How to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Lucena, Spain
The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Lucena is around 874km (543 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Santiago de Compostela 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 → Santiago de Compostela if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Lucena.
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost€150($150)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Lugo then Madrid Estacion Sur and then to Lucena.
- Duration13h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€110($110)
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.
- Duration7h 55m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Santiago de Compostela and Lucena
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Santiago de Compostela to Lucena by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).
The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Lucena is around 874km (543 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 699km (434 miles)
It takes around 7h 55m to get from Santiago de Compostela and Lucena by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Lucena is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Santiago de Compostela and Lucena, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Santiago de Compostela and Lucena. We recommend that you fly from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Lucena. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Santiago de Compostela and Lucena. It typically takes around 13h 20m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Santiago de Compostela to Lucena. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lugo and Madrid Estacion Sur. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 20m.
MonBus, Transporte de Galicia and ALSA run regular bus services between Santiago de Compostela and Lucena. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Santiago de Compostela to Lucena. We recommend that you fly from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Lucena. instead which will take 4h 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 Santiago de Compostela and Lucena. The distance is around 1,018km (633 miles) by road and it will take around 10hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Lucena is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Santiago de Compostela and Lucena
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 5 similar | 4h 10m | €150($150) | once daily | 898km (558 miles) |
| Fly to Granada (GRX), Bus | 5h 10m | €355($355) | twice daily | 1,009km (627 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 4h 20m | €190($190) | hourly | 874km (543 miles) |
| Train to La Coruna-San Cristobal, plane and bus | 4h 30m | €155($155) | every 4 hours | 967km (601 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 20m | €315($315) | once daily | 1,118km (695 miles) |
| Train to La Coruna-San Cristobal, plane and bus | 5h 25m | €360($360) | twice daily | 1,084km (674 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 13h 20m | €110($110) | once daily | 1,084km (673 miles) |
| Bus via Seville | 17h 30m | €120($120) | once daily | 1,173km (729 miles) |
Train and Bus | 7h 55m | €95($95) | every 20 mins | 996km (619 miles) |
Drive | 10hrs | €120($120) | on demand | 1,018km (633 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Santiago de Compostela and Lucena
Bus companies
Autocares Carrera
Avanza Grupo
MonBus
Transporte de Galicia
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