- 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
$39
Average price
$75
Fastest journey
13 h 25 m
Average duration
13 h 43 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
754 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Montpellier to Murcia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montpellier to Murcia will cost around $75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
Of the 9 buses that leave Montpellier for Murcia on Sun, Jun 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 754 km distance in an average of 13 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 25 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 14 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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Normal · NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Murcia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a flight costs an average of $24.
Distance: 468 miles (754 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$74 Average price Cheapest | $141 Average price | $273 Average price | $210 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 50m Average total duration 13h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 50m Average total duration 9h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Murcia:
A bus is $67 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Murcia costing on average $141 (€115).
A bus is $199 (€163) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Murcia costing on average $273 (€224).
Other travel options to Murcia take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 20m.
Bus takes on average 13h 20m.
Tickets start at around $74 (€61) compared to roughly $210 (€172) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $136 (€111). The journey takes 13h 20m versus 9h 22m 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 Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni, BlaBlaCar Bus, 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 |
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Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $185 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
The table below shows live departures for Montpellier to Murcia buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 8:45 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 13h30 | 10:15 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:25 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 13h50 | 1:15 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Normal · Normal | 1:40 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 14h05 | 3:45 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 2:00 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 13h45 | 3:45 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 2:50 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 13h25 | 4:15 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal | 11:30 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 14h45 | 2:15 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:30 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 17h30 | 5:00 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Montpellier to Murcia run on average 5 times per day, taking around 13h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by flight.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 468 miles (754 km) distance in 13h 25m.
Distance 468 miles (754 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 13h 25m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:25 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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