How to travel from Palencia to Lucena, Spain
The distance between Palencia and Lucena is around 654km (407 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Palencia 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 → Palencia if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Bus
Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Lucena.
- Duration5h 5m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€130($130)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Madrid Estacion Sur and then to Lucena.
- Duration9hrs
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€79($79)
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Cordoba-Central then take the bus to Lucena.
- Duration4h 55m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost€72($72)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palencia and Lucena
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Palencia to Lucena by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €72 ($72) and will take around 4h 55m.
The distance between Palencia and Lucena is around 654km (407 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 556km (346 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Palencia and Lucena by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Palencia to Lucena is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €72 ($72).
The cheapest way to travel between Palencia and Lucena, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €72 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Palencia and Lucena. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Cordoba-Central then take the bus to Lucena. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Palencia and Lucena. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Palencia to Lucena. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Estacion Sur. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 9hrs.
ALSA run regular bus services between Palencia and Lucena. Buses run once a week and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Palencia to Lucena. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Lucena. instead which will take 5h 5m.
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 Palencia and Lucena. The distance is around 676km (420 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palencia to Lucena is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €72 ($72).
Compare travel optionsbetween Palencia and Lucena
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 5h 5m | €130($130) | once daily | 781km (485 miles) |
| Train to Madrid-Chamartin, plane and bus | 5h 10m | €170($170) | twice daily | 747km (464 miles) |
| Train to Madrid-Chamartin, plane and bus | 5h 25m | €125($125) | 5 times a day | 843km (524 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 7h 55m | €185($185) | once daily | 1,153km (717 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9hrs | €79($79) | once a week | 737km (458 miles) |
| Bus via Madrid Estacion Sur | 9hrs | €77($77) | once daily | 720km (448 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 55m | €72($72) | 5 times a day | 655km (407 miles) |
| Train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, bus | 5h 25m | €72($72) | twice daily | 654km (407 miles) |
Drive | 6h 55m | €80($80) | on demand | 676km (420 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Palencia and Lucena
Bus companies
Autocares Carrera
Avanza Grupo
Autobuses La Union
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