What is the cheapest way to get from Lucena to Malate?

The cheapest way to get from Lucena to Malate is to train which costs ₱85 - ₱160 and takes 6h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lucena to Malate?

The fastest way to get from Lucena to Malate is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs ₱950 - ₱1,500.

Is there a direct bus between Lucena and Malate?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucena to Malate. However, there are services departing from Dalahican Terminal and arriving at A.Mabini, Manila via Senator Gil Puyat Ave, Lungsod ng Pasay, Manila. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Lucena and Malate?

No, there is no direct train from Lucena to Malate. However, there are services departing from Lucena and arriving at San Andres via San Pablo and Calamba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Lucena to Malate?

The distance between Lucena and Malate is 126 km. The road distance is 131.4 km.

How do I travel from Lucena to Malate without a car?

The best way to get from Lucena to Malate without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 28m and costs ₱180 - ₱250.

How long does it take to get from Lucena to Malate?

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Lucena to Malate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucena to Malate bus from?

Lucena to Malate bus services, operated by Jam, depart from Dalahican Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Lucena to Malate train from?

Lucena to Malate train services, operated by Philippine National Railways, depart from Lucena station.

Train or bus from Lucena to Malate?

The best way to get from Lucena to Malate is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs ₱85 - ₱160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₱240 - ₱300 and takes 4h 11m.

Where does the Lucena to Malate bus arrive?

Lucena to Malate bus services, operated by Jam, arrive at Jam Liner Buendia Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Lucena to Malate train arrive?

Lucena to Malate train services, operated by Philippine National Railways, arrive at San Pablo station.

Can I drive from Lucena to Malate?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucena to Malate is 131 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Lucena to Malate.

Where can I stay near Malate?

There are 10895+ hotels available in Malate.

Lucena to Malate - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Lucena to Malate by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Lucena to San PabloLucena
2. Take the bus from San Pablo City to Jam Liner Buendia Bus TerminalLucena / ...
3h 28m
₱186–245
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lucena to San Pablo
2. Take the train from San Pablo to Calamba
3. Take the train from Calamba to San Andres
6h 5m
₱87–153
Drive 131.4 km
1. Drive from Lucena to Malate131.4 km
2h 1m
₱996–1,439
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lucena to Malate131.4 km
2h 1m
₱2,000–2,400
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dalahican Terminal to Jam Liner Buendia Bus TerminalLucena / ...
4h 11m
₱247–297
Bus via Kamias Rd / Colonel Salgado Intersection, Quezon City, Manila
1. Take the bus from Lucena Grand Terminal to Manila Cubao/Kamias
2. Take the bus from Kamias Rd / Colonel Salgado Intersection, Quezon City, Manila to Marcelo H. del Pilar, ManilaProj 2&3-Vito Cruz Mabini
5h 10m
₱341–441

Lucena to Malate by train

7Weekly Trains

6h 5mAverage Duration

₱87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 125.7 km
Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Lucena, Philippines and Malate, Metro Manila, Philippines?

You can take a train from Lucena to San Andres via San Pablo and Calamba in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, Jam operates a bus from Dalahican Terminal to Jam Liner Buendia Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₱230–280 and the journey takes 4h.

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