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Conjunto Arqueológico de Baelo Claudia
Museum and remains at Baelo Claudia, one of Spain’s finest Roman sites, with excellent context on trade, religion, and daily life.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$42
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$48
Fastest journey on Sep 18
5 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
6 h 28 m
Buses on Sep 18
5
Distance
454 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Murcia to Tarifa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Murcia to Tarifa will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 5 buses from Murcia to Tarifa, including 5 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 454 km distance in an average of 6 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 7 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.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Murcia to Tarifa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $411 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $411, while a flight costs an average of $411.
Distance: 282 miles (454 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$411 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
The table below shows live departures for Murcia to Tarifa buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:00 PM Murcia | 6h20 | 11:20 PM Tarifa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:20 PM Murcia | 6h40 | 12:00 AM Tarifa | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
![]() | 3:10 AM Murcia | 6h10 | 9:20 AM Tarifa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:50 AM Murcia | 5h30 | 2:20 PM Tarifa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Murcia | 6h40 | 4:40 PM Tarifa | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Take a bus from Murcia to Tarifa and enjoy the approximately 282 miles (454 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 02:15, the last at 22:45.
Distance 282 miles (454 km) |
First bus 2:15 AM |
Last bus 10:45 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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