How to travel from Madrid to Murcia

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Compare train, bus, 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 an average ticket price of €34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, while a flight costs an average of €242.

Distance: 349 km

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€41

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3h 44m

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5h 52m

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5h 22m

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4h 41m

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0.3 - 0.9kg

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1.0 - 2.1kg

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Compare ways to travel from Madrid to Murcia

Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Murcia, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Murcia is a bus with an average price of €34.

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Murcia:

A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Murcia costing on average €41.

A bus is €208 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Murcia costing on average €242.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Murcia is by train with an average journey time of 3h 44m.

Other travel options to Murcia take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 20m.

Bus takes on average 5h 52m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Madrid and Murcia including taking a train, bus, and flight.

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from Madrid to Murcia

How to get from Madrid to Murcia by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Madrid to Murcia is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SNCF OUIGO06484
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Cheapest

  • SNCF OUIGO06484
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Air EuropaUX4047
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF OUIGO06564
    0 transfers
  • SNCF OUIGO06594
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
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  • AlsaNormal
    0 transfers
  • Air EuropaUX6031 · UX4024
    1 transfer
  • Air EuropaUX6049 · UX4024
    1 transfer
  • Air EuropaUX6097 · UX4024
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Murcia

Travel to Murcia 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 Madrid to Murcia.

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There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Murcia including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Murcia is a bus with an average price of €34.

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Murcia:

A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Murcia costing on average €41.

A bus is €208 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Murcia costing on average €242.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Murcia is by train with an average journey time of 3h 44m.

Other travel options to Murcia take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 20m.

Bus takes on average 5h 52m.

The Madrid to Murcia distance is approximately 349 km.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Murcia is:
  • Around 19 flights per day.
  • Around 18 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Murcia as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Murcia:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Madrid Chamartín and arrive in Murcia Del Carmen.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Murcia, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, BA Euroflyer, Vueling, Royal Air Maroc, CitizenPlane, Air Nostrum, Alba Star to go to Murcia by flight.
  • Travel with AVE, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe AVLO, iryo to go to Murcia by train.
  • Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra to go to Murcia by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Murcia with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, CitizenPlane, Air Nostrum.
  • 7 direct trains per day with AVE, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe AVLO.
  • 18 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Murcia often also extend their vacation to go to Cartagena, Alicante, Barcelona, Valencia, Granada. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Murcia and these popular destinations at a great price.
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