- Must visit
Museo Nacional del Prado
Madrid’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A cornerstone of the city’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
6 h 25 m
Average duration
6 h 48 m
Buses per day
4
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 $33.
Of the 4 buses that leave Motril for Madrid on Sat, Jun 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 06 the direct buses cover the 408 km distance in an average of 6 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 25 m .
On Sat, Jun 06 the slowest buses will take 6 h 55 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.








Omio 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 $33. 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 $33, and a flight costs an average of $47.
Distance: 253 miles (408 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $182 Average price | $63 Average price | $99 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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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 Motril to Madrid:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Motril to Madrid costing on average $63 (€51).
A bus is $147 (€119) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Motril to Madrid costing on average $182 (€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 $64 (€51) compared to fuel and tolls ($35 (€28) vs $99 (€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 Alsa | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
The table below shows live departures for Motril to Madrid buses for today, Friday, June 5. 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 | 3:00 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 7h30 | 10:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:10 PM Motril, Hospital General Santa Ana | 7h20 | 10:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 4:15 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 6h45 | 11:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 5:05 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 6h55 | 12:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:05 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 6h40 | 11:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
| Saturday, June 6 | |||||
![]() | 8:35 AM Motril | 6h25 | 3:00 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:35 AM Motril | 6h55 | 4:30 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 $33 (€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 $33 (€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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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 63 days |
Discover the best of Madrid — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Madrid trip today.
Madrid’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A cornerstone of the city’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Spain’s national museum of 20th-century and contemporary art, best known for Picasso’s Guernica and strong collections by Dalí and Miró.
A major art museum spanning Old Masters to modern works, complementing the Prado and Reina Sofía with an exceptionally broad private collection.
Madrid’s grand historic square, lined with arcades and elegant façades, and a classic starting point for exploring the old center.
The symbolic heart of Madrid, known for Kilometer Zero, the clock tower, and constant energy day and night.
Madrid’s most famous park, ideal for walks, boating, monuments, gardens, and popular photo spots such as the Crystal Palace area.
Madrid’s signature chickpea stew, served in courses with broth, vegetables, and assorted meats. It is one of the city’s most traditional comfort dishes.
A classic Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, especially associated with bars around Plaza Mayor. It is simple, iconic, and widely loved.
A rich stew of tripe, chorizo, and morcilla cooked with paprika. It is a historic Madrid tavern dish with bold, hearty flavors.
Historic restaurant founded in the eighteenth century, famous for roast meats and classic Castilian cooking in an atmospheric old setting.
Legendary traditional restaurant best known for huevos rotos, with a polished yet classic tavern feel and strong local reputation.
Iconic spot for churros con chocolate, open long hours and known for a lively, historic atmosphere near the city center.
Moderate for Western Europe. Museums and transport are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave EUR 1-2 in cafés; 5-10% in restaurants for very good service. Taxis are often rounded up, but tipping is not obligatory.
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