The cheapest and fastest trains from Barcelona to Motril
Cheapest price
$166
Average price
$166
Fastest journey
6 h 26 m
Average duration
6 h 26 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
711 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barcelona to Motril is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Motril will cost around $166 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $166.
Of the 1 trains that leave Barcelona for Motril on Fri, Nov 07, 1 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 trains cover the 711 km distance in an average of 6 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 26 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 6 h 26 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.


Travel Information
Compare flight and train for Barcelona to Motril
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Motril among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €52, and a flight costs an average of €22.
Distance: 441 miles (711 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
€69 Average price Cheapest | €85 Average price |
6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Barcelona to Motril train times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Motril trains for tomorrow, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:45 AM Barcelona | 6h26 | 11:11 AM Motril | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barcelona to Motril
Trains from Barcelona to Motril run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $64 (€52) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 441 miles (711 km) distance in 3h 23m.
Distance 441 miles (711 km) |
Average train duration 5h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $64 (€52) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 23m |
First train 05:40 |
Last train 21:07 |
FAQs: Trains from Barcelona to Motril
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Motril by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Motril, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Barcelona to Motril
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Hotspots in and near restaurants.
- Staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00.
- McDonald’s
- Caffe di Fiore
- Ars Café
- Café de l'Estació
- Café de l’Estació Deli
- Lavazza
- Como
- Peter's
- Tutti Frutti
- Enrique Tomás
- & many more
- All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
- Apartments Eixample
- Apartment Guell
- Sweet Inn Callao
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Located in various locations inside the station.
- Metro lines: L3, L5
- Bus lines: A1, A2
- Train lines: AVE, Alvia, Euromed, Talgo, Trenhotel, TGV, Avant, Intercity, R1, R2, R2 Nord, R2 Sud, R3, R4, RG1, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17
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