The distance between Ronda and Lucena is around 131km (82 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Ronda to Lucena by train, 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 → Ronda if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Marbella and then to Lucena.
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Take the train to Cordoba-Central then take the bus to Lucena.
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There are several options for getting from Ronda to Lucena by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €16 ($16).
The distance between Ronda and Lucena is around 131km (82 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 96km (59 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Ronda and Lucena by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ronda to Lucena is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €16 ($16).
The cheapest way to travel between Ronda and Lucena, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Ronda and Lucena. We recommend that you drive to Lucena. instead which will take 1h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ronda and Lucena. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ronda to Lucena. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Marbella. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
Avanza Grupo and ALSA run regular bus services between Ronda and Lucena. Buses run once daily and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ronda to Lucena. We recommend that you take the train to Cordoba-Central then take the bus to Lucena. instead which will take 3hrs.
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 Ronda and Lucena. The distance is around 131km (82 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ronda to Lucena is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €24 ($24).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 4hrs | €38($38) | once daily | 220km (137 miles) |
Bus via Málaga | 4h 45m | €28($28) | once daily | 240km (149 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3hrs | €24($24) | twice daily | 261km (162 miles) |
Drive | 1h 50m | €16($16) | on demand | 131km (82 miles) |
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The following major airports near Lucena offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.