- 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
€6
Average price
€6
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
1 h 2 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
61 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lorca to Murcia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lorca 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 15 buses that leave Lorca for Murcia on Tue, Aug 04, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 61 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 55 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 1 h 5 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 Lorca to Murcia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 10m. 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 train costs an average of €6, and a bus costs an average of €6.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€6 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest | €12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m 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 Lorca to Murcia:
A train is €0.24 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lorca to Murcia costing on average €6.
Other travel options to Murcia take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 17m.
Tickets start at around €6 compared to roughly €12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €5. The journey takes 1h 10m versus 58m 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 Grupo Interbus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa.
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 01:10AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €3 |
The table below shows live departures for Lorca to Murcia buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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BASE | 4:30 PM Lorca | 1h30 | 6:00 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 6:30 PM Lorca | 1h30 | 8:00 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 7:05 PM Lorca | 1h00 | 8:05 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 8:45 PM Lorca | 1h30 | 10:15 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
BASE | 6:45 AM Lorca | 1h30 | 8:15 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 7:35 AM Lorca | 1h05 | 8:40 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 7:45 AM Lorca | 1h30 | 9:15 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 8:45 AM Lorca | 1h35 | 10:20 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 9:35 AM Lorca | 0h55 | 10:30 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 10:30 AM Lorca | 1h30 | 12:00 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 11:30 AM Lorca | 1h30 | 1:00 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 12:20 PM Lorca | 1h05 | 1:25 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 12:45 PM Lorca | 1h30 | 2:15 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 2:30 PM Lorca | 1h30 | 4:00 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 2:35 PM Lorca | 1h05 | 3:40 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lorca to Murcia run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €6 but you can travel from only €6 by train.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:30, the last at 21:00. The fastest bus covers the 37 miles (61 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 37 miles (61 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 6:30 AM |
Last bus 9:00 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.
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Murcia Estacion de Autobuses -> Plaza de las Flores, Murcia
Lorca Murcia buses cover a distance of about 70 kilometres in 1 hour. This is one of the most important routes within the region, as it connects the capital with the third most populous city. Buses depart from Puerto Lumbreras, about 15 kilometres from Lorca.
There are 2 companies operating on the Lorca Murcia bus line. On the one hand, Eurolines, specialist in international routes that also offers small national routes like this one. And on the other hand, Alsa, with its own buses and standard amenities.
The journey made by the Lorca Murcia buses takes 1 hour and 15 minutes if the itinerary includes intermediate stops. On the other hand, if there is no passenger pick-up between the two cities, these coaches take 1 hour to complete the journey.
Counting the Lorca Murcia buses offered by both companies, there are between 6 and 8 daily services. Most of them take place at different times in the morning, although in the evening there are also scheduled departures.
Lorca Bus Station: Although this bus line starts in Puerto Lumbreras, whose stop is in the Avenida de la Región Murciana, the route stops at Lorca station, located in Plaza de Carruajes s/n. It is a strategic location, because it is close to the platforms of the station of Lorca Sutullena. Local bus lines 51 and 53 also pass through here. It is structured in a small circular covered building, with an adjacent cafeteria. The area of the platforms is located in the annexed car park, with benches with marquee for waiting. It is located just 800 meters from the Plaza de España.
Murcia Bus Station: is the station of the capital and is located in the street Sierra de la Pila 3. It has information booths and luminous panels to announce departures and arrivals. In the area of platforms there are some commercial stalls, such as clothing stores, lottery administration or kiosk. In addition, it has several places to have a drink: coffee, ice cream, sandwiches, sweets... It also has automatic luggage storage facilities. It is located next to the Salzillo Museum, 1 kilometre on foot from the cathedral and less than 2 kilometres from the Murcia del Carmen train station. City bus lines 72 and 28 have stops in the vicinity of the station.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lorca 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 Lorca to Murcia buses use the Lorca to Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Lorca and Murcia bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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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