- Must visit
Museo de Santa Clara
Housed in a former monastery, this museum combines Islamic palace remains, cloisters, and art, making it one of Murcia’s richest cultural visits.
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Cheapest price
$46
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
5h 0m
Average duration
7h 17m
Buses per day
9
Distance
403 km
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tarragona to Murcia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $66. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, and a flight costs an average of $23.
Distance: 250 miles (403 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$69 Average price Cheapest | $115 Average price | $95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 49m Average total duration 7h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Tarragona to Murcia:
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Murcia costing on average $115 (€95).
Other travel options to Murcia take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 19m.
Train takes on average 7h 27m.
Tickets start at around $69 (€57) compared to roughly $95 (€78) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25 (€21). The journey takes 7h 19m versus 5h 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 Alsa | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
The table below shows live departures for Tarragona to Murcia buses for today, Friday, July 17. 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 | 1:00 PM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 9h45 | 10:45 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 1:00 PM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 13h15 | 2:15 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 6:30 PM Tarragona | 7h45 | 2:15 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 6:30 PM Tarragona | 7h45 | 2:15 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, July 18 | |||||
Normal+ Normal | 10:20 AM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 12h25 | 10:45 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 10:20 AM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 12h25 | 10:45 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 10:20 AM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 10h10 | 8:30 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Tarragona to Murcia run on average 7 times per day, taking around 7h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $66 (€54) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by flight.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 21:45. The fastest bus covers the 250 miles (403 km) distance in 7h 45m.
Distance 250 miles (403 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $66 (€54) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 7h 45m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 9:45 PM |
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Most Tarragona to Murcia buses use the Tarragona to Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Tarragona and Murcia 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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