How to travel from Valencia to Lucena, Spain
The distance between Valencia and Lucena is around 548km (340 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Valencia 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 → Valencia if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Valencia (VLC) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Lucena.
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€66($66)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Cordoba and then to Lucena.
- Duration9h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€60($60)
Train and Bus
Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Cordoba-Central then take the bus to Lucena.
- Duration4h 55m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valencia and Lucena
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Valencia to Lucena by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €66 ($66).
The distance between Valencia and Lucena is around 548km (340 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 425km (264 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Valencia and Lucena by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Valencia to Lucena is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €66 ($66).
The cheapest way to travel between Valencia and Lucena, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Valencia and Lucena. We recommend that you fly from Valencia (VLC) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Lucena. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Valencia and Lucena. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Valencia to Lucena. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cordoba. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.
ALSA, Autocares Carrera and Avanza Grupo run regular bus services between Valencia and Lucena. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valencia to Lucena. We recommend that you fly from Valencia (VLC) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Lucena. instead which will take 3h 35m.
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 Valencia and Lucena. The distance is around 548km (340 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valencia to Lucena is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).
Compare travel optionsbetween Valencia and Lucena
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 3h 35m | €66($66) | once daily | 592km (368 miles) |
| Fly to Granada (GRX), Bus | 4h 50m | €210($210) | twice daily | 1,051km (653 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 4hrs | €86($86) | hourly | 746km (463 miles) |
Bus | 9h 45m | €60($60) | twice daily | 630km (391 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 55m | €100($100) | 5 times a day | 809km (503 miles) |
| Train to Linares-Baeza, Bus | 8h 45m | €60($60) | once daily | 678km (421 miles) |
Drive | 5h 40m | €65($65) | on demand | 548km (340 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Valencia and Lucena
Bus companies
Autocares Carrera
Avanza Grupo
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