How to travel from Madrid to Motril

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Compare bus, flight, and train for Madrid to Motril

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Motril among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a flight costs an average of €38.

Distance: 253 miles (408 km)

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€30

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€156

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€50

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€80

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 6m

Average total duration

4h 36m

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4h 6m

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3h 36m

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4h 34m

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1.2 - 2.4kg

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Motril is a bus with an average price of €30.

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Motril:

A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Motril costing on average €50.

A bus is €126 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Motril costing on average €156.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Motril is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 0m.

Other travel options to Motril take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 36m.

Bus takes on average 4h 36m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Madrid and Motril including taking a bus, flight, and train.

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from Madrid to Motril

How to get from Madrid to Motril by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Madrid to Motril is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • AlsaNormal
    3:30 PM5h55
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    9:25 PMMotril, Estación de Autobuses
    271One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal
    3:30 PM5h55
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    9:25 PMMotril, Estación de Autobuses
    271One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • IberiaIB1021
    12:00 PM1h10
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    1:10 PMGranada Airport
    1761One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • iryo06020+AlsaNormal
    3:05 PM5h20
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    8:25 PMMotril, Estación de Autobuses
    491One-way
    1 transfer
  • iryo06020+AlsaNormal
    3:05 PM7h30
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    10:35 PMMotril, Estación de Autobuses
    491One-way
    1 transfer
  • iryo06020+AlsaNormal
    3:05 PM7h30
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    10:35 PMMotril, Estación de Autobuses
    491One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal
    8:00 AM5h55
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    1:55 PMMotril, Estación de Autobuses
    271One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    2:00 PM5h55
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    7:55 PMMotril, Estación de Autobuses
    271One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    3:00 PM6h25
    Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
    9:25 PMMotril, Estación de Autobuses
    271One-way
    0 transfers
  • IberiaIB1005
    3:40 PM1h15
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    4:55 PMMalaga Airport
    1061One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air EuropaUX5043
    10:35 AM1h15
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    11:50 AMMalaga Airport
    1071One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air EuropaUX5043+AlsaNormal
    10:35 AM6h40
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    5:15 PMMotril, Estación de Autobuses
    1181One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Motril

Travel to Motril easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Motril.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Motril including taking a bus, flight, and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Motril is a bus with an average price of €30.

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Motril:

A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Motril costing on average €50.

A bus is €126 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Motril costing on average €156.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Motril is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 0m.

Other travel options to Motril take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 36m.

Bus takes on average 4h 36m.

The distance from Madrid to Motril is approximately 253 miles (408 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Motril is:
  • Around 15 buses per day.
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Motril as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Motril:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Granada station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Motril, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Motril, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Iberia Express, Air Nostrum to go to Motril by flight.
  • Travel with AVE, Renfe ALVIA to go to Motril by train.
  • Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar to go to Motril by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Motril with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, Iberia Express, Air Nostrum.
  • 3 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe ALVIA.
  • 7 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Motril often also extend their vacation to go to Granada, Málaga, Al Hoceima, Nador, Melilla. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Motril and these popular destinations at a great price.

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