- Must visit
Museo Salzillo
Museum dedicated to Francisco Salzillo’s celebrated Baroque sculptures and Murcia’s Holy Week heritage. One of the city’s most important cultural visits.
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
4 h 35 m
Average duration
4 h 39 m
Buses per day
34
Distance
349 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Murcia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Murcia will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 34 buses that leave Madrid for Murcia on Wed, May 27, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 349 km distance in an average of 4 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 35 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 4 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 train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Murcia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $40.
Distance: 216 miles (349 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$38 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price | $208 Average price | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Madrid to Murcia:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Murcia costing on average $42 (€34).
A bus is $170 (€137) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Murcia costing on average $208 (€168).
Other travel options to Murcia take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 25m.
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
You'll arrive about 37m sooner (4h 4m by bus vs 4h 41m by car) and save roughly $44 (€36) compared to fuel and tolls ($38 (€31) vs $82 (€66)). 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, Alsa Supra.
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 12:30AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Murcia buses for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 11:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 5h05 | 4:35 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 5h20 | 5:05 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, May 27 | |||||
Normal | 12:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 4h35 | 5:05 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:45 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 5h20 | 1:05 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
06072+ Normal | 7:45 AM Madrid Chamartín | 7h25 | 3:10 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06072+ Normal | 7:45 AM Madrid Chamartín | 12h15 | 8:00 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06072+ Normal | 7:45 AM Madrid Chamartín | 10h50 | 6:35 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 8:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 4h35 | 1:05 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:45 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 6h30 | 3:15 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
06092+ Normal | 9:30 AM Madrid Chamartín | 11h00 | 8:30 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 9:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 5h45 | 3:15 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
06092+ Normal | 9:30 AM Madrid Chamartín | 10h30 | 8:00 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06092+ Normal | 9:30 AM Madrid Chamartín | 9h05 | 6:35 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 9:45 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 5h30 | 3:15 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 4h45 | 3:15 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
06102+ Normal | 10:45 AM Madrid Chamartín | 9h45 | 8:30 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06102+ Normal | 10:45 AM Madrid Chamartín | 9h15 | 8:00 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06102+ Normal | 10:45 AM Madrid Chamartín | 7h50 | 6:35 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 11:45 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 6h35 | 6:20 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 5h50 | 6:20 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
06132+ Normal | 1:30 PM Madrid Chamartín | 9h15 | 10:45 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06132+ Normal | 1:30 PM Madrid Chamartín | 9h15 | 10:45 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06132+ Normal | 1:30 PM Madrid Chamartín | 7h00 | 8:30 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 1:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 5h30 | 7:15 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 4h45 | 7:15 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
06142+ Normal | 3:15 PM Madrid Chamartín | 7h30 | 10:45 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06142+ Normal | 3:15 PM Madrid Chamartín | 7h30 | 10:45 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06142+ Normal | 3:15 PM Madrid Chamartín | 11h00 | 2:15 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy | 3:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 5h20 | 9:05 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 4:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 4h35 | 9:05 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 5h45 | 10:30 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
06162+ Normal | 4:45 PM Madrid Chamartín | 9h30 | 2:15 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 5:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 5h00 | 10:30 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 5h50 | 4:35 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Madrid to Murcia run on average 21 times per day, taking around 4h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by train.
There are 21 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 216 miles (349 km) distance in 4h 35m.
Distance 216 miles (349 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 21 |
Fastest bus 4h 35m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
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 and Murcia’s Holy Week heritage. One of the city’s most important cultural visits.
Fine arts museum with paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts spanning several centuries, housed in a historic city building.
Regional archaeology museum presenting Iberian, Roman, and medieval finds that help explain Murcia’s long urban history.
Murcia’s most famous square, framed by the cathedral and episcopal palace. A key gathering point and classic place to appreciate the cityscape.
Historic pedestrian street linking major central sights, lined with elegant buildings, shops, and constant local activity.
Traditional old-town street known for its urban character, architecture, and lively atmosphere close to Murcia’s commercial heart.
A classic Murcian scramble of courgette, onion and egg, sometimes with potato. It is one of the city’s best-known tapas and a staple of the local huerta cuisine.
A signature Murcia tapa: a Russian salad on a breadstick ring, topped with an anchovy. It is especially associated with bar culture in Murcia.
Murcia’s iconic meat pie made with flaky puff pastry and a savoury filling of veal, chorizo and egg. It is one of the city’s most traditional snacks.
Popular traditional restaurant with a strong local reputation for Murcian specialties, tapas and seasonal produce in a warm, busy dining room.
Established Murcian restaurant known for traditional regional cooking, rice dishes and refined service in a classic setting.
Long-running central Murcia dining room known for seafood, rice dishes and classic regional cuisine with a polished, old-school atmosphere.
Generally affordable by Spanish city standards. Meals and coffee are reasonable, while central hotels cost more in peak periods.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Small change for cafés is enough. Taxis are usually rounded up; hotel tips are optional.
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Murcia Estacion de Autobuses, Murcia -> Plaza de las Flores, Murcia
On a journey through Spain, a stay in Madrid should not be missing. The city is more than the capital of the country and offers some fascinating buildings and sights. For those who want to travel back to the sea after the capital, the bus connection Madrid - Murcia is ideal. The city in the province of the same name is located almost 20 kilometres from the coast and is the perfect starting point for further destinations in the southwest of Spain. Between Madrid and Murcia there are countless buses every day.
As on most other routes in Spain, the Bus Madrid - Murcia route is operated exclusively by ALSA. The company belongs to the English travel company National Express and connects the whole country with each other. ALSA is known for its comfortable and modern buses, and for demanding travellers there is also the premium option ALSA Supra.
.The bus ride from Madrid to Murcia usually takes about 5 hours. Some connections take 4:30 hours, others take up to 5:30 hours. Alternatively, there are connections where a mixture of train and bus is used. With this option, trains are served by the Spanish train operator Renfe.
On most days there are at least 20 buses from Madrid to Murcia. Together with the train and bus connections, there are often 30 connections per day for travellers to travel between cities. If you want to leave as early as possible, you will usually find connections in the early morning. But also late in the night there are regular buses to Murcia, which arrive there around 4 or 5 o'clock in the morning.
At which bus station does the bus depart from Madrid?Whoever takes the bus directly from Madrid to Murcia starts his journey either at the bus station Estación Sur or at the airport Barajas (Terminal 4). The bus station is not far from Atocha station, from where Renfe trains depart. The station is located in the centre of Madrid and can be reached by metro or taxi.
At which bus station does the bus arrive in Murcia? In Murcia it is less complicated, because there all buses arrive at the bus station Estacion de Autobuses. This is located quite centrally in the district San Antón, not far from the city centre. By taxi, travellers should reach most hotels in 10 to 15 minutes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid 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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