The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lucena to Madrid
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
4 h 40 m
Average duration
5 h 12 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
341 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lucena to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lucena to Madrid will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £15.
Of the 3 buses that leave Lucena for Madrid every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 341 km distance in an average of 5 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
BASE1:255h35Lucena, C. Ejido Pl. de Toros (Pizzería)7:00Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£151One-way0 changes
21:005h20Lucena2:20Madrid£211One-way0 changes
4:304h40Lucena9:10Madrid£231One-way0 changes
4:304h40Lucena9:10Madrid£231One-way0 changes
21:005h20Lucena2:20Madrid£211One-way0 changes
BASE1:255h35Lucena, C. Ejido Pl. de Toros (Pizzería)7:00Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£151One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Lucena to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lucena to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £18.
Distance: 341 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£16 Average Price Cheapest | £18 Average Price | £111 Average Price |
6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lucena to Madrid bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lucena to Madrid coaches for today, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:30 Lucena | 5h10 | 10:40 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:00 Lucena | 4h10 | 14:10 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:20 Lucena | 5h10 | 22:30 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:00 Lucena | 4h40 | 22:40 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:00 Lucena | 4h20 | 23:20 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
BASE | 1:25 Lucena, C. Ejido Pl. de Toros (Pizzería) | 5h35 | 7:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lucena to Madrid
Buses from Lucena to Madrid run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £8 by train.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:25, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 341 km distance in 6h 5m.
Distance 341 km |
Average bus duration 5h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 6h 5m |
First bus 1:25 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: Grupo Interbus, BlaBlaCar from Lucena to MadridYou can travel by bus between Lucena to Madrid with Grupo Interbus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Grupo Interbus
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FAQs: Lucena to Madrid coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lucena to Madrid by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Grupo Interbus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- Grupo Interbus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- Grupo Interbus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30).
- Grupo Interbus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Grupo Interbus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lucena and Madrid
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
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