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Compare bus and flight for Tarragona to Murcia
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tarragona to Murcia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €16 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 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 €16, while a flight costs an average of €206.
Distance: 250 miles (403 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€31 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest | €206 Average price | €79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 50m Average total duration 8h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 33m Average total duration 8h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 0m 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 |
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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 Tarragona to Murcia:
A train is €16 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tarragona to Murcia costing on average €31.
A train is €191 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Murcia costing on average €206.
Other travel options to Murcia take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 33m.
Bus takes on average 8h 50m.
Tickets start at around €31 compared to roughly €79 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €48. The journey takes 8h 20m versus 5h 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 Tarragona to Murcia
How to get from Tarragona to Murcia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Tarragona to Murcia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Normal10:20 AM10h10Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco8:30 PMMurcia, Estacion de Autobuses€461One-way1 transfer
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Normal10:20 AM10h10Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco8:30 PMMurcia, Estacion de Autobuses€461One-way1 transfer
Fastest
VY13087:10 AM1h15Barcelona El Prat Airport8:25 AMAlicante Elche Airport€601One-way0 transfers
Other options
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3562310:44 AM9h32Tarragona station8:16 PMMurcia Del Carmen€521One-way1 transfer
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Normal10:20 AM12h25Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco10:45 PMMurcia, Estacion de Autobuses€461One-way1 transfer
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Normal10:20 AM12h25Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco10:45 PMMurcia, Estacion de Autobuses€461One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal6:30 PM7h45Tarragona2:15 AMMurcia, Estacion de Autobuses€501One-way1 transfer
VY13008:30 AM1h15Barcelona El Prat Airport9:45 AMAlicante Elche Airport€681One-way0 transfers
UX7708 · UX40478:30 PM11h40Barcelona El Prat Airport8:10 AMAlicante Elche Airport€1001One-way1 transfer
UX7708 · UX40498:30 PM19h50Barcelona El Prat Airport4:20 PMAlicante Elche Airport€1241One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Tarragona to Murcia:
A train is €16 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tarragona to Murcia costing on average €31.
A train is €191 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Murcia costing on average €206.
Other travel options to Murcia take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 33m.
Bus takes on average 8h 50m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tarragona and Murcia as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Tarragona station and arrive in Murcia Del Carmen.
- Buses mostly depart from Tarragona and arrive in Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, Hife to go to Murcia by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Volotea, Air Europa, Alba Star, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, ITA, Edelweiss Air, Iberia to go to Murcia by flight.
- Travel with Renfe, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD to go to Murcia by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 6 direct flights per day with Vueling, Volotea, CitizenPlane.
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