How to travel from Tarragona to Lucena, Spain

The distance between Tarragona and Lucena is around 798km (496 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Tarragona 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.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Lucena.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Bus

Take the bus to Jaen and then to Lucena.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €89($89)
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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Drive

Drive to Lucena.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance798km (496 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tarragona and Lucena

There are several options for getting from Tarragona to Lucena by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €89 ($89) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).

The distance between Tarragona and Lucena is around 798km (496 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 643km (400 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Tarragona and Lucena by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tarragona to Lucena is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Tarragona and Lucena, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €89 ($89) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tarragona and Lucena. We recommend that you take the bus to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Lucena. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tarragona and Lucena. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tarragona to Lucena. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jaen. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14hrs.

ALSA run regular bus services between Tarragona and Lucena. Buses run once daily and take around 14hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tarragona to Lucena. We recommend that you take the bus to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Lucena. instead which will take 4h 55m.

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 Tarragona and Lucena. The distance is around 798km (496 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tarragona to Lucena is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tarragona and Lucena

Transport options from Tarragona to Lucena
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
4h 55m
€90($90)
once daily966km (600 miles)
Bus to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1, plane4h 55m
€115($115)
twice daily910km (566 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 20m
€95($95)
hourly1,108km (689 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 5m
€90($90)
once daily853km (530 miles)
Bus
14hrs
€89($89)
once daily846km (526 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 35m
€115($115)
twice daily937km (582 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
€95($95)
on demand798km (496 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