to Lucena. We recommend that you take the bus to Seville and then to Lucena. instead which will take 5h 30m.
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 Mérida and Lucena. The distance is around 344km (214 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mérida to Lucena is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €44 ($44).
Compare travel optionsbetween Mérida and Lucena
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 30m | €44($44) | once daily | 367km (228 miles) |
| Bus to Lucena | 6h 45m | €35($35) | 6 times a week | 340km (211 miles) |
Drive | 3h 35m | €41($41) | on demand | 344km (214 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Mérida and Lucena
Bus companies
MonBus
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