- 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.
Cheapest price on Sep 08
$72
Average ticket price on Sep 08
$82
Fastest journey on Sep 08
8 h
Average journey duration on Sep 08
8 h 54 m
Buses on Sep 08
10
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 $82 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $72.
On Tue, Sep 08, we found 10 buses from Barcelona to Murcia, including 5 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 08 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 Tue, Sep 08 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 an average ticket price of $66 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $66, while a flight costs an average of $87.
Distance: 292 miles (471 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$73 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price | $117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 2h 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 $7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Murcia costing on average $73.
A train is $21 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Murcia costing on average $87.
Other travel options to Murcia take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 10m.
Bus takes on average 6h 28m.
Tickets start at around $73 compared to roughly $117 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $44. 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 Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 11h46 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Murcia buses for today, Monday, September 7. 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 · Normal | 4:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 12h35 | 5:05 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal | 10:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 8h30 | 6:30 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, September 8 | |||||
Normal | 7:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 8h45 | 3:45 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 10h45 | 10:45 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 12:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 8h00 | 8:30 PM 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 $61 but you can travel from only $42 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 7h 50m.
Distance 292 miles (471 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $61 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 7h 50m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 91 days |
Discover the best of Murcia — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Murcia trip today.
Housed in a former monastery, this museum combines Islamic palace remains, cloisters, and art, making it one of Murcia’s richest cultural visits.
A small but distinctive museum dedicated to Salzillo’s famous processional sculptures, essential for understanding Murcia’s Holy Week traditions.
Murcia’s main fine arts museum displays regional painting, sculpture, and decorative arts in a manageable, rewarding city-center collection.
Murcia’s main ceremonial square frames the cathedral and Episcopal Palace, making it the city’s most iconic urban space for first-time visitors.
This lively pedestrian avenue is Murcia’s classic shopping and strolling street, lined with historic buildings and everyday local atmosphere.
A narrow historic street full of character, balconies, and traditional urban fabric, ideal for discovering Murcia beyond the main postcard views.
Rice cooked with rabbit, chicken, snails and vegetables. A classic Murcian countryside dish tied to local farming and communal Sunday meals.
Hearty chickpea and vegetable stew, often with pumpkin, green beans and pear. Traditional in Murcia, especially during Lent and family gatherings.
Baked meat pie with beef, chorizo and egg in layered pastry. One of Murcia's signature snacks, especially associated with the city center.
Refined Michelin-starred dining with modern Murcian cuisine, seasonal produce and polished service in an elegant central setting.
Contemporary restaurant serving creative regional cuisine and tasting menus, with strong attention to local ingredients and presentation.
Historic restaurant known for traditional Murcian rice dishes, tapas and regional recipes in a classic, well-established atmosphere.
More affordable than Madrid or Barcelona, with lower hotel rates, inexpensive dining, and low local bus costs for tourists.
Tipping is optional. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change for cafes; round up taxi fares.
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Murcia Estacion de Autobuses -> 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.

Most Barcelona to Murcia buses use the Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Barcelona and Murcia bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord is 2 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 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 24 (0.4 km), Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
Available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Elevators, ramps.
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) is 13 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), La Botiga (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0).
Available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0): Elevators, ramps.
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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