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Compare bus and flight for Marbella to Murcia
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Marbella to Murcia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $63 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, while a flight costs an average of $290.
Distance: 229 miles (370 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$63 Average price Cheapest | $290 Average price | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 20m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Marbella to Murcia
Compare the available ways to get from Marbella to Murcia, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Marbella to Murcia:
A bus is $228 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marbella to Murcia costing on average $290.
Other travel options to Murcia take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 20m.
Tickets start at around $63 compared to roughly $91 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28. The journey takes 7h 50m versus 4h 35m 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 Marbella to Murcia
How to get from Marbella to Murcia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Marbella to Murcia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal8:15 PM 7h15 Marbella, Estación de Autobuses 3:30 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal8:15 PM 7h15 Marbella, Estación de Autobuses 3:30 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
VY1555 · VY13122:55 PM 4h15 Malaga Airport 7:10 PM Alicante Elche Airport $598 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
Normal11:50 PM 8h25 Marbella, Estación de Autobuses 8:15 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
VY1559 · VY13007:35 PM 11h55 Malaga Airport 7:30 AM Alicante Elche Airport $211 1 One-way 1 transfer
VY1557 · VY13165:50 PM 5h00 Malaga Airport 10:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport $497 1 One-way 1 transfer
VY1543 · VY13049:20 AM 4h30 Malaga Airport 1:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport $513 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Marbella to Murcia:
A bus is $228 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marbella to Murcia costing on average $290.
Other travel options to Murcia take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 20m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Marbella 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Marbella, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Murcia by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, British Airways, Iberia Express to go to Murcia by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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