- Must visit
Museo Salzillo
Museum dedicated to Francisco Salzillo’s celebrated Baroque sculptures, especially his famous Holy Week processional works. One of Murcia’s most distinctive cultural visits.
Cheapest price
$71
Average price
$83
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
8 h 54 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
471 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona to Murcia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Murcia will cost around $83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $71.
Of the 12 buses that leave Barcelona for Murcia on Sat, Jun 20, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 471 km distance in an average of 8 h 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 10 h 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 Barcelona to Murcia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 54m. 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 $65, and a flight costs an average of $40.
Distance: 292 miles (471 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$73 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $143 Average price | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 7m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Murcia:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Murcia costing on average $73 (€60).
A train is $78 (€64) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Murcia costing on average $143 (€117).
Other travel options to Murcia take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 9m.
Bus takes on average 6h 28m.
Tickets start at around $73 (€60) compared to roughly $114 (€93) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $41 (€33). The journey takes 6h 28m versus 6h 7m 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 01:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 11h46 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $71 |
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Murcia buses for today, Friday, June 19. 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 | 11:59 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 11h46 | 11:45 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Barcelona to Murcia run on average 14 times per day, taking around 6h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $60 (€49) but you can travel from only $40 (€33) by flight.
There are 9 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 0m.
Distance 292 miles (471 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 (€49) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 8h 0m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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Discover the best of Murcia — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Murcia trip today.
Museum dedicated to Francisco Salzillo’s celebrated Baroque sculptures, especially his famous Holy Week processional works. One of Murcia’s most distinctive cultural visits.
Murcia’s fine arts museum, with paintings and decorative arts spanning several centuries. A strong choice for visitors interested in regional art history.
Archaeology museum covering prehistory through the Islamic and Christian periods, offering useful context for the region’s long history.
Murcia’s most iconic square, framed by the cathedral, episcopal palace, and contrasting modern and historic façades. A must for first-time visitors.
One of Murcia’s classic central shopping streets, linking key historic sites and offering a lively pedestrian atmosphere in the old town.
Popular promenade and embankment walk associated with Murcia’s historic flood defenses and huerta landscape. Especially pleasant in the evening.
A classic Murcian scramble of zucchini, onion and egg, sometimes with potato. It is one of the region’s best-known tapas and reflects the produce of the Huerta de Murcia.
A very typical Murcian tapa: a Russian salad on a breadstick or ring-shaped bread, topped with an anchovy. It is iconic in local bars and a staple aperitif.
Murcia’s signature meat pie, made with flaky puff pastry and a savory filling of meat and egg. It is one of the city’s most emblematic traditional foods.
A respected traditional restaurant known for Murcian cuisine, rice dishes and seasonal produce in a warm, classic setting.
A long-established Murcia favorite serving refined regional cooking, seafood, meats and rice dishes in an elegant but welcoming atmosphere.
A well-known central tapas bar and restaurant popular for classic Murcian snacks, marineras and a lively local atmosphere.
Generally cheaper than Madrid or Barcelona. Good value for meals and coffee; central hotels vary by season.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Small change in cafes is enough. Taxis are usually rounded up, and hotel tipping is optional.
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Murcia Estacion de Autobuses, Murcia -> Plaza de las Flores, Murcia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Murcia 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 Murcia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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