- Must visit
Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier fine art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A top priority for first-time visitors and art lovers.
Cheapest price
$72
Average price
$95
Fastest journey
2 h 44 m
Average duration
3 h 4 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
349 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Murcia to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Murcia to Madrid will cost around $95 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $72.
Of the 8 trains that leave Murcia for Madrid on Mon, Jul 06, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 06 the direct trains cover the 349 km distance in an average of 3 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 44 m .
On Mon, Jul 06 the slowest trains will take 3 h 34 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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06615Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Murcia to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, and a flight costs an average of $27.
Distance: 216 miles (349 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price | $81 Average price | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.1kg 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 Murcia to Madrid:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Murcia to Madrid costing on average $37 (€31).
A train is $45 (€37) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Murcia to Madrid costing on average $81 (€66).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 23m.
Bus takes on average 3h 51m.
The journey is about 36m faster (3h 23m by train vs 3h 59m by car) and roughly $45 (€37) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($36 (€29) vs $80 (€66)). 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.
Direct services run with SNCF OUIGO, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo.
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 Murcia to Madrid trains for tomorrow, Monday, July 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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05763 | Delayed 6:26 AM Murcia Del Carmen | 2h45 | 7:11 AM 7:11 AMMadrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
06775 | On time 6:35 AM Murcia Del Carmen | 3h48 | 10:23 AM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
05817 | On time 10:32 AM Murcia Del Carmen | 3h36 | 2:08 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
06535 | Delayed 12:39 PM Murcia Del Carmen | 2h44 | 1:23 PM 1:23 PMMadrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
05843 | On time 1:52 PM Murcia Del Carmen | 2h46 | 4:38 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
05863 | 3:44 PM Murcia Del Carmen | 3h33 | 7:17 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
05903 | 6:56 PM Murcia Del Carmen | 3h36 | 10:32 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06615 | 7:53 PM Murcia Del Carmen | 3h34 | 11:27 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Murcia to Madrid run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:45, the last at 20:39. The fastest train covers the 216 miles (349 km) distance in 2h 44m.
Distance 216 miles (349 km) |
Average train duration 3h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 44m |
First train 12:45 AM |
Last train 8:39 PM |
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Madrid’s historic main square, surrounded by arcaded buildings and linked to the city’s Habsburg past. A classic stop for architecture and atmosphere.
Madrid’s central square and symbolic heart, home to the Kilometer Zero marker and the famous Bear and Strawberry Tree statue.
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Moderate for Western Europe: museums and transit are fair, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; small change in cafes, bars, and taxis is appreciated, not required.
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