- Must visit
Museu Picasso
Major collection focused on Pablo Picasso’s formative years and his deep connection to Barcelona, housed in a set of medieval palaces in El Born.
Cheapest price
$72
Average price
$79
Fastest journey
8 h 30 m
Average duration
8 h 51 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
471 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Murcia to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Murcia to Barcelona will cost around $79 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $72.
Of the 11 buses that leave Murcia for Barcelona on Wed, May 27, 8 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 471 km distance in an average of 8 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 30 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 9 h 15 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 Murcia to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $67, and a flight costs an average of $31.
Distance: 292 miles (471 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$76 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price | $116 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 14m Average total duration 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg 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 Murcia to Barcelona:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Murcia to Barcelona costing on average $76 (€62).
A train is $46 (€37) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Murcia to Barcelona costing on average $113 (€92).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 2m.
Bus takes on average 6h 44m.
Tickets start at around $76 (€62) compared to roughly $116 (€93) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $39 (€32). The journey takes 6h 44m versus 6h 0m 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 12:00AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
The table below shows live departures for Murcia to Barcelona buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal · Normal | 7:00 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 9h15 | 4:15 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 8:30 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 9h25 | 5:55 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 11:15 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 8h30 | 7:45 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 11:30 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 11h30 | 11:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 1:00 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 8h45 | 9:45 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 3:15 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 8h45 | 12:00 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:15 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 9h15 | 12:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:00 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 9h45 | 5:45 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:00 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 9h15 | 5:15 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:45 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 9h30 | 7:15 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:45 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 9h00 | 6:45 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Murcia to Barcelona run on average 16 times per day, taking around 6h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $61 (€49) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by flight.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 292 miles (471 km) distance in 8h 45m.
Distance 292 miles (471 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $61 (€49) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 8h 45m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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Major collection focused on Pablo Picasso’s formative years and his deep connection to Barcelona, housed in a set of medieval palaces in El Born.
Catalonia’s national art museum, especially strong in Romanesque frescoes, Gothic art, and grand city views from Palau Nacional.
Hilltop museum dedicated to Joan Miró, combining paintings, sculptures, and temporary exhibitions in a landmark modern building on Montjuïc.
Barcelona’s most famous promenade, busy with street life and historic buildings, best experienced as a short walk rather than a long stay.
Atmospheric old quarter of medieval lanes, hidden squares, historic facades, and one of the city’s essential walking areas.
Elegant boulevard lined with luxury shops and standout modernist architecture, ideal for combining architecture, shopping, and city strolling.
Rustic bread rubbed with ripe tomato, olive oil, and salt. A staple of Catalan cuisine and often served with meals or charcuterie.
Traditional Catalan dish of roasted eggplant, red peppers, and onion, usually dressed with olive oil. Valued for its simple smoky flavor.
A refreshing salad of shredded salt cod, tomato, onion, and olives. A classic Barcelona and Catalan seafood starter.
Internationally acclaimed fine dining restaurant offering highly creative contemporary cuisine with exceptional service and a tasting-menu format.
Celebrated tapas bar and restaurant serving refined traditional plates, seafood, and meats in a polished but bustling setting.
Historic traditional restaurant in the Gothic Quarter known for classic Catalan dishes such as escudella, roast meats, and crema catalana.
Moderate by Western Europe standards. Tapas and transit are manageable, but central hotels and tourist areas cost more.
Service is usually included. Tipping is modest: round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Small change is fine in cafes; taxis can be rounded up.
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