How to get from Murcia to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Murcia to Barcelona is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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292 miles (471 km) | |
Bus or flight | |
$71 - $85 | |
Bus • $71 (€61) • 8 h 45 min | |
Flight • $85 (€73) • 1 h 10 min | |
Alsa or Vueling |
Take a bus or flight to travel 292 miles (471 km) between Murcia and Barcelona. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 10 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $71 (€61). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Alsa or Vueling among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Murcia to Barcelona.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $48 (€41). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Renfe is a Spanish train company that operates throughout the country including trains from Murcia to Barcelona. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed AVE trains, regional trains, and night trains. The AVE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save money and time, as they allow you to travel overnight and arrive at your destination in the morning. Renfe offers several types of tickets, including single tickets, return tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Renfe are Madrid-Barcelona, Madrid-Seville, and Madrid-Valencia. These routes offer travelers the chance to explore some of Spain's most beautiful cities in comfort and style.
Alsa is the main provider of travel travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK travel company National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of travel with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal travel with free WiFi, bathrooms, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium travel provide more luxurious services when traveling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other travel tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.
Iberia is Spain’s leading airline, headquartered in Adolfo Suárez-Madrid Barajas in Madrid, offering flights around Europe and across the world. It offers different fares for your next travel between Murcia and Barcelona including: Basic Fare, Classic Fare, Flexible Fare and Business Club.
There are 2 travel options from Murcia to Barcelona: bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Barcelona from Murcia is by taking a bus, which costs on average $71 (€61).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Murcia to Barcelona:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Murcia to Barcelona costing on average $85 (€73).
The fastest way from Murcia to Barcelona is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.
There are alternative travel options to Barcelona that take longer:
Bus takes 8 h 45 min on average.
Barcelona is approximately 292 miles (471 km) away from Murcia.
The average frequency per day from Murcia to Barcelona is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Murcia and Barcelona as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Murcia to Barcelona:
The following travel companies offer services from Murcia to Barcelona:
Yes, there are direct routes from Murcia to Barcelona with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Barcelona tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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