How to travel from Valladolid to Lucena, Spain
The distance between Valladolid and Lucena is around 607km (377 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Valladolid 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 → Valladolid if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Bus
Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Lucena.
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€125($125)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Madrid Estacion Sur and then to Lucena.
- Duration8hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€72($72)
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.
- Duration4h 25m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€68($68)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valladolid and Lucena
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Valladolid to Lucena by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €68 ($68) and will take around 4h 25m.
The distance between Valladolid and Lucena is around 607km (377 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 472km (293 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Valladolid and Lucena by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Valladolid to Lucena is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €68 ($68).
The cheapest way to travel between Valladolid and Lucena, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €68 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Valladolid and Lucena. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Cordoba-Central then take the bus to Lucena. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Valladolid and Lucena. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Valladolid to Lucena. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Estacion Sur. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8hrs.
ALSA, Linecar and Avanza Grupo run regular bus services between Valladolid and Lucena. Buses run once daily and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valladolid to Lucena. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Lucena. instead which will take 4h 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 Valladolid and Lucena. The distance is around 631km (392 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valladolid to Lucena is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €68 ($68).
Compare travel optionsbetween Valladolid and Lucena
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 4h 35m | €125($125) | once daily | 732km (455 miles) |
| Train to Madrid-Chamartin, plane and bus | 4h 40m | €165($165) | twice daily | 698km (434 miles) |
| Train to Madrid-Chamartin, plane and bus | 4h 55m | €120($120) | every 4 hours | 795km (494 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8hrs | €72($72) | once daily | 668km (415 miles) |
| Bus via Segovia | 9hrs | €74($74) | once daily | 681km (423 miles) |
Train and Bus | 4h 25m | €68($68) | every 4 hours | 607km (377 miles) |
Drive | 6h 30m | €75($75) | on demand | 631km (392 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Valladolid and Lucena
Bus companies
Autocares Carrera
Avanza Grupo
Linecar
Airlines
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