How to travel from Murcia to Tortosa, Spain

The distance between Murcia and Tortosa is around 421km (261 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 10m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to San Gabriel then fly from Alicante (ALC) to Valencia (VLC) then take the train to Tortosa.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Bus

Take the bus to Valencia then Castellón de la Plana Bus Station and then to L'Aldea Hostal.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Tortosa.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance421km (261 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Murcia and Tortosa

There are several options for getting from Murcia to Tortosa by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €50 ($50).

The distance between Murcia and Tortosa is around 421km (261 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 344km (214 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Murcia and Tortosa by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Murcia to Tortosa is to drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €50 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Murcia and Tortosa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Murcia and Tortosa. We recommend that you drive to Tortosa. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Murcia and Tortosa. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Murcia to Tortosa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Valencia, Castellón de la Plana Bus Station and L'Aldea Hostal. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

ALSA, FlixBus, HIFE S.A. and Avanza Grupo run regular bus services between Murcia and Tortosa. Buses run twice daily and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Murcia to Tortosa. We recommend that you take the train to San Gabriel then fly from Alicante (ALC) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Tortosa. instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Tortosa is Reus Airport (REU) (REU) which is approximately 65km (40 miles) from Tortosa. Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT) (CDT) and Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) (BCN) 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 Murcia and Tortosa. The distance is around 421km (261 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 Murcia to Tortosa is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €57 ($57).

How do I get from Murcia to Tortosa

Compare travel optionsbetween Murcia and Tortosa

Transport options from Murcia to Tortosa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
6h 15m
€125($125)
4 times a day888km (552 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 50m
€100($100)
every 2 hours673km (418 miles)
Bus
7hrs
€57($57)
twice daily481km (299 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€50($50)
on demand421km (261 miles)

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Airports near Tortosa

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

REU
Reus Airport (REU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
65km (40 miles) from Tortosa
CDT
Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Tortosa
BCN
Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)
International Airport
Distance
141km (88 miles) from Tortosa