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Compare train, coach and flight for Santander to Murcia
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Santander to Murcia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £72, while a flight costs an average of £124.
Distance: 649 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight | Driving |
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£87 Average Price | £72 Average Price Cheapest | £124 Average Price | £118 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 29m Average total duration 10h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Murcia:
A train is £14 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Santander to Murcia costing on average £87.
A train is £52 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santander to Murcia costing on average £124.
Other travel options to Murcia take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 40m.
Coach takes on average 11h 29m.
Tickets start at around £87 compared to roughly £118 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £31. The journey takes 10h 59m versus 7h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Santander to Murcia
How to get to Murcia from Santander by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santander to Murcia is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
BILMAN6:1514h00Santander, Estación de Autobuses20:15Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses£611One-way0 changes
Cheapest
BILMAN6:1514h00Santander, Estación de Autobuses20:15Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses£611One-way0 changes
Fastest
VY1597 · VY131218:305h10Santander Airport23:40Alicante Elche Airport£1941One-way1 change
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0579213:558h14Santander station22:09Murcia Del Carmen£1321One-way1 change
Normal · Normal · Normal16:0013h05Santander, Estación de Autobuses5:05Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses£671One-way2 changes
Normal · Normal1:0011h30Santander, Estación de Autobuses12:30Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses£701One-way1 change
Normal · Normal1:0011h30Santander, Estación de Autobuses12:30Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses£701One-way1 change
IB5353 · IB508018:305h10Santander Airport23:40Alicante Elche Airport£3351One-way1 change
IB1066 · IB10116:306h35Santander Airport13:05Alicante Elche Airport£5111One-way1 change
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This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Murcia:
A train is £14 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Santander to Murcia costing on average £87.
A train is £52 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santander to Murcia costing on average £124.
Other travel options to Murcia take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 40m.
Coach takes on average 11h 29m.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santander and Murcia as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Santander Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Murcia Del Carmen.
- Coaches mostly depart from Santander, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, Bilman Bus, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar to go to Murcia by coach.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros to go to Murcia by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Air Nostrum, Volotea, Iberia to go to Murcia by flight.
- 1 direct coaches per day with Bilman Bus, BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct flights per day with Volotea.
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