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Madrid to Murcia Bullet Train Tickets & Timetable

Madrid to Murcia trains run on Renfe's Madrid-Levante high-speed corridor, using AVE services to Murcia del Carmen. Trains usually depart from Madrid Chamartin-Clara Campoamor, with calls varying by departure and often including Cuenca Fernando Zobel, Albacete-Los Llanos, Villena AV, Alicante, Elche AV, or Orihuela before Murcia. The rail distance is about 400 km, depending on the service pattern. The fastest AVE services take about 2 hours 45 minutes, while slower departures with more stops can take around 3 hours 30 minutes. Standard, Comfort, and Premium fare options may appear depending on the train, with seat reservation included on AVE services. One-way AVE fares between Madrid and Murcia start from about €19 ($21 USD) for advance Basico fares and can rise to around €105 ($114 USD) for flexible Premium fares. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability. There are usually around 8 to 10 direct departures per day in one direction. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead; book earlier for Easter Week, August holidays, Christmas/New Year, and long weekends.

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Seats

Madrid

Murcia

Each ticket has information about

Departure Time

Travel time

Arrival Time

Changes

Brand name / Train type

Ticket price

Morning trains

06:15

MadridMadrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor

3h 35m

09:50

MurciaStation

Direct

High-speed

Renfe Avlo 05668

from

4891 USD

3h 35m, Direct

06:15

MadridMadrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor

09:50

MurciaStation

from

4891 USD

Direct

High-speed

Renfe Avlo 05668

10:00

MadridMadrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor

2h 46m

12:46

MurciaStation

Direct

High-speed

Renfe AVE 05962

from

6016 USD

2h 46m, Direct

10:00

MadridMadrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor

12:46

MurciaStation

from

6016 USD

Direct

High-speed

Renfe AVE 05962

Day trains

14:27

MadridMadrid Atocha

3h 26m

17:53

MurciaStation

Direct

High-speed

Renfe AVE 05742

from

9731 USD

3h 26m, Direct

14:27

MadridMadrid Atocha

17:53

MurciaStation

from

9731 USD

Direct

High-speed

Renfe AVE 05742

Evening trains

19:15

MadridMadrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor

2h 54m

22:09

MurciaStation

Direct

High-speed

Renfe AVE 05792

from

6016 USD

2h 54m, Direct

19:15

MadridMadrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor

22:09

MurciaStation

from

6016 USD

Direct

High-speed

Renfe AVE 05792

First train

06:15

Last train

19:15

Travel duration

3h 12m

Daily departures

Departure station

Madrid

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Murcia

Ticket price

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Rail Monsters provides official tickets for the Madrid to Murcia train route, including Renfe AVE services between Madrid Chamartin-Clara Campoamor and Murcia del Carmen. Select a departure, compare fare conditions, and complete the booking online.

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Exchange and cancellation rules depend on the Renfe fare selected for the Madrid to Murcia route. Basico fares are more restrictive, while Elige and Premium options normally provide more flexibility before departure.

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Madrid to Murcia Route Overview

The Madrid to Murcia route links Spain's capital with the Segura valley via the high-speed line across Castilla-La Mancha and the southeastern Mediterranean corridor. A distinctive feature is the final approach through the Vega Baja and Murcia's irrigated huerta landscape, a sharp contrast with the dry plateau around Madrid and Albacete. AVE tickets are train-specific and include an assigned seat, so passengers do not board non-reserved cars as they might on some regional rail systems. Murcia del Carmen's high-speed upgrade has reduced the Madrid trip to under 3 hours on the fastest services.

Travel time

3h 12m

Train type

Renfe AVE

Renfe Avlo

Fastest trip

2h 46m

Longest trip

3h 35m

Madrid

Madrid is Spain's capital and the main long-distance rail hub for routes to the east and south. Most Madrid to Murcia high-speed trains depart from Madrid Chamartin-Clara Campoamor, north of the city center and connected by Metro, Cercanias, taxis, and city buses.

Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor

Station

Madrid Atocha

Station

Madrid Príncipe Pio

Station

Madrid - Atocha Cercanías

Station

3h 12m

Murcia

Murcia is the capital of the Region of Murcia, known for its Baroque cathedral, university quarter, and irrigated huerta along the Segura River. Trains arrive at Murcia del Carmen, the city's main railway station, south of the historic center with onward taxi, bus, and local rail links.

Murcia

Station

Available Ticket Classes

Renfe AVE services between Madrid and Murcia use reserved seating. Basico is the lowest fare family and normally includes a Standard seat with limited change conditions. Elige allows more flexible conditions and may be offered in Standard or Comfort seating, depending on the train. Elige Confort and Premium provide Comfort seating when available, with wider seats and more space than Standard. Premium fares usually include the most flexible conditions and may include onboard extras on eligible AVE services. Avlo and Ouigo Espana are not regular operators on the Madrid to Murcia route.

from

$1770

Economy Class

from

$7329

Business class

Practical Information for AVE Travelers

Madrid to Murcia AVE passengers should follow Renfe long-distance luggage rules. Bags must be placed in the train's racks or designated luggage zones without blocking aisles.

