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Museo Preindustrial de la Caña de Azúcar
Museum dedicated to Motril’s sugar-cane industry, set around historic machinery and interpretation spaces explaining the town’s industrial heritage.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 57 m
Buses per day
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.
Of the 16 buses that leave Málaga for Motril on Fri, Jun 19, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 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, Jun 19 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 prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a bus costs an average of $14.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m 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 $15 (€12) compared to roughly $19 (€15) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4 (€3). The journey takes 1h 34m 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 06:10AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
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 12:20PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
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 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
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 05:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | 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 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
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 07:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
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 09:40PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
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 tomorrow, Friday, June 19. 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 18 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 18 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 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€12) |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 6:30 AM |
Last bus 10:05 PM |
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Best time to book 21 days |
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Museum dedicated to Motril’s sugar-cane industry, set around historic machinery and interpretation spaces explaining the town’s industrial heritage.
Local art center and gallery space showing works linked to the painter José Hernández Quero and temporary exhibitions in central Motril.
City history museum presenting archaeological finds, documents, and exhibits on Motril’s urban, maritime, and agricultural past.
Hill area associated with the sanctuary, known for elevated views over Motril and the surrounding Costa Tropical landscape.
Large central park with tropical planting, monuments, and shaded walking paths; one of Motril’s most pleasant everyday public spaces.
Historic main square in the heart of Motril, surrounded by key civic buildings and ideal for orienting yourself in the old center.
Fresh sardines skewered and grilled over charcoal, a classic coastal dish on the Costa Tropical and nearby beaches.
Assorted small fish lightly floured and fried, a staple of the Granada coast served in tapas bars and seafood restaurants.
Prawns cooked with garlic, olive oil, and chili. Popular in coastal Andalusia and common in Motril seafood dining.
Recognized restaurant in the Motril area serving polished Andalusian cuisine with strong seafood and seasonal specialties.
Well-known Motril restaurant with a refined approach to Andalusian and market cuisine in a modern setting.
Established beachfront venue known for rice dishes, grilled fish, and classic Costa Tropical seafood in a relaxed setting.
Generally moderate. Cafes and local menus are affordable, while seafront dining and hotels cost more in peak summer.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated. Small change for cafes and taxis is enough.
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Motril, Estación de Autobuses -> Motril Centro
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