- 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.
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The cheapest and fastest buses from Nerja to Motril
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Oct 13
Cheapest price on Oct 13
€6
Average ticket price on Oct 13
€6
Fastest journey on Oct 13
40 m
Average journey duration on Oct 13
55 m
Buses on Oct 13
11
Distance
33 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nerja to Motril is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nerja to Motril will cost around €6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.
Fast buses
On Tue, Oct 13, we found 11 buses from Nerja to Motril, including 11 direct services.
On Tue, Oct 13 the direct buses cover the 33 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .
On Tue, Oct 13 the slowest buses will take 1 h 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.
Normal9:30 PM1h05Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)10:35 PMMotril, Estación de Autobuses€61One-way0 transfers- Normal1:55 PM1h00Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)2:55 PMMotril, Estación de Autobuses€61One-way0 transfers
- Normal6:20 PM0h55Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)7:15 PMMotril, Estación de Autobuses€61One-way0 transfers
- Normal7:45 PM0h40Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)8:25 PMMotril, Estación de Autobuses€61One-way0 transfers
- Normal11:15 PM1h10Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)12:25 AMMotril, Estación de Autobuses€61One-way0 transfers
- Normal7:45 PM0h40Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)8:25 PMMotril, Estación de Autobuses€61One-way0 transfers
- Normal6:20 PM0h55Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)7:15 PMMotril, Estación de Autobuses€61One-way0 transfers
- Normal1:55 PM1h00Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)2:55 PMMotril, Estación de Autobuses€61One-way0 transfers
- Normal4:15 PM1h00Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)5:15 PMMotril, Estación de Autobuses€61One-way0 transfers
- Normal2:00 PM1h00Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)3:00 PMMotril, Estación de Autobuses€61One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Nerja to Motril
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Buses from Nerja to Motril run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:00, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 20 miles (33 km) distance in 30m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 20 miles (33 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 30m |
First bus 7:00 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Nerja to Motril Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €6 |
Live departures
Nerja to Motril bus times
The table below shows live departures for Nerja to Motril buses for today, Monday, October 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 5:15 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 1h05 | 6:20 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 6:20 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0h55 | 7:15 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 7:05 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 1h10 | 8:15 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 7:45 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0h40 | 8:25 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 11:15 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 1h10 | 12:25 AM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 10:15 AM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 1h15 | 11:30 AM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 12:30 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 1h15 | 1:45 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 1:55 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 1h00 | 2:55 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 2:00 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 1h00 | 3:00 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Bus providers: Alsa from Nerja to MotrilYou can travel by bus between Nerja to Motril with Alsa for as low as €6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Alsa
About
Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain and a subsidiary of the UK’s National Express. It operates an extensive network of regional, national, and international routes, transporting more than 300 million passengers annually. Alsa’s modern fleet offers varying levels of comfort and amenities. The standard Alsa Normal buses include free Wi-Fi, onboard bathrooms, footrests, and entertainment. For a more premium experience, Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus, and Alsa Premium services provide enhanced comfort and luxury features.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Alsa Duration
30m
Cheapest Alsa Price
€6
Alsa frequency
11 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for an additional fee; must be packed.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must travel in the hold.
Complete guide to Motril
Things to do in Motril
Discover the best of Motril — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Motril trip today.
- Recommended
Museo Industrial del Azúcar Fábrica del Pilar
Museum in the old sugar factory explaining industrial processes, machinery, and Motril's major role in Spain's sugar history.
- Recommended
Casa Garcés
Exhibition venue in Casa Garcés with rotating art, history, and cultural displays. A good stop for current local programming.
- Must visit
Parque de los Pueblos de América
Large municipal park with gardens, shade, and sports areas, valued by locals for relaxed walks away from the busier center.
- Must visit
Playa Granada
Beach district east of Motril known for long walks, sea views, and a quieter residential feel compared with busier resort areas.
