- Must visit
Museo Salzillo
Museum dedicated to Francisco Salzillo’s celebrated Baroque sculptures, especially his famous Holy Week processional works. One of Murcia’s most distinctive cultural visits.
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$6
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
44 m
Buses per day
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.
Of the 17 buses that leave Cartagena for Murcia on Thu, Jun 18, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 18 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, Jun 18 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 prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 27 miles (44 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$6 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
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 $1 (€0.93) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cartagena to Murcia costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Murcia take longer:
Train takes on average 56m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
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 06:30AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
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 08:50AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
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 Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
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, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
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, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | 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, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
The table below shows live departures for Cartagena to Murcia buses for today, Wednesday, June 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 | 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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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 | |
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Buses from Cartagena to Murcia run on average 17 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 17 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 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 17 |
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.
Museum dedicated to Francisco Salzillo’s celebrated Baroque sculptures, especially his famous Holy Week processional works. One of Murcia’s most distinctive cultural visits.
Murcia’s fine arts museum, with paintings and decorative arts spanning several centuries. A strong choice for visitors interested in regional art history.
Archaeology museum covering prehistory through the Islamic and Christian periods, offering useful context for the region’s long history.
Murcia’s most iconic square, framed by the cathedral, episcopal palace, and contrasting modern and historic façades. A must for first-time visitors.
One of Murcia’s classic central shopping streets, linking key historic sites and offering a lively pedestrian atmosphere in the old town.
Popular promenade and embankment walk associated with Murcia’s historic flood defenses and huerta landscape. Especially pleasant in the evening.
A classic Murcian scramble of zucchini, onion and egg, sometimes with potato. It is one of the region’s best-known tapas and reflects the produce of the Huerta de Murcia.
A very typical Murcian tapa: a Russian salad on a breadstick or ring-shaped bread, topped with an anchovy. It is iconic in local bars and a staple aperitif.
Murcia’s signature meat pie, made with flaky puff pastry and a savory filling of meat and egg. It is one of the city’s most emblematic traditional foods.
A respected traditional restaurant known for Murcian cuisine, rice dishes and seasonal produce in a warm, classic setting.
A long-established Murcia favorite serving refined regional cooking, seafood, meats and rice dishes in an elegant but welcoming atmosphere.
A well-known central tapas bar and restaurant popular for classic Murcian snacks, marineras and a lively local atmosphere.
Generally cheaper than Madrid or Barcelona. Good value for meals and coffee; central hotels vary by season.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Small change in cafes is enough. Taxis are usually rounded up, and hotel tipping is optional.
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Murcia Estacion de Autobuses, Murcia -> 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.

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