Luggage Allowance

Renfe AVE passengers may usually carry up to 3 pieces of luggage with a combined weight limit of 25 kg and a combined size limit of 290 cm, with no single item exceeding 85 x 55 x 35 cm. Ticket checks can include luggage compliance at station access points.

Storage Facilities

AVE trainsets have overhead racks for cabin-sized bags, luggage shelves near car entrances, and spaces at the ends of some cars for larger suitcases. Keep valuables with you, as station stops at Albacete, Alicante, Elche, or Orihuela may involve passenger turnover.

Special Items

Folded bicycles and scooters may be carried if packed within Renfe size limits. Larger sports equipment or musical instruments must be packed as luggage and may require a specific ticket condition if they exceed standard dimensions.

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Madrid to Murcia Map

The Madrid to Murcia route uses the Madrid-Levante high-speed network from Madrid Chamartin-Clara Campoamor toward Cuenca, Albacete, and the Alicante-Murcia corridor. Depending on the service, trains may call at Cuenca Fernando Zobel, Albacete-Los Llanos, Villena AV, Alicante, Elche AV, and Orihuela before reaching Murcia del Carmen. The route crosses the Meseta, the La Mancha plain, and the lower Segura valley.

Rail vs Bus vs Plane

Train

Changes

Travel time

Price from

Departures

Rating

Train

AVE

Changes

Direct

Travel time

3h 7m

Price from

$30

Departures

Rating

Train

AVLO

Changes

Direct

Travel time

3h 35m

Price from

Departures

Rating

The Madrid to Murcia train runs city-center to city-center, from Chamartin to Murcia del Carmen, without airport transfers. Long-distance buses between Madrid and Murcia commonly take about 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours 30 minutes, often from Estacion Sur or Madrid airport to Murcia bus station. Flights are less practical for this city pair because Murcia's airport has limited domestic links and Alicante airport requires a road transfer to Murcia. Rail also produces lower emissions than flying or solo car travel on this corridor.

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Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Winner

Train

Apprx.

3h 12m

$8-$133

Bus

Apprx.

5h 0m

$24-$45

Flight

Apprx.

1h 15m

$80-$240

Madrid to Murcia Bullet Train

The main direct train between Madrid and Murcia is Renfe AVE. The fastest AVE services reach up to 300 km/h (186 mph) on high-speed sections and take about 2 hours 45 minutes when stop patterns are limited. Other AVE departures take closer to 3 hours 30 minutes when they call at additional stations such as Albacete, Alicante, Elche AV, or Orihuela. AVE trains include assigned seats in Standard or Comfort seating, with fare families such as Basico, Elige, Elige Confort, and Premium controlling flexibility and inclusions. Some departures may be extended services beyond Murcia or start from other parts of the high-speed network, but the Madrid to Murcia section remains reserved-seat long-distance rail. Operator: Renfe.

Renfe AVE

Renfe AVE is Spain's high-speed rail service on major routes from Madrid.

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Renfe Avlo

Renfe Avlo is Spain's low-cost high-speed train with Turista class only.

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FAQ about the Madrid - Murcia Route

How long is the Madrid to Murcia train?

The fastest Madrid to Murcia AVE services take about 2 hours 45 minutes. Slower direct departures with more intermediate stops can take around 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers about 400 km between Madrid Chamartin-Clara Campoamor and Murcia del Carmen.

How fast is the AVE from Madrid to Murcia?

AVE trains on the Madrid-Levante high-speed line can run at up to 300 km/h (186 mph) on suitable sections. Average speed is lower because trains may stop at Cuenca, Albacete, Alicante, Elche AV, or Orihuela before Murcia.

How much is the train from Madrid to Murcia?

One-way AVE fares from Madrid to Murcia start from about €19 ($21 USD) for advance Basico tickets and can rise to around €105 ($114 USD) for flexible Premium fares. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability.

How do I book Madrid to Murcia train tickets?

Book Madrid to Murcia tickets on Rail Monsters by entering your date, selecting a Renfe AVE departure, and choosing the fare and seat class shown for that train. Payment is online, e-tickets are sent by email, and bookings can be managed in the iOS and Android apps. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of departure.

Does the Renfe Spain Pass cover Madrid to Murcia?

The Renfe Spain Pass can cover eligible Renfe long-distance trains, including AVE routes, when a seat reservation is made for the selected train. Availability and pass conditions depend on the pass type and travel date. Rail Monsters sells individual tickets for the Madrid to Murcia route.

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