The cheapest and fastest ferries from Motril to Tangier
Cheapest price
$74
Average price
$78
Fastest journey
7 h 30 m
Average duration
7 h 45 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
232 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Motril to Tangier is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Motril to Tangier will cost around $78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $74.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Motril for Tangier on Sun, Nov 30, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 30 the direct ferries cover the 232 km distance in an average of 7 h 45 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 7 h 30 m .
On Sun, Nov 30 the slowest ferries will take 8 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.




Travel Information
Compare flight and ferry for Motril to Tangier
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Motril to Tangier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €54, and a flight costs an average of €25.
Distance: 125 nautical miles (232 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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€68 Average price Cheapest | €187 Average price |
8h 55m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Motril to Tangier ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Motril to Tangier ferries for today, Saturday, November 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:30 AM Motril | 8h00 | 7:30 PM Tangier | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Motril | 7h30 | 7:30 PM Tangier | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Motril to Tangier
Ferries from Motril to Tangier run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 55m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $66 (€54) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by flight.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:01, the last at 23:30. The fastest ferry covers the 125 nautical miles (232 km) distance in 7h 30m. There are 5 sailings per week. Ferries from Motril to Tangier are available to foot passengers.

Distance 125 nautical miles (232 km) |
Average sailing duration 7h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $66 (€54) |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 5 |
Fastest ferry 7h 30m |
First ferry 00:01 |
Last ferry 23:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Balearia from Motril to TangierYou can travel by ferry between Motril to Tangier with Balearia for as low as $31 (€25). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Ferry from Motril to Tangier
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Motril to Tangier 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 Tangier, 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 de Tanger Med, located 28.7 miles (46.3 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Motril to Tangier
- 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
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant Le Mirage (0.7km)
- Restaurant La Corniche (0.9km)
- Restaurant La Piscine (1km)
- Main companies are Taxi Tanger and Grand Taxi.
- Free
- Bus line 19, Stop: Tanger Med Port
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