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Compare bus and flight for Marbella to Murcia
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 $64 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 47m. 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 $64, while a flight costs an average of $288.
Distance: 229 miles (370 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$288 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 20m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Marbella to Murcia:
A bus is $127 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marbella to Murcia costing on average $195.
Other travel options to Murcia take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 55m.
Train takes on average 6h 57m.
Tickets start at around $68 compared to roughly $93 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $24. The journey takes 6h 25m 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 PM7h15Marbella, Estación de Autobuses3:30 AMMurcia, Estacion de Autobuses$651One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal8:15 PM7h15Marbella, Estación de Autobuses3:30 AMMurcia, Estacion de Autobuses$651One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB1006 · IB10155:35 PM3h20Malaga Airport8:55 PMAlicante Elche Airport$6961One-way1 transfer
Other options
Normal11:50 PM8h25Marbella, Estación de Autobuses8:15 AMMurcia, Estacion de Autobuses$651One-way0 transfers
VY2110 · VY13006:35 AM4h20Malaga Airport10:55 AMAlicante Elche Airport$2751One-way1 transfer
VY2110 · VY13026:35 AM9h10Malaga Airport3:45 PMAlicante Elche Airport$2751One-way1 transfer
VY2116 · VY13062:35 PM9h15Malaga Airport11:50 PMAlicante Elche Airport$2801One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Marbella to Murcia:
A bus is $127 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marbella to Murcia costing on average $195.
Other travel options to Murcia take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 55m.
Train takes on average 6h 57m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Murcia Del Carmen.
- Buses mostly depart from Marbella, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses.
- Travel with Vueling to go to Murcia by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Avanza to go to Murcia by bus.
- Travel with AVE to go to Murcia by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct trains per day with AVE.
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