- Must visit
Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
6 h 25 m
Average duration
6 h 27 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
408 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Motril to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Motril to Madrid will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 21 buses that leave Motril for Madrid on Wed, Jul 22, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct buses cover the 408 km distance in an average of 6 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 25 m .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest buses will take 6 h 30 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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Normal · NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Motril to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 55m. 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 $26, and a flight costs an average of $38.
Distance: 253 miles (408 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $147 Average price | $51 Average price | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 2m Average total duration 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Motril to Madrid:
A bus is $23 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Motril to Madrid costing on average $51 (€51).
A bus is $119 (€119) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Motril to Madrid costing on average $147 (€147).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 33m.
Bus takes on average 4h 32m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (4h 32m by bus vs 4h 33m by car) and save roughly $51 (€51) compared to fuel and tolls ($28 (€28) vs $80 (€80)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
The table below shows live departures for Motril to Madrid buses for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal · Normal | 10:00 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 8h30 | 6:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:10 PM Motril, Hospital General Santa Ana | 8h20 | 6:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, July 22 | |||||
Normal · Supra Economy | 6:15 AM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 7h15 | 1:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Supra Economy | 6:20 AM Motril, Hospital General Santa Ana | 7h25 | 1:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Supra Economy | 7:00 AM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 6h30 | 1:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 8:05 AM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 8h10 | 4:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 8:10 AM Motril, Hospital General Santa Ana | 8h05 | 4:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 8:35 AM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 6h25 | 3:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 9:00 AM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 7h15 | 4:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 02183 | 10:00 AM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 10h41 | 8:41 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:00 AM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 8h00 | 6:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06189 | 10:00 AM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 11h23 | 9:23 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06199 | 10:00 AM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 12h41 | 10:41 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:30 AM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 6h30 | 6:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Supra Economy | 12:30 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 7h00 | 7:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:30 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 7h00 | 8:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 1:35 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 6h25 | 8:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 2:15 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 7h45 | 10:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:00 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 7h00 | 10:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Motril to Madrid run on average 17 times per day, taking around 4h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€26) if you book in advance.
There are 6 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 6h 25m.
Distance 253 miles (408 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€26) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 6h 25m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 63 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Motril to Madrid 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 Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Motril to Madrid buses use the Motril, Estación de Autobuses to Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid, Avenida de América. Use this guide to compare Motril and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Estación Sur 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), Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km), La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
Available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Madrid, Avenida de América is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Avenida de América 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), Restaurante El Rincón (0.5 km), La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and on the second floor.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Avenida de América.
Available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Elevators, ramps.
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) has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Rodilla, Mahoudrid
ATMs are aTMs located throughout T4, major cards accepted .
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
Available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets.
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