- Recommended
Plaza de España
Central square surrounded by civic buildings and cafés, ideal for people-watching and experiencing Motril's daily urban life.
- Gluten-free
Caldo de Pescado de la Costa
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.
- Gluten-free
Espetos de Sardinas
Fresh sardines grilled on skewers over open coals, a staple along the Andalusian coast. Simple, smoky and strongly linked to beach dining culture.
- Gluten-free
Gamba Roja
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.
Katena
Refined restaurant known for creative Andalusian cuisine and polished service in central Motril. A strong choice for a more upscale meal.
Restaurante Los Moriscos
Well-known seafood restaurant at Playa Granada, valued for rice dishes, fish and a relaxed seafront atmosphere.
Chiringuito Flores
Popular beachside chiringuito serving grilled fish, fried seafood and classic Andalusian coastal dishes in an informal setting.
Euro (€)
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.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-12 for fast food or simple local meals.
- Mid-range
- €15-25 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €45-70 per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- €1.50-2.50 for coffee or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
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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Prices
- Single ticket
- 1,20 €
- Day pass
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To the city center
Estación de Autobuses -> Plaza de España, Motril
- Distance
- 2 km
- Travel time
- 25 min
- Urban buses in Motril are limited; check current timetables locally before travel.
- Taxi is often the fastest option from Estación de Autobuses to Plaza de España. Ask before boarding whether card payment is accepted.
FAQs: Bus from Nerja to Motril
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nerja 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.
Cheap bus tickets from Nerja to Motril can start from as little as €6 when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Nerja to Motril is €6 ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Nerja to Motril is 30m to travel the 20 miles (33 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Nerja to Motril leaves at 7:00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Nerja to Motril leaves at 11:15 PM.
Yes, there are 9 direct buses a day from Nerja to Motril with Alsa. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Nerja to Motril, you can count on Alsa for the best way to get you to Motril. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Nerja and Motril and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja), which is located around 0 miles (1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Motril, Estación de Autobuses, located 0 away from the city centre.
Yes, you can take a bus between Nerja and Motril.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Nerja to Motril:
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Nerja to Motril for bus company Alsa.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Nerja to Motril depends on the bus companies:
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company Alsa.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Nerja to Motril.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Nerja to Motril:
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Nerja to Motril:
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Nerja to Motril. The following conditions apply:
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Nerja to Motril with the following bus company: Alsa
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Nerja to Motril with the following bus company: Alsa.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Nerja to Motril with the following bus company: Alsa.
Spain uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers can use both cash and cards, but cards are widely accepted in cities and tourist areas, while cash may be preferred for small purchases, markets, and rural locations.
In Motril, travelers should be cautious of petty theft, especially pickpocketing in crowded areas and near transportation hubs. Avoid unlicensed taxi services and only use official transportation to prevent overcharging. Be wary of street vendors offering deals that seem too good to be true, as scams involving counterfeit goods can occur. Staying alert in busy tourist spots helps ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Nerja to Motril
Most Nerja to Motril buses use the Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) to Motril, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Nerja and Motril bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Departure bus stations in Nerja
Arrival bus stations in Motril
Which Nerja station do buses to Motril leave from?
Buses from Nerja to Motril leave from Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja). The station is 0 miles (1 km) from Nerja city centre at N-340, Nerja, Spain.
Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)N-340, Nerja, Spain
City-centre transport
Getting to Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) from Nerja city centre
Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) is 1 km from Nerja city centre. Public transport options include:
BusFrigiliana-Nerja
Motril, Estación de AutobusesMotril Central Bus Station, Cañada Motril 28, 18600
City-centre transport
Getting to Motril, Estación de Autobuses from Motril city centre
BusALSA - Almuñ-Motr, ALSA - Lanj-Motr, ALSA - Herr-Cast, ALSA - Salob-Mot, ALSA - Gra-Nerja, ALSA - Gra-Motril · 15m · €1
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