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Compare train, bus, and flight for Murcia to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Murcia to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $38, while a flight costs an average of $201.
Distance: 292 miles (471 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$74 Average price | $201 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 21m Average total duration 8h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 46m Average total duration 6h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Murcia to Barcelona:
A train is $36 (€30) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Murcia to Barcelona costing on average $74 (€62).
A train is $163 (€137) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Murcia to Barcelona costing on average $201 (€168).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 46m.
Bus takes on average 9h 21m.
Tickets start at around $74 (€62) compared to roughly $113 (€95) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40 (€33). The journey takes 8h 51m versus 6h 0m 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 Murcia to Barcelona
How to get from Murcia to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Murcia to Barcelona is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
06535 · 0641512:39 PM10h49Murcia Del Carmen11:28 PMBarcelona Sants$601One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 06535 · 0641512:39 PM10h49Murcia Del Carmen11:28 PMBarcelona Sants$601One-way1 transfer
Fastest
VY13016:35 AM1h10Alicante Elche Airport7:45 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$1711One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 06535 · 0657112:39 PM6h45Murcia Del Carmen7:24 PMBarcelona Sants$711One-way1 transfer
05817+0601510:32 AM12h18Murcia Del Carmen10:50 PMBarcelona Sants$1061One-way1 transfer
05843+060151:52 PM8h58Murcia Del Carmen10:50 PMBarcelona Sants$1081One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal11:15 AM8h30Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses7:45 PMEl Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)$701One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal1:00 PM8h45Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses9:45 PMEl Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)$701One-way1 transfer
- Normal3:15 PM8h45Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses12:00 AMEl Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)$791One-way0 transfers
- VY13051:35 PM1h15Alicante Elche Airport2:50 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$681One-way0 transfers
- VY13131:30 PM1h15Alicante Elche Airport2:45 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$681One-way0 transfers
- VY131111:05 PM1h15Alicante Elche Airport12:20 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$791One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Murcia to Barcelona:
A train is $36 (€30) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Murcia to Barcelona costing on average $74 (€62).
A train is $163 (€137) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Murcia to Barcelona costing on average $201 (€168).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 46m.
Bus takes on average 9h 21m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Murcia and Barcelona as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Murcia Del Carmen and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
- Buses mostly depart from Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Barcelona by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Volotea, Air Europa, Ryanair, Iberia, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, ITA, Edelweiss Air to go to Barcelona by flight.
- Travel with Renfe EUROMED, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe INTERCITY, iryo, Renfe AVLO, AVE, Renfe MD, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA to go to Barcelona by train.
- 11 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 10 direct flights per day with Vueling, Volotea, Ryanair, CitizenPlane.
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