How to get from Madrid to Murcia
- 349 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 3h 10m
- 9 bus departures a day with ALSA
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 10m
direct
Train
€32
Cheapest
4h 35m
direct
Bus
€19
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 9 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Murcia. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 35m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 349 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
349 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €10Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 3h 10mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €17Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 4h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€10Omio catalogue, Oct 103h 10m · directSee Train details
- Bus€17Omio catalogue, Oct 104h 35m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Murcia: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid Barajas → MurciabusALSA·4h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Madrid to Murcia
ALSA runs 9 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:30 and the last at 19:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 9 | 01:30 | 19:30 |
| Renfetrain | 5 | 06:15 | 19:15 |
| Ouigotrain | 3 | 08:15 | 18:45 |
All departuresALSA
- 01:30
- 02:30
- 10:30
- 11:30
- 12:30
- 14:30
- 16:30
- 18:30
- 19:30
All departuresRenfe
- 06:15
- 10:00
- 11:05
- 14:27
- 19:15
All departuresOuigo
- 08:15
- 16:15
- 18:45
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with ALSA, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Murcia works
Start with a ALSA bus from Madrid Barajas to Murcia, about 4h 35m. In total it's roughly €19 over 4h 35m, direct, no transfers.
Madrid to Murcia: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Murcia?
The most useful route takes about 4h 35m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Madrid to Murcia?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 01:30 and the last at 19:30, from Madrid Barajas, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Madrid to Murcia?
9 a day with ALSA, between 01:30 and 19:30.
Which station does the bus from Madrid to Murcia leave from?
Madrid Barajas with ALSA, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Madrid to Murcia?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 06:15 and the last at 19:15, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Madrid to Murcia?
5 a day with Renfe, between 06:15 and 19:15.
How far is Murcia from Madrid?
About 349 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Murcia cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €19. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Madrid to Murcia?
On this route you travel with ALSA, Renfe.
Can you get from Madrid to Murcia without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 46m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Murcia?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: ALSA
Route calculated: 9 Oct 2026