How to travel from Guadalajara to Murcia, Spain

The distance between Guadalajara and Murcia is around 424km (263 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 60m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Guadalajara to Murcia by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Canillejas then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Alicante (ALC) then take the bus to Murcia.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Chamartín and then to Orihuela.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid and then to Murcia.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)

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Drive

Drive to Murcia.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance424km (263 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Guadalajara and Murcia

There are several options for getting from Guadalajara to Murcia by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Guadalajara and Murcia is around 424km (263 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 328km (204 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Guadalajara and Murcia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Guadalajara to Murcia is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Guadalajara and Murcia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Guadalajara and Murcia. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Guadalajara to Murcia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chamartín and Orihuela. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Renfe Cercanias, Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Guadalajara and Murcia. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Guadalajara and Murcia. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Guadalajara to Murcia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

ALSA, Autocares Grupo Samar and Jimenez Movilidad run regular bus services between Guadalajara and Murcia. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Guadalajara to Murcia. We recommend that you take the bus to Canillejas then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Alicante (ALC) then take the bus to Murcia. instead which will take 2h 60m.

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 Guadalajara and Murcia. The distance is around 424km (263 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Guadalajara to Murcia is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €62 ($62).

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Transport options from Guadalajara to Murcia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
2h 60m
€105($105)
every 20 mins497km (309 miles)
Bus to Canillejas, Fly4h 25m
€140($140)
5 times a day1,028km (639 miles)
Bus to Canillejas, plane4h 40m
€225($225)
every 4 hours713km (443 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 40m
€95($95)
every 20 mins615km (382 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 50m
€62($62)
6 times a week548km (340 miles)
Train via Atocha4h 40m
€72($72)
twice daily622km (387 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 30m
€48($48)
every 3 hours460km (286 miles)
Bus via Teruel9h 45m
€63($63)
once daily713km (443 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€78($78)
on demand424km (263 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