- 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
$9
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Novelda to Murcia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Novelda to Murcia will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 1 buses that leave Novelda for Murcia on Sat, May 23, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 23 the direct buses cover the 54 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Sat, May 23 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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NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Novelda to Murcia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Novelda to Murcia:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Novelda to Murcia costing on average $14 (€12).
Other travel options to Murcia take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 10m.
Tickets start at around $9 (€7) compared to roughly $15 (€12) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6 (€5). The journey takes 1h 9m versus 58m 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 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
The table below shows live departures for Novelda to Murcia buses for today, Friday, May 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 1:40 PM Novelda, N-325 / Calle Gregorio Marañón | 1h30 | 3:10 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Novelda to Murcia run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:15, the last at 19:30. The fastest bus covers the 33 miles (54 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 33 miles (54 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 6:15 AM |
Last bus 7:30 PM |
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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
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