How to travel from Madrid to Murcia

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Murcia

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Murcia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 46m. 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 bus costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $40.

Distance: 216 miles (349 km)

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Driving

$42

Average price

$38

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Cheapest

$207

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$82

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 55m

Average total duration

3h 25m

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30m

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4h 34m

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4h 4m

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4h 46m

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1h 46m

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4h 41m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.0 - 2.1kg

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Air Europa

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Murcia is a bus with an average price of $38 (€31).

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Murcia:

A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Murcia costing on average $42 (€34).

A bus is $170 (€137) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Murcia costing on average $207 (€168).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Murcia is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 46m.

Other travel options to Murcia take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 25m.

Bus takes on average 4h 4m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Madrid and Murcia including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Madrid to Murcia among Omio's users.

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from Madrid to Murcia

How to get from Madrid to Murcia by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Madrid to Murcia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • AlsaNormal
    2:30 PM4h45
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    7:15 PMMurcia, Estacion de Autobuses
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal
    2:30 PM4h45
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    7:15 PMMurcia, Estacion de Autobuses
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Air EuropaUX4047
    7:05 AM1h05
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    8:10 AMAlicante Elche Airport
    $661One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Ouigo Spain06564
    4:15 PM2h49
    Madrid Chamartín
    7:04 PMMurcia Del Carmen
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • Ouigo Spain06484
    8:15 AM3h27
    Madrid Chamartín
    11:42 AMMurcia Del Carmen
    $421One-way
    0 transfers
  • AVE05792
    7:15 PM2h54
    Madrid Chamartín
    10:09 PMMurcia Del Carmen
    $441One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    5:30 PM5h00
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    10:30 PMMurcia, Estacion de Autobuses
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    9:30 AM5h45
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    3:15 PMMurcia, Estacion de Autobuses
    $301One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    10:30 AM4h45
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    3:15 PMMurcia, Estacion de Autobuses
    $341One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air EuropaUX4049
    3:10 PM1h10
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    4:20 PMAlicante Elche Airport
    $1981One-way
    0 transfers
  • IberiaIB1011
    11:50 AM1h15
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    1:05 PMAlicante Elche Airport
    $3791One-way
    0 transfers
  • IberiaIB1015
    7:40 PM1h15
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    8:55 PMAlicante Elche Airport
    $3791One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Madrid to Murcia

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Madrid to Murcia, 65,89% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Madrid to Murcia and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Murcia

Travel to Murcia easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Murcia.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Murcia including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Murcia is a bus with an average price of $38 (€31).

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Murcia:

A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Murcia costing on average $42 (€34).

A bus is $170 (€137) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Murcia costing on average $207 (€168).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Murcia is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 46m.

Other travel options to Murcia take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 25m.

Bus takes on average 4h 4m.

The distance from Madrid to Murcia is approximately 216 miles (349 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Murcia is:
  • Around 21 buses per day.
  • Around 13 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Murcia as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Murcia:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Madrid Chamartín and arrive in Murcia Del Carmen.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Murcia, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Air Europa, Volotea, Iberia, Air Nostrum, Alba Star, Vueling to go to Murcia by flight.
  • Travel with Ouigo Spain, AVE, Renfe AVLO, SNCF OUIGO, iryo, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Murcia by train.
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, Infobus to go to Murcia by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Murcia with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Volotea, Iberia, Air Nostrum, Alba Star.
  • 6 direct trains per day with Ouigo Spain, AVE, Renfe AVLO, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo.
  • 21 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Murcia often also extend their vacation to go to Cartagena, Barcelona, Alicante, Valencia, Granada. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Murcia and these popular destinations at a great price.
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