Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Motril to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Motril to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $96. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $96, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 441 miles (711 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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$96 Average price Cheapest | $116 Average price |
12h 41m Average total duration 12h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Why should you book Motril to Barcelona trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs AVE?
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare AVE with all available travel options, which are bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Motril to Barcelona.
Why book with Omio over Rome2rio, Raileurope or Trainline?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Motril to Barcelona.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Motril to Barcelona
Take a train from Motril to Barcelona and enjoy the approximately 441 miles (711 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 20:00.
Distance 441 miles (711 km) |
Average train duration 6h 10m |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
First train 5:40 AM |
Last train 8:00 PM |
Train companies: AVE from Motril to Barcelona trainsAVE trains will get you between Motril and Barcelona from $21 (€17). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Motril to Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Motril to Barcelona 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 Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Motril to Barcelona
- 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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