- 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
$7
Average price
$7
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
55 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Elche to Murcia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Elche to Murcia will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 8 buses that leave Elche for Murcia on Sat, Jun 20, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 48 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 1 h 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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NormalOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Elche to Murcia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 41m. 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 train costs an average of $5, and a bus costs an average of $7.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$7 Average price | $5 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 12m Average total duration 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Elche to Murcia:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Elche to Murcia costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Murcia take longer:
Bus takes on average 42m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (42m by bus vs 47m by car) and save roughly $5 (€4) compared to fuel and tolls ($7 (€6) vs $12 (€10)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:32PM | Arrival Time 01:26PM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
The table below shows live departures for Elche to Murcia buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 12:32 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 0h54 | 1:26 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:10 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 1h00 | 3:10 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:45 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 2h00 | 4:45 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:45 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 0h50 | 6:35 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:30 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 1h00 | 8:30 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:45 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 1h00 | 10:45 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:55 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 0h50 | 10:45 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
Normal | 9:25 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 1h05 | 10:30 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Elche to Murcia run on average 12 times per day, taking around 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by train.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:15, the last at 21:55. The fastest bus covers the 29 miles (48 km) distance in 50m.
Distance 29 miles (48 km) |
Average bus duration 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 6:15 AM |
Last bus 9:55 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.
Official public transport app
Murcia Estacion de Autobuses, Murcia -> Plaza de las Flores, Murcia
When you want to organise a bus journey from Elche to Murcia, you have 18 different daily frequencies at your disposal, all without stopovers. The average duration of the journey is 1 hour and 4 minutes, although the fastest coaches are capable of reaching their Murcia destination in just 49 minutes.
The periodic bus service Elche Murcia is operated by Alsa, one of the most solvent, best valued and most prestigious companies in the passenger transport sector in Spain. Its fleet is made up of very modern vehicles, full of comfort, well cared for, air-conditioned and sometimes equipped with bathrooms, very comfortable reclining seats, plugs and individualised entertainment.
The distance separating these two capitals from the Spanish Levant is 59 kilometres. The fastest Elche Murcia bus makes this journey in less than 1 hour; specifically, in just 49 minutes. Most of the programmed itineraries are direct, without stopovers, although one of them makes a technical stop in the Alicante locality of Callosa de Segura.
Almost twenty frequencies specify the daily bus service Elche Murcia. Of the total of 18 available departures, most, 8, are scheduled in the afternoon. In addition, 6 leave in the morning and 4 at night
Elche Station: is located on Avenida del Ferrocarril, east of the city and about 2 kilometers from the city hall. To get there from any point of Elche the best option are the urban buses Sindbad ISPA and ISSA. It is a simple, almost basic installation that fulfills its mission with functionality. There is an express supermarket nearby, as well as other shops and gastronomic spaces.
Estación Murcia del Carmen: stands out for its central location in the Plaza de la Industria, 1 kilometre from the town hall. It is easy to move from your premises using the public bus lines 30, 42, 72, 41 and 28. Its services include toilets, catering establishments, car rentals, parking, ticket offices, suitcase holders and, in the foyer, various shops and commercial establishments.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Elche 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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