- Must visit
Museo de Santa Clara
Housed in a former monastery, this museum combines Islamic palace remains, cloisters, and art, making it one of Murcia’s richest cultural visits.
Cheapest price on Sep 17
$6
Average ticket price on Sep 17
$6
Fastest journey on Sep 17
40 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
44 m
Buses on Sep 17
17
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cartagena to Murcia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cartagena to Murcia will cost around $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 17 buses from Cartagena to Murcia, including 17 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct buses cover the 44 km distance in an average of 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest buses will take 45 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.
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BASEOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cartagena to Murcia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $6 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, while a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 27 miles (44 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
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$6 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price |
1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cartagena to Murcia:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cartagena to Murcia costing on average $7.
Other travel options to Murcia take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 0m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 0h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
The table below shows live departures for Cartagena to Murcia buses for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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BASE | 6:30 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 7:45 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 8:00 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 0h45 | 8:45 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 9:00 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 0h45 | 9:45 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 9:15 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 10:30 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 9:45 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 0h45 | 10:30 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 11:15 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 0h45 | 12:00 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 12:00 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 0h45 | 12:45 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 1:00 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 0h45 | 1:45 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 1:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 2:45 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 2:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 0h45 | 3:15 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 3:00 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 0h45 | 3:45 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 4:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 0h45 | 5:00 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 6:00 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 0h45 | 6:45 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 6:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 0h40 | 7:10 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 8:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 0h45 | 9:00 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 8:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 10:00 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 10:00 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 0h45 | 10:45 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Cartagena to Murcia run on average 15 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:30, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 27 miles (44 km) distance in 40m.
Distance 27 miles (44 km) |
Average bus duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 40m |
First bus 6:30 AM |
Last bus 10:00 PM |
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Discover the best of Murcia — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Murcia trip today.
Housed in a former monastery, this museum combines Islamic palace remains, cloisters, and art, making it one of Murcia’s richest cultural visits.
A small but distinctive museum dedicated to Salzillo’s famous processional sculptures, essential for understanding Murcia’s Holy Week traditions.
Murcia’s main fine arts museum displays regional painting, sculpture, and decorative arts in a manageable, rewarding city-center collection.
Murcia’s main ceremonial square frames the cathedral and Episcopal Palace, making it the city’s most iconic urban space for first-time visitors.
This lively pedestrian avenue is Murcia’s classic shopping and strolling street, lined with historic buildings and everyday local atmosphere.
A narrow historic street full of character, balconies, and traditional urban fabric, ideal for discovering Murcia beyond the main postcard views.
Rice cooked with rabbit, chicken, snails and vegetables. A classic Murcian countryside dish tied to local farming and communal Sunday meals.
Hearty chickpea and vegetable stew, often with pumpkin, green beans and pear. Traditional in Murcia, especially during Lent and family gatherings.
Baked meat pie with beef, chorizo and egg in layered pastry. One of Murcia's signature snacks, especially associated with the city center.
Refined Michelin-starred dining with modern Murcian cuisine, seasonal produce and polished service in an elegant central setting.
Contemporary restaurant serving creative regional cuisine and tasting menus, with strong attention to local ingredients and presentation.
Historic restaurant known for traditional Murcian rice dishes, tapas and regional recipes in a classic, well-established atmosphere.
More affordable than Madrid or Barcelona, with lower hotel rates, inexpensive dining, and low local bus costs for tourists.
Tipping is optional. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change for cafes; round up taxi fares.
Official public transport app
Murcia Estacion de Autobuses -> Plaza de las Flores, Murcia
The Cartagena-Murcia bus route is run by the Lycar company belonging to the Damas Group. Lycar offers service every day of the week. Monday to Friday 7 buses leave Cartagena at the following times: 7.13, 7.47, 19.43, 13.43, 16.43, 19.13 and 21.13. On Saturdays and Sundays the number of routes is reduced to 6 and some of the departure times change: 7.13, 9.28, 14.13, 15.58, 19.47 and 21.13. The estimated journey time is between 47 and 58 minutes, depending on the traffic.
More information about the return journey in bus from Murcia to Cartagena
What to see in Murcia
Murcia is the capital of the Region of Murcia, a city in the southeast of the peninsula very comfortable to live or stroll, which stands out for its good climate and its incredible gastronomy. The city is located on the banks of the Segura River and stands out for its services sector and its commercial facilities, but also for its tourist facet. Those who prefer urban tourism in the Region of Murcia have to pass through the capital , as there are >multiple attractions . The Cathedral Square is the nerve centre, with the Moneo Building, the Cathedral of Santa María or the Episcopal Palace as essential visits. Another option is to go up to the Mirador del Quitapesares from where you can contemplate privileged views of the city, a place where you can also taste a typical dish or a good wine in one of its restaurants.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cartagena to Murcia by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Murcia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Cartagena to Murcia buses use the Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses to Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Cartagena and Murcia bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Galeón (0.5 km), La Catedral (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas Bar El Rincón (0.3 km), Fast Food Express (0.4 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses.
Available at Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
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