The cheapest and fastest ferries from Melilla to Motril
Cheapest price
$56
Average price
$125
Fastest journey
5 h 15 m
Average duration
6 h 57 m
Ferries per day
4
Distance
170 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Melilla to Motril is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Melilla to Motril will cost around $125 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.
Of the 4 ferries that leave Melilla for Motril on Sun, Dec 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct ferries cover the 170 km distance in an average of 6 h 57 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest ferries will take 8 h 17 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.








Melilla - MotrilCompare Balearia, Naviera Armas, GNV



Travel Information
Compare ferry and flight for Melilla to Motril
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Melilla to Motril among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €53, and a ferry costs an average of €42.
Distance: 91 nautical miles (170 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
€86 Average price | €73 Average price Cheapest |
7h 40m Average total duration 6h 40m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Melilla to Motril Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 7h01 | Sailing Days Thu, Sat |
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Sailing Days Thu, Sat |
Live departures
Melilla to Motril ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Melilla to Motril ferries for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VOLCAN DE TIMANFAYA | 2:30 PM Port of Melilla | 5h30 | 8:00 PM Port of Almeria | 0 transfersDirect | |
BAHAMA MAMA | 10:59 PM Nador | 7h01 | 6:00 AM Port of Almeria | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Melilla to Motril by ferry or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Melilla to Motril
Ferries from Melilla to Motril run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 40m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $52 (€42) if you book in advance.
There are 4 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest ferry covers the 91 nautical miles (170 km) distance in 5h 0m. There are 25 sailings per week. Ferries from Melilla to Motril are available to foot passengers.



Distance 91 nautical miles (170 km) |
Average sailing duration 6h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $52 (€42) |
Ferries per day 4 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 25 |
Fastest ferry 5h 0m |
First ferry 00:30 |
Last ferry 23:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Balearia, Naviera Armas, GNV from Melilla to MotrilYou can travel by ferry between Melilla to Motril with Balearia, Naviera Armas, GNV for as low as $52 (€42). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Ferry from Melilla to Motril
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Melilla to Motril by ferry. 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 ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Motril, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Melilla, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Motril, located 3.5 miles (5.7 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Melilla to Motril
- 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- Restaurante Miguel Benítez (0.3km)
- Restaurante El Caracol Moderno (0.7km)
- Restaurante La Traviata (0.9km)
- Main companies are Radio Taxi Melilla and Tele Taxi Melilla.
- Free
- Bus Line 2, Stop: Puerto
- 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- Restaurante Katena (0.3km)
- Restaurante El Puerto (0.5km)
- Restaurante El Chaleco (0.9km)
- Main companies are Taxi Motril and Radio Taxi Costa Tropical.
- Free
- Bus Line M-3, Stop: Puerto de Motril
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