- 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
$231
Average price
$231
Fastest journey
13 h 16 m
Average duration
13 h 16 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
754 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Montpellier to Murcia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montpellier to Murcia will cost around $231 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $231.
It's difficult to get from Montpellier to Murcia without transferring at least 2 times.
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09215Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Murcia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a flight costs an average of $24.
Distance: 468 miles (754 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$141 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $273 Average price | $210 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 50m Average total duration 9h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 50m Average total duration 13h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Montpellier to Murcia:
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Murcia costing on average $141 (€115).
A bus is $199 (€163) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Murcia costing on average $273 (€224).
Other travel options to Murcia take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 20m.
Bus takes on average 13h 20m.
The journey is about 2m faster (9h 20m by train vs 9h 22m by car) and roughly $69 (€57) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($141 (€115) vs $210 (€172)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Montpellier to Murcia trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:34 AM Montpellier | 13h16 | 10:50 PM Murcia | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 6:17 PM Montpellier | 19h28 | 1:45 PM Murcia | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Montpellier to Murcia run on average 1 times per day, taking around 9h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $105 (€86) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 06:40, the last at 11:16. The fastest train covers the 468 miles (754 km) distance in 12h 40m.
Distance 468 miles (754 km) |
Average train duration 9h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $105 (€86) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 12h 40m |
First train 6:40 AM |
Last train 11:16 AM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 2 days |
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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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