How to travel from Málaga to Murcia, Spain

The distance between Málaga and Murcia is around 401km (249 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Málaga 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 MurciaMálaga if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Malaga (AGP) to Alicante (ALC) then take the train to Murcia Del Carmen.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

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Bus via Granada

Take the bus to Granada and then to Murcia.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)

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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Murcia Del Carmen.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Murcia.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Distance401km (249 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Málaga and Murcia

There are several options for getting from Málaga to Murcia by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €48 ($48).

The distance between Málaga and Murcia is around 401km (249 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 323km (201 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Málaga and Murcia by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Málaga to Murcia is to drive which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €48 ($48).

The cheapest way to travel between Málaga and Murcia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Málaga and Murcia. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Málaga to Murcia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Málaga and Murcia. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Málaga and Murcia. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Málaga and Murcia with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 6h 20m.

ALSA, Dary Commerce, Avanza Grupo, FlixBus and Transportes Comes run regular bus services between Málaga and Murcia. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Málaga to Murcia. We recommend that you fly from Malaga (AGP) to Alicante (ALC) then take the train to Murcia Del Carmen. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Málaga and Murcia. The distance is around 401km (249 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Málaga to Murcia is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

How do I get from Málaga to Murcia

Compare travel optionsbetween Málaga and Murcia

Transport options from Málaga to Murcia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 45m
€145($145)
every 3 hours1,438km (893 miles)
Bus via Granada + 2 similar
6hrs
€46($46)
every 3 hours420km (261 miles)
Bus6h 20m
€45($45)
4 times a day411km (255 miles)
Bus via Granada6h 45m
€54($54)
once daily435km (270 miles)
Train
6h 25m
€100($100)
twice daily956km (594 miles)
Drive
3h 60m
€48($48)
on demand401km (249 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