The cheapest and fastest ferries from Motril to Melilla
Cheapest price
$66
Average price
$78
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
6 h 20 m
Ferries per day
3
Distance
170 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Motril to Melilla is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Motril to Melilla will cost around $78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $66.
Of the 3 ferries that leave Motril for Melilla on Fri, Nov 07, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct ferries cover the 170 km distance in an average of 6 h 20 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 6 h .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest ferries will take 7 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.
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Compare flight and ferry for Motril to Melilla
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Motril to Melilla among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €42, and a flight costs an average of €40.
Distance: 91 nautical miles (170 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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€60 Average price Cheapest | €74 Average price |
9h 16m Average total duration 8h 16m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Motril to Melilla Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 6h01 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 7h00 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Sailing Days Fri |
Live departures
Motril to Melilla ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Motril to Melilla ferries for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:00 AM Motril | 8h00 | 6:00 PM Melilla | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Motril | 7h00 | 6:00 PM Melilla | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Motril | 6h00 | 7:00 PM Melilla | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:45 PM Motril | 5h15 | 8:00 PM Melilla | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 PM Motril | 8h30 | 6:00 AM Melilla | 0 transfersDirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Motril to Melilla by flight or ferry
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Offers and deals from Motril to Melilla
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Motril to Melilla
Ferries from Motril to Melilla run on average 5 times per day, taking around 8h 16m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $52 (€42) but you can travel from only $48 (€40) by flight.
There are 5 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 29 sailings per week. Ferries from Motril to Melilla are available to foot passengers.



Distance 91 nautical miles (170 km) |
Average sailing duration 8h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $52 (€42) |
Ferries per day 5 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 29 |
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 Motril to MelillaYou can travel by ferry between Motril to Melilla with Balearia, Naviera Armas, GNV for as low as $48 (€40). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Ferry from Motril to Melilla
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Motril to Melilla 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 Melilla, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Motril, which is located around 3.5 miles (5.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Melilla, located 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Motril to Melilla
- 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
- 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
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