Tren en la ruta Madrid Murcia
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Madrid-Murcia trains: timetables, fares and offers

Madrid-Murcia train in 2h 46min from €15. 3 departures a day, real timetables and stops. Check fares and book your trip.

From 15€ 9 trains/day AVE · Avlo 2h 46'

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2026-09-03
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Route summary

Quick summary of the Madrid-Murcia route

The Madrid-Murcia train covers 400 km in 2h 46min on the fastest AVE, and up to 3h 35min on the services with more stops. There are 3 departures a day from Madrid-Chamartín to Murcia, from €15 and averaging €61. Prices vary with the date, how far ahead you book and the fares on sale. Check the search box for your own trip.
Inside an AVE train
The AVE covers the route in 2h 46min
Distance400 km
Shortest journey2h 46min (AVE)
Longest journey3h 35min
Departures a day3 trains
Train typesAVE and Avlo
Lowest fare€15
Average fare€61
Highest fare€172
Cheapest time of daybefore 9am
Best time to book31-60 days before travelling
Departure stationMadrid-Chamartín
Arrival stationMurcia
Schedules

Madrid-Murcia train timetable

The first train leaves Madrid-Chamartín at 06:15 and the last one at 19:15. The fastest service is the AVE at 10:00, arriving at 12:46 in 2h 46min. Prices vary with the date, how far ahead you book and the fares on sale. Check the search box for your own trip.

Madrid-Murcia train timetable
DepartureArrivalDurationTypeStops
06:15 09:50 3h 35min
AVLO
07:00 11:32 4h 32min
AVE
10:00 12:46 2h 46min
AVE
10:30 14:39 4h 09min
AVE
12:00 15:54 3h 54min
AVE
12:30 17:53 5h 23min
AVLO
14:00 17:53 3h 53min
AVE
15:00 19:18 4h 18min
AVE
17:00 20:52 3h 52min
AVLO
18:00 21:54 3h 54min
AVE
19:00 22:50 3h 50min
AVE
19:15 22:09 2h 54min
AVE

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Prices

Madrid-Murcia train fares

The Madrid-Murcia train starts at €15.00 in Turista class, with an average fare of €61 across everything on sale. Preferente class can reach €172. Based on 1,525 real queries to the Renfe API.
Madrid-Murcia train fares by type and class
Type/classFromAverage fareUp to
AVLO Turista €15.00 €54.37 €122.80
AVE Turista €23.30 €50.15 €126.70
AVE Preferente €29.75 €77.12 €171.80
Journey time

How long does the Madrid-Murcia train take?

The AVE takes 2h 46min between Madrid-Chamartín and Murcia. Services with more stops take up to 3h 35min. Prices vary with the date, how far ahead you book and the fares on sale. Check the search box for your own trip.

How long does the Madrid-Murcia train take?
Service Duration Departures a day
AVE 2h 46min – 2h 54min 2
Avlo 3h 35min 1
Stations

Stations on the Madrid-Murcia route

Trains leave from Madrid-Chamartín and arrive at Murcia. There are also 2 services from Madrid Puerta de Atocha, terminating at Murcia. Prices vary with the date, how far ahead you book and the fares on sale. Check the search box for your own trip.
On board

On board the Madrid-Murcia train

The route is served by AVE and Avlo. What each train carries depends on the set assigned to the service, so it is worth checking when you book.

Service Duration Departures a day Classes
AVE 2h 46min – 2h 54min 2 Turista and Preferente
Avlo 3h 35min 1 Turista
Savings

How to pay less on the Madrid-Murcia train

To save on the Madrid-Murcia train, book 31-60 days ahead (28% average saving). Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week, averaging €51. Data from 1,525 real queries to the Renfe API.
Book 31-60d ahead
28.0% cheaper than buying in the last 48 hours
Average fare booking this far ahead: €58
Travel on Tuesday
The cheapest day of the week, averaging €51
Tuesday: €51 on average vs Friday: €74
Pick first thing in the morning trains
The cheapest time of day, averaging €28
€28 on average vs €78 at the most expensive time
Search with flexible dates
Moving the trip by ±2 days can bring the fare down a long way
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Search with flexible dates
Moving the trip by ±2 days can bring the fare down a long way
Compare departure days in the ofertren.com search box
FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the Madrid-Murcia train

How much does the Madrid-Murcia train cost?

From €15 one way, averaging €61 and up to €172 on the busiest dates. The lowest fare on record is Avlo Turista, from €15.00.

How long does the train from Madrid to Murcia take?

The AVE takes 2h 46min between Madrid-Chamartín and Murcia. Services with more stops take up to 3h 35min.

How many trains a day run from Madrid to Murcia?

3 departures a day from Madrid-Chamartín, split between AVE and Avlo. There are also 2 services from Madrid Puerta de Atocha.

Which station do trains to Murcia leave from in Madrid?

From Madrid-Chamartín, where the 3 daily services on this route start. The ones leaving Madrid Puerta de Atocha are the exception.

Which station in Murcia do trains from Madrid arrive at?

At Murcia. Services from Madrid Puerta de Atocha terminate at Murcia.

Does the Madrid-Murcia train make intermediate stops?

The most frequent stops are ELX AV, Orihuela-Miguel Hernández, Cuenca Fernando Zobel, Albacete-Los Llanos and Villena Av.

What time do the first and last trains to Murcia leave?

The first leaves Madrid-Chamartín at 06:15 and arrives at 09:50. The last one leaves at 19:15 and arrives at 22:09.

When is the Madrid-Murcia train cheapest?

Booking 31-60 days before travelling saves 28.0% on average. Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week, averaging €51. The first thing in the morning trains are the cheapest of the day, averaging €28.