The cheapest and fastest busesfrom Madrid to MotrilShowing times and prices for Jul 14
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$47
Fastest journey
5h 0m
Average duration
6h 20m
Buses per day
11
Distance
406 km
Madrid to Motril bus with Alsa
Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and train for Madrid to Motril
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Motril among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $46.
Distance: 253 miles (408 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $190 Average price | $61 Average price | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Motril:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Motril costing on average $61 (€50).
A bus is $153 (€126) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Motril costing on average $190 (€156).
Other travel options to Motril take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 36m.
Bus takes on average 4h 36m.
Tickets start at around $36 (€30) compared to roughly $97 (€80) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $60 (€50). The journey takes 4h 36m versus 4h 34m 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.
Direct services are operated by Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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.
Madrid to Motril Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Live departures
Madrid to Motril bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Motril buses for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supra Economy · Normal | 9:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 6h25 | 3:25 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Supra Economy · Normal | 9:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h15 | 4:15 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Normal · Normal | 10:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h30 | 6:00 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Supra Economy · Normal | 2:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h15 | 9:30 PM Motril, Hospital General Santa Ana | 1 transfer | |
| Supra Economy · Normal | 2:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h45 | 10:00 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Normal | 11:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 6h25 | 5:25 AM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 11:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 5h55 | 5:25 AM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
| Normal · Normal | 1:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 6h40 | 8:10 AM Motril, Hospital General Santa Ana | 1 transfer | |
| Normal · Normal | 7:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h30 | 2:30 PM Motril, Hospital General Santa Ana | 1 transfer | |
| Normal | 7:15 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 6h40 | 1:55 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 8:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 5h55 | 1:55 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Supra Economy · Normal | 8:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h10 | 3:25 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Supra Economy · Normal | 8:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 8h00 | 4:15 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Motril
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Buses from Madrid to Motril run on average 15 times per day, taking around 4h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 253 miles (408 km) distance in 5h 55m.
Distance 253 miles (408 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 5h 55m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 42 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar from Madrid to MotrilYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Motril with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar for as low as $32 (€26). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Madrid to Motril
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Motril by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Motril, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa Supra
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- Castillo de Carchuna, a historic 18th-century fortress offering panoramic views of the coastline
- Parque de los Pueblos de América, a botanical garden featuring diverse plant species and a tranquil setting
- Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza, a revered religious site with impressive architecture and cultural significance
- Sugar Museum, an informative museum detailing the history of sugar production in the region
- Charca de Suárez, a nature reserve perfect for birdwatching and observing local wildlife.
- Stroll through Parque de las Americas, enjoy a relaxing walk in a lush park with gardens and fountains
- Explore the Old Town, wander through charming streets with historical buildings and local shops
- Relax at Playa Granada, unwind on a beautiful beach with golden sands and clear waters
- Visit the local markets, experience the vibrant atmosphere and shop for fresh produce and local crafts
- Try local cuisine, savor traditional dishes at a variety of local restaurants and tapas bars.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Within 48 hours, a fee applies.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa Supra
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Alsa Supra
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Madrid to Motril
Most Madrid to Motril buses use the Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses to Motril, Estación de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Motril, Hospital General Santa Ana. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Motril bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Madrid station do buses to Motril leave from?
Getting to Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses from Madrid city centre
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses bus station facilities and services
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km), La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) from Madrid city centre
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) bus station facilities and services
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Rodilla, Mahoudrid
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are aTMs located throughout T4, major cards accepted .
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets.
Getting to Madrid, Avenida de América from Madrid city centre
Madrid, Avenida de América is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Avenida de América bus station facilities and services
Madrid, Avenida de América has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Rincón (0.5 km), La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and on the second floor.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Avenida de América.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Motril, Estación de Autobuses from Motril city centre
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