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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $72, while a flight costs an average of $77.
Distance: 250 miles (403 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$72 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 46m Average total duration 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg 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 bus is $4 (€4) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Murcia costing on average $77 (€62).
Other travel options to Murcia take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 46m.
Train takes on average 8h 1m.
Tickets start at around $72 (€59) compared to roughly $97 (€79) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25 (€20). The journey takes 7h 16m 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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3562310:44 AM9h32Tarragona station8:16 PMMurcia Del Carmen$641One-way1 transfer
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3562310:44 AM9h32Tarragona station8:16 PMMurcia Del Carmen$641One-way1 transfer
Fastest
VY130610:20 PM1h15Barcelona El Prat Airport11:35 PMAlicante Elche Airport$821One-way0 transfers
Other options
Normal6:30 PM7h45Tarragona2:15 AMMurcia, Estacion de Autobuses$681One-way0 transfers
Normal8:30 PM8h30Tarragona5:00 AMMurcia, Estacion de Autobuses$681One-way0 transfers
Normal1:30 PM9h15Tarragona10:45 PMMurcia, Estacion de Autobuses$681One-way0 transfers
V737355:05 PM1h25Barcelona El Prat Airport6:30 PMRegión de Murcia International Airport$891One-way0 transfers
VY13028:25 PM1h15Barcelona El Prat Airport9:40 PMAlicante Elche Airport$961One-way0 transfers
UX7708 · UX40478:00 PM12h10Barcelona El Prat Airport8:10 AMAlicante Elche Airport$961One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Tarragona to Murcia:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Murcia costing on average $77 (€62).
Other travel options to Murcia take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 46m.
Train takes on average 8h 1m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 2 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 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Murcia Del Carmen.
- Buses mostly depart from Tarragona and arrive in Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Hife to go to Murcia by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Volotea, Air Europa to go to Murcia by flight.
- Travel with Renfe, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD to go to Murcia by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 5 direct flights per day with Vueling, Volotea.
- 2 direct trains per day with Renfe INTERCITY.
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