The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid to Murcia
Cheapest price
€19
Average price
€49
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 14 m
Buses per day
36
Distance
349 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Murcia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Murcia will cost around €49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €19.
Of the 36 buses that leave Madrid for Murcia on Sat, Nov 15, 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 15 the direct buses cover the 349 km distance in an average of 4 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
On Sat, Nov 15 the slowest buses will take 4 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare bus, train, and flight for Madrid to Murcia
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Murcia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a flight costs an average of €33.
Distance: 349 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€33 Average price Cheapest | €60 Average price | €199 Average price |
5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Madrid to Murcia bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Murcia buses for today, Friday, November 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 10:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 5h05 | 3:35 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 5h20 | 4:05 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 4h35 | 4:05 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, November 15 | |||||
06074+ Normal | 6:45 AM Madrid Chamartín | 9h00 | 3:45 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 6:45 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 5h20 | 12:05 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 4h35 | 12:05 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:45 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 6h30 | 2:15 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
05092+ Normal | 8:00 AM Madrid Chamartín | 7h45 | 3:45 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 8:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 5h45 | 2:15 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:45 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 5h30 | 2:15 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 4h45 | 2:15 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
06102+ Normal | 9:45 AM Madrid Chamartín | 9h15 | 7:00 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06102+ Normal | 9:45 AM Madrid Chamartín | 9h45 | 7:30 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06102+ Normal | 9:45 AM Madrid Chamartín | 7h30 | 5:15 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 10:45 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 6h35 | 5:20 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 5h50 | 5:20 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
06122+ Normal | 11:45 AM Madrid Chamartín | 10h00 | 9:45 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06122+ Normal | 11:45 AM Madrid Chamartín | 10h00 | 9:45 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06122+ Normal | 11:45 AM Madrid Chamartín | 7h45 | 7:30 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 12:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 5h30 | 6:15 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 4h45 | 6:15 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
06142+ Normal | 2:15 PM Madrid Chamartín | 11h00 | 1:15 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06142+ Normal | 2:15 PM Madrid Chamartín | 7h30 | 9:45 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06142+ Normal | 2:15 PM Madrid Chamartín | 7h30 | 9:45 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy | 2:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 5h20 | 8:05 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 3:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 4h35 | 8:05 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 5h45 | 9:30 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
06162+ Normal | 3:45 PM Madrid Chamartín | 9h30 | 1:15 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 4:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 5h00 | 9:30 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
06182+ Normal | 5:45 PM Madrid Chamartín | 7h30 | 1:15 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 9:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 5h50 | 3:35 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Murcia
Buses from Madrid to Murcia run on average 20 times per day, taking around 4h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €17 but you can travel from only €15 by train.
There are 20 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 349 km distance in 4h 35m.
Distance 349 km |
Average bus duration 4h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 20 |
Fastest bus 4h 35m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Madrid to MurciaYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Murcia with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as €15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Madrid to Murcia
On a journey through Spain, a stay in Madrid should not be missing. The city is more than the capital of the country and offers some fascinating buildings and sights. For those who want to travel back to the sea after the capital, the bus connection Madrid - Murcia is ideal. The city in the province of the same name is located almost 20 kilometres from the coast and is the perfect starting point for further destinations in the southwest of Spain. Between Madrid and Murcia there are countless buses every day.
Which bus companies operate from Madrid to Murcia?
As on most other routes in Spain, the Bus Madrid - Murcia route is operated exclusively by ALSA. The company belongs to the English travel company National Express and connects the whole country with each other. ALSA is known for its comfortable and modern buses, and for demanding travellers there is also the premium option ALSA Supra.
.How long does the bus ride from Madrid to Murcia?
take?The bus ride from Madrid to Murcia usually takes about 5 hours. Some connections take 4:30 hours, others take up to 5:30 hours. Alternatively, there are connections where a mixture of train and bus is used. With this option, trains are served by the Spanish train operator Renfe.
How often can you travel by bus from Madrid to Murcia?
On most days there are at least 20 buses from Madrid to Murcia. Together with the train and bus connections, there are often 30 connections per day for travellers to travel between cities. If you want to leave as early as possible, you will usually find connections in the early morning. But also late in the night there are regular buses to Murcia, which arrive there around 4 or 5 o'clock in the morning.
Bus stations on the route Madrid - Murcia?
At which bus station does the bus depart from Madrid?Whoever takes the bus directly from Madrid to Murcia starts his journey either at the bus station Estación Sur or at the airport Barajas (Terminal 4). The bus station is not far from Atocha station, from where Renfe trains depart. The station is located in the centre of Madrid and can be reached by metro or taxi.
At which bus station does the bus arrive in Murcia? In Murcia it is less complicated, because there all buses arrive at the bus station Estacion de Autobuses. This is located quite centrally in the district San Antón, not far from the city centre. By taxi, travellers should reach most hotels in 10 to 15 minutes.
FAQs: Bus from Madrid to Murcia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Murcia by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Murcia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, which is located around 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses, located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Madrid to Murcia
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas Bar El Rincón (0.3 km)
- Fast Food Express (0.4 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 6, 7, 26 Train: C1
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