How to travel from Ronda to Lucena, Spain

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.

4 routes found

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.

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Bus

Take the bus to Marbella and then to Lucena.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
Operated by

Avanza Grupo

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Cordoba-Central then take the bus to Lucena.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Lucena.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance131km (82 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ronda and Lucena

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.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ronda and Lucena. We recommend that you drive to Lucena. instead which will take 1h 50m.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Ronda to Lucena

Compare travel optionsbetween Ronda and Lucena

Transport options from Ronda to Lucena
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4hrs
€38($38)
once daily220km (137 miles)
Bus via Málaga4h 45m
€28($28)
once daily240km (149 miles)
Train and Bus
3hrs
€24($24)
twice daily261km (162 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
€16($16)
on demand131km (82 miles)

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Airports near Lucena

The following major airports near Lucena offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

GRX
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Lucena
AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Lucena
SVQ
San Pablo Airport (SVQ)
International Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Lucena