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Compare bus and flight for Murcia to Marbella
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Murcia to Marbella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 56m. 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 $45, while a flight costs an average of $289.
Distance: 229 miles (370 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$45 Average price Cheapest | $289 Average price | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 29m 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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Compare ways to travel from Murcia to Marbella
Compare the available ways to get from Murcia to Marbella, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Murcia to Marbella:
A bus is $245 (€207) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Murcia to Marbella costing on average $289 (€244).
Other travel options to Marbella take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 40m.
Tickets start at around $45 (€38) compared to roughly $91 (€76) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $46 (€39). The journey takes 7h 10m versus 4h 29m 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 Marbella
How to get from Murcia to Marbella by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Murcia to Marbella is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal7:45 AM6h30Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses2:15 PMMarbella, Estación de Autobuses$601One-way1 transfer
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Normal · Normal7:45 AM6h30Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses2:15 PMMarbella, Estación de Autobuses$601One-way1 transfer
Fastest
VY1303 · VY15406:55 AM3h40Alicante Elche Airport10:35 AMMalaga Airport$1691One-way1 transfer
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Normal · Normal3:30 PM8h00Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses11:30 PMMarbella, Estación de Autobuses$601One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal10:15 AM10h40Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses8:55 PMMarbella, Estación de Autobuses$601One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal8:45 AM12h10Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses8:55 PMMarbella, Estación de Autobuses$601One-way1 transfer
VY1301 · VY15528:10 AM6h30Alicante Elche Airport2:40 PMMalaga Airport$1841One-way1 transfer
VY1305 · VY155210:40 AM4h00Alicante Elche Airport2:40 PMMalaga Airport$1891One-way1 transfer
VY1303 · VY15486:55 AM6h20Alicante Elche Airport1:15 PMMalaga Airport$1921One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Murcia to Marbella:
A bus is $245 (€207) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Murcia to Marbella costing on average $289 (€244).
Other travel options to Marbella take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 40m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Murcia and Marbella as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses and arrive in Marbella, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Marbella by bus.
- Travel with Iberia, BA Euroflyer, Vueling, Iberia Express, Eurowings, British Airways, Avion Express Malta to go to Marbella by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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