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Compare train, bus, and flight for Santander to Murcia
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santander to Murcia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $99 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $99, while a flight costs an average of $170.
Distance: 403 miles (649 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$118 Average price | $99 Average price Cheapest | $170 Average price | $161 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 29m Average total duration 10h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Santander to Murcia:
A train is $20 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santander to Murcia costing on average $118.
A train is $71 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santander to Murcia costing on average $170.
Other travel options to Murcia take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 40m.
Bus takes on average 11h 29m.
Tickets start at around $118 compared to roughly $161 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $43. The journey takes 10h 59m versus 7h 42m 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 Santander to Murcia
How to get from Santander to Murcia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santander to Murcia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
BILMAN6:15 AM14h00Santander, Estación de Autobuses8:15 PMMurcia, Estacion de Autobuses$831One-way0 transfers
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BILMAN6:15 AM14h00Santander, Estación de Autobuses8:15 PMMurcia, Estacion de Autobuses$831One-way0 transfers
Fastest
VY13152:55 PM1h25Santander Airport4:20 PMAlicante Elche Airport$1011One-way0 transfers
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057921:55 PM8h14Santander station10:09 PMMurcia Del Carmen$1521One-way1 transfer
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057927:05 AM15h04Santander station10:09 PMMurcia Del Carmen$1521One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal · Normal4:00 PM13h05Santander, Estación de Autobuses5:05 AMMurcia, Estacion de Autobuses$911One-way2 transfers
Supra Economy · Normal12:45 AM11h45Santander, Estación de Autobuses12:30 PMMurcia, Estacion de Autobuses$951One-way1 transfer
Supra Economy · Normal12:45 AM12h20Santander, Estación de Autobuses1:05 PMMurcia, Estacion de Autobuses$951One-way1 transfer
IB52072:55 PM1h25Santander Airport4:20 PMAlicante Elche Airport$1581One-way0 transfers
VY1597 · VY13066:50 PM5h00Santander Airport11:50 PMAlicante Elche Airport$2061One-way1 transfer
VY1591 · VY13069:40 AM14h10Santander Airport11:50 PMAlicante Elche Airport$2061One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Murcia:
A train is $20 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santander to Murcia costing on average $118.
A train is $71 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santander to Murcia costing on average $170.
Other travel options to Murcia take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 40m.
Bus takes on average 11h 29m.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santander and Murcia as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Santander 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 Santander, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, Bilman Bus, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar to go to Murcia by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Air Nostrum, Volotea, Iberia to go to Murcia by flight.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros to go to Murcia by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Bilman Bus, BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct flights per day with Volotea.
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