How to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Murcia, Spain

The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Murcia is around 941km (585 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Santiago de Compostela to Murcia by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MurciaSantiago de Compostela if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) to Alicante (ALC) then take the train to Murcia Del Carmen.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Murcia Del Carmen.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lugo then Madrid Estacion Sur and then to Murcia.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Drive

Drive to Murcia.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Distance998km (620 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Santiago de Compostela and Murcia

There are several options for getting from Santiago de Compostela to Murcia by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €80 ($80) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Murcia is around 941km (585 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 830km (516 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Santiago de Compostela and Murcia by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Murcia is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Santiago de Compostela and Murcia, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €80 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Santiago de Compostela and Murcia. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Santiago de Compostela to Murcia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin and Atocha. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

Renfe run train services between Santiago de Compostela and Murcia. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 10m, 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 Santiago de Compostela and Murcia. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Santiago de Compostela to Murcia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lugo and Madrid Estacion Sur. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 12h 25m.

MonBus, Transporte de Galicia and ALSA run regular bus services between Santiago de Compostela and Murcia. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 12h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Santiago de Compostela to Murcia. We recommend that you fly from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) to Alicante (ALC) then take the train to Murcia Del Carmen. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Santiago de Compostela and Murcia. The distance is around 998km (620 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Murcia is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Transport options from Santiago de Compostela to Murcia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 35m
€175($175)
hourly941km (585 miles)
Train and Plane4h 50m
€185($185)
every 4 hours1,018km (632 miles)
Train to Vigo Urzaiz, plane5h 15m
€205($205)
every 4 hours1,009km (627 miles)
Fly to Valencia (VLC), Train5h 30m
€175($175)
5 times a day1,045km (649 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 10m
€80($80)
twice daily1,020km (634 miles)
Train via Madrid-Chamartin8h 50m
€80($80)
once a week1,019km (633 miles)
Bus
12h 25m
€100($100)
every 3 hours1,010km (628 miles)
Drive
9h 35m
€120($120)
on demand998km (620 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