The cheapest and fastest ferries from Beni Ansar to Motril
Cheapest price
113RM
Average price
127RM
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 49 m
Ferries per day
4
Distance
173 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Beni Ansar to Motril is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Beni Ansar to Motril will cost around 127RM if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only 113RM.
Of the 4 ferries that leave Beni Ansar for Motril every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, 14 Aug the direct ferries cover the 173 km distance in an average of 5 h 49 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
The slowest ferries will take 6 h 16 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.
VISBORG4:00 PM5h30Nador (Beni Ansar)10:30 PMPort of Almeria113 RM1One-way0 changes
RUSADIR11:59 PM6h16Port of Melilla6:15 AMPort of Málaga125 RM1One-way0 changes
MARTÍN I SOLER9:00 AM5h30Nador (Beni Ansar)3:30 PMPort of Almeria127 RM1One-way0 changes
MARTÍN I SOLER11:59 PM6h01Nador (Beni Ansar)7:00 AMPort of Almeria144 RM1One-way0 changes
MARTÍN I SOLER9:00 AM5h30Nador (Beni Ansar)3:30 PMPort of Almeria127 RM1One-way0 changes
VISBORG4:00 PM5h30Nador (Beni Ansar)10:30 PMPort of Almeria113 RM1One-way0 changes
MARTÍN I SOLER11:59 PM6h01Nador (Beni Ansar)7:00 AMPort of Almeria144 RM1One-way0 changes
RUSADIR11:59 PM6h16Port of Melilla6:15 AMPort of Málaga125 RM1One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare flight and ferry for Beni Ansar to Motril
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Beni Ansar to Motril among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from 53RM. 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 ferry costs an average of 53RM, and a flight costs an average of 74RM.
Distance: 93 nautical miles (173 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
59RM Average Price Cheapest | 74RM Average Price |
7h 2m Average total duration 6h 2m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Beni Ansar to Motril Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 6h01 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 09:59PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 7h16 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 10:59PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 7h16 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Sat |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 07:16AM | Duration 7h16 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Live departures
Beni Ansar to Motril ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Beni Ansar to Motril ferries for today, Thursday, 13 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RUSADIR | 11:59 PM Port of Melilla | 7h16 | 7:15 AM Port of Málaga | 0 changesdirect | |
VISBORG | 11:59 PM Nador (Beni Ansar) | 6h01 | 7:00 AM Port of Almeria | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday, 14 August | |||||
MARTÍN I SOLER | 9:00 AM Nador (Beni Ansar) | 5h30 | 3:30 PM Port of Almeria | 0 changesdirect | |
VISBORG | 4:00 PM Nador (Beni Ansar) | 5h30 | 10:30 PM Port of Almeria | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Beni Ansar to Motril
Ferries from Beni Ansar to Motril run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 2m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at 53RM if you book in advance.
There are 3 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 08:00, the last at 23:30. The fastest ferry covers the 93 nautical miles (173 km) distance in 5h 0m. There are 11 sailings per week.
Distance 93 nautical miles (173 km) |
Average sailing duration 6h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price 53RM |
Ferries per day 3 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 11 |
Fastest ferry 5h 0m |
First ferry 8:00 AM |
Last ferry 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
FAQs: Beni Ansar to Motril ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Beni Ansar 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Beni Ansar and Motril
Most Beni Ansar to Motril ferries use the Nador to Port of Almeria port pair. Use this guide to compare Beni Ansar and Motril ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Which Beni Ansar port do ferries to Motril leave from?
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Getting to Port of Motril from Motril city centre
Port of Motril is 3 km from Motril city centre. Public transport options include:
Port of Motril port facilities and services
Port of Motril has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurante Katena (0.3km), Restaurante El Puerto (0.5km), Restaurante El Chaleco (0.9km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Port of Motril.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Port of Motril: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Motril.
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