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Compare bus and flight for Málaga to Murcia
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Murcia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł89 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł89, while a flight costs an average of zł1039.
Distance: 200 miles (323 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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zł89 Average price Cheapest | zł180 Average price | zł1039 Average price | zł311 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 17m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 1.9kg 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 Málaga to Murcia:
A bus is zł91 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Murcia costing on average zł180.
A bus is zł951 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Murcia costing on average zł1039.
Other travel options to Murcia take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 17m.
Train takes on average 6h 53m.
Tickets start at around zł89 compared to roughly zł311 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł222. The journey takes 5h 47m versus 4h 32m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Málaga to Murcia
How to get from Málaga to Murcia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Málaga to Murcia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal9:30 PM6h00Malaga, Estación de Autobuses3:30 AMMurcia, Estacion de Autobuseszł1481One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal9:30 PM6h00Malaga, Estación de Autobuses3:30 AMMurcia, Estacion de Autobuseszł1481One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB566 · IB10155:35 PM3h20Malaga Airport8:55 PMAlicante Elche Airportzł19881One-way1 transfer
Other options
06549 · 065941:41 PM8h33Málaga María Zambrano10:14 PMMurcia Del Carmenzł4751One-way1 transfer
Normal1:00 AM7h15Malaga, Estación de Autobuses8:15 AMMurcia, Estacion de Autobuseszł1481One-way0 transfers
Normal8:00 AM7h15Malaga, Estación de Autobuses3:15 PMMurcia, Estacion de Autobuseszł1481One-way0 transfers
Normal · Normal5:30 PM7h15Malaga, Estación de Autobuses12:45 AMMurcia, Estacion de Autobuseszł1871One-way1 transfer
VY2116 · VY13062:35 PM9h15Malaga Airport11:50 PMAlicante Elche Airportzł14321One-way1 transfer
VY2110 · VY13046:45 AM10h10Malaga Airport4:55 PMAlicante Elche Airportzł16881One-way1 transfer
VY2110 · VY13026:45 AM11h20Malaga Airport6:05 PMAlicante Elche Airportzł16881One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Murcia:
A bus is zł91 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Murcia costing on average zł180.
A bus is zł951 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Murcia costing on average zł1039.
Other travel options to Murcia take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 17m.
Train takes on average 6h 53m.
- Around 58 buses per day.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Málaga and Murcia as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Malaga Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Málaga María Zambrano and arrive in Murcia Del Carmen.
- Buses mostly depart from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses.
- Travel with Iberia Express, Vueling, BA Euroflyer, British Airways, Eurowings, Iberia to go to Murcia by flight.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Murcia by bus.
- Travel with AVE, SNCF OUIGO to go to Murcia by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 0 direct trains per day with AVE.
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