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Compare train and bus for Alicante to Murcia
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Murcia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, while a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 42 miles (69 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$9 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Alicante to Murcia:
A bus is $0.29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Murcia costing on average $9.
Other travel options to Murcia take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 52m.
Tickets start at around $9 compared to roughly $17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8. The journey takes 1h 22m versus 1h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Alicante to Murcia
How to get from Alicante to Murcia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Alicante to Murcia is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C1:2472310:39 PM1h20Sant Gabriel11:59 PMMurcia Del Carmen$51One-way0 transfers
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C1:2472310:39 PM1h20Sant Gabriel11:59 PMMurcia Del Carmen$51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
0648410:57 AM0h45Alicante-Terminal11:42 AMMurcia Del Carmen$111One-way0 transfers
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C1:2470910:59 AM1h21Sant Gabriel12:20 PMMurcia Del Carmen$51One-way0 transfers
C1:247079:19 AM1h21Sant Gabriel10:40 AMMurcia Del Carmen$51One-way0 transfers
C1:247197:19 PM1h21Sant Gabriel8:40 PMMurcia Del Carmen$51One-way0 transfers
Normal10:15 AM0h55Alicante11:10 AMMurcia, Estacion de Autobuses$81One-way0 transfers
Normal10:15 PM0h55Alicante11:10 PMMurcia, Estacion de Autobuses$81One-way0 transfers
Normal9:15 AM0h55Alicante10:10 AMMurcia, Estacion de Autobuses$81One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Murcia:
A bus is $0.29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Murcia costing on average $9.
Other travel options to Murcia take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 52m.
- Around 38 trains per day.
- Around 28 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alicante and Murcia as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Alicante-Terminal and arrive in Murcia Del Carmen.
- Buses mostly depart from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe AVANT, AVE, Cercanías, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe AVLO, SNCF OUIGO to go to Murcia by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Grupo Subús to go to Murcia by bus.
- 30 direct trains per day with Renfe AVANT, AVE, Cercanías, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe AVLO, SNCF OUIGO.
- 23 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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