How to travel from Tarragona to Murcia, Spain

The distance between Tarragona and Murcia is around 485km (301 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Tarragona 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 MurciaTarragona if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Corvera (RMU).

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Train

Take the train to Murcia Del Carmen.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Bus

Take the bus to Murcia.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated byALSA+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Murcia.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance485km (301 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tarragona and Murcia

There are several options for getting from Tarragona to Murcia by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Tarragona and Murcia is around 485km (301 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 403km (250 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Tarragona and Murcia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tarragona to Murcia is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Tarragona and Murcia, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tarragona and Murcia. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Tarragona and Murcia with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 5h 55m.

Renfe run train services between Tarragona and Murcia. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 55m, 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 Tarragona and Murcia. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Tarragona and Murcia with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 9h 45m.

ALSA and FlixBus run regular bus services between Tarragona and Murcia. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 9h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tarragona to Murcia. We recommend that you take the bus to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Alicante (ALC) then take the train to Murcia Del Carmen. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Tarragona and Murcia. The distance is around 485km (301 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tarragona to Murcia is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

How do I get from Tarragona to Murcia

Compare travel optionsbetween Tarragona and Murcia

Transport options from Tarragona to Murcia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
3h 60m
€130($130)
twice daily706km (439 miles)
Bus to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1, plane5h 10m
€170($170)
every 4 hours944km (586 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 55m
€95($95)
hourly577km (359 miles)
Bus to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1, plane and train5h 35m
€120($120)
5 times a day646km (401 miles)
Train
5h 55m
€40($40)
every 20 mins515km (320 miles)
Bus
9h 45m
€55($55)
every 20 mins551km (342 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
€58($58)
on demand485km (301 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