How to travel from Algeciras to Murcia, Spain

The distance between Algeciras and Murcia is around 533km (331 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Algeciras to Murcia by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MurciaAlgeciras if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Málaga Airport then fly from Malaga (AGP) to Valencia (VLC) then take the train to Murcia Del Carmen.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Train

Take the train to Malaga Maria Zambrano then Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Orihuela.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Murcia.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Murcia.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance533km (331 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Algeciras and Murcia

There are several options for getting from Algeciras to Murcia by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Algeciras and Murcia is around 533km (331 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 435km (270 miles)

It takes around 8h 35m to get from Algeciras and Murcia by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Algeciras to Murcia is to drive which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Algeciras and Murcia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Algeciras and Murcia. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Algeciras to Murcia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Malaga Maria Zambrano, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and Orihuela. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Algeciras and Murcia. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 8h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Algeciras and Murcia. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Algeciras and Murcia with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 8h 35m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Algeciras and Murcia. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Algeciras to Murcia. We recommend that you take the bus to Málaga Airport then fly from Malaga (AGP) to Valencia (VLC) then take the train to Murcia Del Carmen. instead which will take 6h 40m.

The closest major airport to Murcia is Alicante Airport (ALC) (ALC) which is approximately 60km (37 miles) from Murcia. Almeria Airport (LEI) (LEI) and Valencia Airport (VLC) (VLC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Algeciras and Murcia. The distance is around 533km (331 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Algeciras to Murcia is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Algeciras and Murcia

Transport options from Algeciras to Murcia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train
6h 40m
€125($125)
every 20 mins866km (538 miles)
Train
8h 15m
€150($150)
4 times a week1,315km (817 miles)
Bus
8h 35m
€50($50)
every 20 mins553km (343 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€100($100)
on demand533km (331 miles)

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Airports near Murcia

The following major airports near Murcia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

ALC
Alicante Airport (ALC)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Murcia
LEI
Almeria Airport (LEI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
168km (104 miles) from Murcia
VLC
Valencia Airport (VLC)
International Airport
Distance
176km (109 miles) from Murcia