4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Murcia to Tarragona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Murcia to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 28m. 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 €50, while a flight costs an average of €67.
Distance: 250 miles (403 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€58 Average price | €50 Average price Cheapest | €67 Average price | €79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 47m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Murcia to Tarragona:
A train is €8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Murcia to Tarragona costing on average €58.
A train is €17 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Murcia to Tarragona costing on average €67.
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 47m.
Train takes on average 7h 55m.
Tickets start at around €58 compared to roughly €79 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €21. The journey takes 6h 17m versus 4h 38m 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 Tarragona
How to get from Murcia to Tarragona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Murcia to Tarragona is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
01460+180961:03 PM9h21Murcia Del Carmen10:24 PMTarragona station€381One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 01460+180961:03 PM9h21Murcia Del Carmen10:24 PMTarragona station€381One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- VY13016:30 AM1h10Alicante Elche Airport7:40 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport€1411One-way0 transfers
Other options
35604+180967:52 AM14h32Murcia Del Carmen10:24 PMTarragona station€521One-way1 transfer
- Normal+
Normal11:15 AM9h25Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses8:40 PMTarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco€451One-way1 transfer - Normal+Normal7:00 AM13h40Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses8:40 PMTarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco€451One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal1:00 PM8h25Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses9:25 PMTarragona€491One-way1 transfer
- VY130310:20 PM1h15Alicante Elche Airport11:35 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport€481One-way0 transfers
UX4050 · UX77018:45 PM12h10Alicante Elche Airport8:55 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport€841One-way1 transfer- UX4042 · UX770112:30 PM20h25Alicante Elche Airport8:55 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport€921One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 02
Sep 03
Sep 04
Sep 05
Sep 06
Sep 07
Sep 08
Sep 09
Sep 10
Sep 11
Sep 12
Sep 13
Sep 14
Sep 15
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Murcia to Tarragona
Travel to Tarragona easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Murcia to Tarragona.
This is compared to other travel options from Murcia to Tarragona:
A train is €8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Murcia to Tarragona costing on average €58.
A train is €17 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Murcia to Tarragona costing on average €67.
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 47m.
Train takes on average 7h 55m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Murcia and Tarragona 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 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Camp de Tarragona.
- Buses mostly depart from Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses and arrive in Tarragona.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Hife to go to Tarragona by bus.
- Travel with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe, Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros to go to Tarragona by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Volotea to go to Tarragona by flight.
- 7 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 9 direct trains per day with Renfe INTERCITY.
- 1 direct flights per day with Vueling, Volotea.
Travelling from Murcia to Tarragona: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
