- Must visit
Sinagoga de Lorca
Museum inside Lorca Castle explaining medieval Jewish life through excavated remains of the synagogue and quarter.
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$7
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 6 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
61 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Murcia to Lorca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Murcia to Lorca will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 14 buses that leave Murcia for Lorca on Fri, Jul 31, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 31 the direct buses cover the 61 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Fri, Jul 31 the slowest buses will take 1 h 30 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 Murcia to Lorca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 12m. 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 $7, and a bus costs an average of $7.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m 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 Murcia to Lorca:
A train is $0.15 (€0.12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Murcia to Lorca costing on average $8 (€6).
Other travel options to Lorca take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 14m.
Tickets start at around $8 (€6) compared to roughly $14 (€12) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $7 (€6). The journey takes 1h 12m versus 57m 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 01:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
The table below shows live departures for Murcia to Lorca buses for tomorrow, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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BASE | 6:30 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1h30 | 8:00 AM Lorca | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 8:30 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1h30 | 10:00 AM Lorca | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 9:30 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1h00 | 10:30 AM Lorca | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 10:00 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1h30 | 11:30 AM Lorca | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 11:00 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1h30 | 12:30 PM Lorca | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 11:30 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1h00 | 12:30 PM Lorca | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 12:45 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1h30 | 2:15 PM Lorca | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 1:45 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1h00 | 2:45 PM Lorca | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 2:00 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1h30 | 3:30 PM Lorca | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 3:00 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1h30 | 4:30 PM Lorca | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 4:00 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1h00 | 5:00 PM Lorca | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 5:00 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1h30 | 6:30 PM Lorca | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 7:00 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1h30 | 8:30 PM Lorca | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 9:00 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1h30 | 10:30 PM Lorca | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Murcia to Lorca run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) but you can travel from only $7 (€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 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€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 Lorca — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lorca trip today.
Museum inside Lorca Castle explaining medieval Jewish life through excavated remains of the synagogue and quarter.
Museum dedicated to Lorca's famous blue Holy Week brotherhood, displaying exceptional silk and gold embroidery and parade art.
Museum of the white brotherhood featuring elaborate embroideries, floats, and exhibits on one of Spain's most distinctive Holy Weeks.
Lorca's main historic square, surrounded by major monuments and ideal for orienting yourself in the old center.
Elegant historic street lined with noble houses, churches, and shops; one of the best walks for Lorca's architecture.
Traditional old quarter climbing toward the castle, known for narrow streets, viewpoints, and strong medieval atmosphere.
Rice cooked with rabbit, snails and local vegetables. A classic Murcian inland dish tied to huerta produce and traditional family gatherings.
A rustic flatbread topped with tomato, onion, peppers, tuna, anchovies or egg. It is a staple snack and bakery specialty across Murcia.
Round bread roll baked with a hard-boiled egg inside. It is one of the most emblematic snacks in the Region of Murcia, popular for outings and fiestas.
Established restaurant known for refined Murcian cuisine, rice dishes and seasonal products in an elegant traditional setting.
Well-known parador dining room serving regional specialties and classic Spanish dishes in a historic castle complex.
Popular casual venue for tapas, grilled meats and regional plates with a lively local atmosphere.
More affordable than larger Spanish cities. Hotels, dining, and local transport usually cost less, making Lorca a good value for most travelers.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Round up taxi fares. Small change is fine in cafes.
The capital of the Region of Murcia and its third most populated city, Lorca, are connected by the Murcia Lorca buses. This is a route that is carried out daily by many people and involves a journey of about 70 kilometres that is completed in about 1 hour.
The trip on board the Murcia Lorca buses is managed by 2 different companies: Alsa and Eurolines. These companies offer standard comfort buses that include this route within longer itineraries.
If Murcia Lorca buses make intermediate stops to pick up passengers, this journey takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. On the other hand, if the route is direct, the duration is 1 hour.
There are several buses Murcia Lorca every day of the week. Specifically, between 8 and 10, with departures from the last hour of the dawn until the afternoon.
Murcia Station: is equipped with automatic slogans, information panels with real-time data, user service stations, cafeterias and other catering establishments, kiosk, lottery administration... It is located in the street Sierra de la Pila 3, to the west of the city. In less than 10 minutes on foot, the traveller can reach it from the Plaza de Martínez Tornel. The Murcia del Carmen train station is about 2 kilometres away. The urban buses that arrive here are 26, 28, 30, 41, 42, 61 and 70.
Lorca station: this small bus station has a main building where the ticket offices are located. Next to its entrance there is a cafeteria with a small terrace. The platform area is located right next door, in a car park with open-air benches but covered with canopy. The local buses that pass through here are 51 and 53. It is located in the Plaza de Carruajes s/n, just next to the Lorca Sutullena station and less than 1 kilometre on foot from the main places of interest in the town, such as the Plaza de España with its Collegiate Church of San Patricio, where there is also a tourist office.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Murcia to Lorca 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 Lorca, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Murcia to Lorca buses use the Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses to Lorca station pair. Use this guide to compare Murcia and Lorca 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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