- Must visit
Museo Preindustrial de la Caña de Azúcar
Motril's leading museum on pre-industrial sugar-cane production, set in a restored mill. Essential for understanding the city's identity.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$15
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$15
Fastest journey on Sep 18
1 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
1 h 57 m
Buses on Sep 18
16
Distance
80 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Málaga to Motril is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Málaga to Motril will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 16 buses from Málaga to Motril, including 16 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 80 km distance in an average of 1 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 2 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Motril among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, while a bus costs an average of $14.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $14 (€12) compared to roughly $19 (€16) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5 (€4). The journey takes 2h 15m versus 1h 18m 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
The table below shows live departures for Málaga to Motril buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 11:15 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 2h30 | 1:45 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:20 AM Málaga, Puerto Málaga | 2h25 | 1:45 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 2h10 | 2:55 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:30 PM Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 2h45 | 5:15 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:00 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 2h15 | 5:15 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:05 PM Málaga, Puerto Málaga | 2h10 | 5:15 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:00 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 2h20 | 6:20 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:05 PM Málaga, Puerto Málaga | 2h15 | 6:20 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 7:15 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 2h30 | 8:15 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:50 PM Málaga, Puerto Málaga | 2h25 | 8:15 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:00 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h25 | 8:25 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:15 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 2h20 | 10:35 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:20 PM Málaga, Puerto Málaga | 2h15 | 10:35 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:00 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 2h25 | 12:25 AM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:05 PM Málaga, Puerto Málaga | 2h20 | 12:25 AM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Málaga to Motril run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:30, the last at 22:05. The fastest bus covers the 49 miles (80 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 49 miles (80 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€12) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 6:30 AM |
Last bus 10:05 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Motril — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Motril trip today.
Motril's leading museum on pre-industrial sugar-cane production, set in a restored mill. Essential for understanding the city's identity.
Museum in the old sugar factory explaining industrial processes, machinery, and Motril's major role in Spain's sugar history.
Exhibition venue in Casa Garcés with rotating art, history, and cultural displays. A good stop for current local programming.
Large municipal park with gardens, shade, and sports areas, valued by locals for relaxed walks away from the busier center.
Beach district east of Motril known for long walks, sea views, and a quieter residential feel compared with busier resort areas.
Central square surrounded by civic buildings and cafés, ideal for people-watching and experiencing Motril's daily urban life.
A hearty fisherman’s stew from the Granada coast with several rockfish and potatoes. It is a classic Costa Tropical dish tied to local seafaring traditions.
Fresh sardines grilled on skewers over open coals, a staple along the Andalusian coast. Simple, smoky and strongly linked to beach dining culture.
Red prawns from nearby Motril and the Granada coast, prized for their sweet flavor and delicate texture. Usually served grilled or simply cooked with sea salt.
Refined restaurant known for creative Andalusian cuisine and polished service in central Motril. A strong choice for a more upscale meal.
Well-known seafood restaurant at Playa Granada, valued for rice dishes, fish and a relaxed seafront atmosphere.
Popular beachside chiringuito serving grilled fish, fried seafood and classic Andalusian coastal dishes in an informal setting.
Motril is moderate for southern Spain: lodging is often cheaper than big cities, dining is fairly priced, and local buses are low cost for tourists.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change for cafes; taxi fares are usually rounded up.
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Estación de Autobuses -> Plaza de España, Motril
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Málaga 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.

Most Málaga to Motril buses use the Malaga, Estación de Autobuses to Motril, Estación de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Motril, C. Rector David Aguilar Peña / C. Rector Pascual Rivas Carrera. Use this guide to compare Málaga and Motril bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses is 1 km from Málaga city centre. Public transport options include:
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas 24 (0.4 km), Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station, near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Malaga, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Malaga, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Málaga, Puerto Málaga has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas Bar Málaga (in the station), Fast Food Outlet Málaga (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Málaga, Puerto Málaga.
Available at Málaga, Puerto Málaga: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Málaga, Puerto Málaga: Elevators, ramps.
Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) is 7 km from Málaga city centre. Public transport options include:
Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Local Cuisine Corner (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals area.
Ticket office support is available at Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3).
Available at Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3): Elevators, ramps.
Motril, Cam. del Pelaíllo / C. Moral is 3 km from Motril city centre. Public transport options include:
Motril, Cam. del Pelaíllo / C. Moral has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Motril, Cam. del Pelaíllo / C. Moral. ATMs are available at Motril, Cam. del Pelaíllo / C. Moral.
Ticket office support is available at Motril, Cam. del Pelaíllo / C. Moral.
Available at Motril, Cam. del Pelaíllo / C. Moral: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Motril, Cam. del Pelaíllo / C. Moral: Not equipped for wheelchair access.
Motril, Puerto de Motril is 3 km from Motril city centre. Public transport options include:
Motril, Puerto de Motril has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Nearby cafes and restaurants are accessible.
Wi-Fi is available at Motril, Puerto de Motril. ATMs are available at Motril, Puerto de Motril.
Ticket office support is available at Motril, Puerto de Motril.
Available at Motril, Puerto de Motril: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Motril, Puerto de Motril: Wheelchair access available.
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