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Getting the Bono Murcia bus and tram card

Rechargeable stored-value card shared by the city buses, the outlying-district buses (TMP) and the tram. There is a general version and personalised ones (student, large family, pensioners) with cheaper fares.

Who: Anyone (general card); the personalised versions require meeting their conditions.

Our English summary of the official information, which is in Spanish (official name: Sacar el Bono Murcia para bus y tranvía).

Checked against the official pages on 11 October 2026.

Our English translation; the official pages and forms are in Spanish.

Cost
Card: 1 €. Per trip in 2026, with the 40 % discount: general 0,69 €, student 0,51 €, general large family 0,30 €, special large family free. Single bus ticket: 1,85 €

What you need

  • Student: DNI or NIE, proof of official studies for the current year and a recent photo
  • Student registered on the Murcia padrón who studies elsewhere: padrón certificate
  • Large family: valid certificate with Murcia as the municipality, padrón certificate (max. 3 months old), DNI/NIE of each member, application and photo
  • Renewal: the previous card

Step by step, in person

  1. 1Book an appointment at the Transportes de Murcia office
  2. 2Bring the documents for your card type and 1 € for the card
  3. 3Top up from 5 € (bank cards are not accepted at the offices)
  4. 4Validate when boarding: transfers between Transportes de Murcia lines are free within 60 minutes
Book an appointmentor call 968 216 405

Where

  • Transportes de Murcia customer service office

    Plaza de Camachos, 2, 30001 Murcia

    968 216 405

  • Transportes de Murcia information desk in the Abenarabi municipal building (with a City Council appointment)

  • Tranvía de Murcia (tram) and TMP (Latbus) offices, for some card types

The 40 % discount applies to the passes, not to the single ticket. The large-family card expires after 2 years or when the certificate expires.

Official sources

This guide summarises these official pages (in Spanish; the page titles are theirs). Amounts and deadlines are those they publish; if they change, the official page prevails.

Frequently asked questions

What documents do I need for “Getting the Bono Murcia bus and tram card”?

According to the official information: Student: DNI or NIE, proof of official studies for the current year and a recent photo; Student registered on the Murcia padrón who studies elsewhere: padrón certificate; Large family: valid certificate with Murcia as the municipality, padrón certificate (max. 3 months old), DNI/NIE of each member, application and photo and Renewal: the previous card.

How much does “Getting the Bono Murcia bus and tram card” cost?

According to the official page: Card: 1 €. Per trip in 2026, with the 40 % discount: general 0,69 €, student 0,51 €, general large family 0,30 €, special large family free. Single bus ticket: 1,85 €.

Where is it done?

It is done in person; it is handled by Transportes de Murcia. In person: Transportes de Murcia customer service office (Plaza de Camachos, 2, 30001 Murcia); Transportes de Murcia information desk in the Abenarabi municipal building (with a City Council appointment); Tranvía de Murcia (tram) and TMP (Latbus) offices, for some card types.

Do I need an appointment?

Yes, for in-person service: book it on the official appointment website or by calling 968 216 405.

Who can do it?

According to the official information: Anyone (general card); the personalised versions require meeting their conditions.

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