- 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
$11
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
62 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Elda to Murcia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Elda to Murcia will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 5 buses that leave Elda for Murcia on Sat, Jul 18, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 18 the direct buses cover the 62 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Sat, Jul 18 the slowest buses will take 1 h 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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NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Elda to Murcia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 38 miles (62 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Elda to Murcia:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Elda to Murcia costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Murcia take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 1m.
Tickets start at around $11 (€9) compared to roughly $17 (€14) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6 (€5). The journey takes 1h 24m versus 1h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
The table below shows live departures for Elda to Murcia buses for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 5:15 PM Petrer, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 6:35 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:00 PM Petrer, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 8:30 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:25 PM Petrer, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 10:45 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, July 18 | |||||
Normal | 8:55 AM Petrer, Estación de Autobuses | 1h35 | 10:30 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:25 PM Petrer, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 3:10 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Elda to Murcia run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:15, the last at 21:25. The fastest bus covers the 38 miles (62 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 38 miles (62 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€9) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 6:15 AM |
Last bus 9:25 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 56 days |
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Housed in a former monastery, this museum combines Islamic palace remains, cloisters, and art, making it one of Murcia’s richest cultural visits.
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Hearty chickpea and vegetable stew, often with pumpkin, green beans and pear. Traditional in Murcia, especially during Lent and family gatherings.
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Refined Michelin-starred dining with modern Murcian cuisine, seasonal produce and polished service in an elegant central setting.
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Tipping is optional. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change for cafes; round up taxi fares.
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