Madrid to Murcia?
Jan 5, 2010, 7:04 pm
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Madrid to Murcia?
I'm having a really difficult time finding information on possible train options between Madrid and Murcia.
Has anyone traveled this route?
Are there any evening trains available (overnight) so I can skip on booking a hotel room in Madrid and use the train, maybe even from the airport (MAD) to city center Murcia?
I'm traveling in March.
thanks,
--Russ
Has anyone traveled this route?
Are there any evening trains available (overnight) so I can skip on booking a hotel room in Madrid and use the train, maybe even from the airport (MAD) to city center Murcia?
I'm traveling in March.
thanks,
--Russ
Jan 6, 2010, 4:39 am
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Jan 6, 2010, 4:50 am
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If you try this for March you get no results, that is probably the OP’s problem. The reason is – I guess - this (sorry, Spanish only).
In short: because of small schedule changes there are currently no trains loaded in the system beyond January 30th. So it “looks” as if no trains are available.
In short: because of small schedule changes there are currently no trains loaded in the system beyond January 30th. So it “looks” as if no trains are available.
Jan 6, 2010, 3:06 pm
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ah, thanks for that!
for anyone that is familiar with public transport in Spain
what are the advantages and disadvantages of choosing train service over bus service on this route?
I saw there is an overnight bus, which might kill two birds with one stone (take care of accommodation for me as well)
Koby, this is off topic, but what are the public trasport options for Barcelona... I'm arriving 7:55am and departing 5:35pm on a weekday in March.... enough time to get a sneak peak of the city?
thanks,
--Russ
for anyone that is familiar with public transport in Spain
what are the advantages and disadvantages of choosing train service over bus service on this route?
I saw there is an overnight bus, which might kill two birds with one stone (take care of accommodation for me as well)
Koby, this is off topic, but what are the public trasport options for Barcelona... I'm arriving 7:55am and departing 5:35pm on a weekday in March.... enough time to get a sneak peak of the city?
thanks,
--Russ
Jan 8, 2010, 3:33 am
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When going back to the airport, make sure to take the bus that goes to the correct terminal (there are 2 different routes, I think A1 and A2).
Jan 8, 2010, 3:43 am
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My experience with bus travel in Spain is limited, but I would only consider it if money is really an issue. I've found 2 "overnight" buses to Murcia (one leaving from the airport at 11pm) and none offers special seats. So sleeping would be difficult. and you arrive at 5am in Murcia...
Jan 10, 2010, 8:20 pm
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thank you for keeping me posted, at this time I think bus would do the trick!
PS. I'm sure you'd be busy mid week but if available how about a mini-Do in Barcelona? (March 4th)
PS. I'm sure you'd be busy mid week but if available how about a mini-Do in Barcelona? (March 4th)
But I’ll keep it in mind... ^
Feb 13, 2010, 11:17 am
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My experience with bus travel in Spain is limited, but I would only consider it if money is really an issue. I've found 2 "overnight" buses to Murcia (one leaving from the airport at 11pm) and none offers special seats. So sleeping would be difficult. and you arrive at 5am in Murcia...
Would anyone risk a 5am bus arrival with a 7am flight departure (domestic)
How far is the bus stop from the check-in counter? Can you check in online for Iberia? How bad is security at MAD for a 7am mid week domestic departure?