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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 an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, while a flight costs an average of $221.
Distance: 253 miles (408 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$35 Average price Cheapest | $221 Average price | $72 Average price | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Madrid to Motril
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Motril, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Motril:
A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Motril costing on average $72.
A bus is $187 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Motril costing on average $221.
Other travel options to Motril take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 2m.
Bus takes on average 6h 39m.
Tickets start at around $35 compared to roughly $96 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $62. The journey takes 6h 9m versus 4h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Motril
How to get from Madrid to Motril by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Motril is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal
8:00 AM 5h55 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 1:55 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal
8:00 AM 5h55 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 1:55 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- UX5433
3:30 PM 1h10 Madrid Barajas Airport 4:40 PM Malaga Airport $127 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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7:15 AM 6h40 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América 1:55 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses $33 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal · Normal
10:30 AM 6h00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 4:30 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses $38 1 One-way 1 transfer - Normal · Normal
9:45 AM 6h50 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) 4:35 PM Motril, Hospital General Santa Ana $38 1 One-way 1 transfer
- UX5431
9:45 PM 1h15 Madrid Barajas Airport 11:00 PM Malaga Airport $113 1 One-way 0 transfers 
IB10196:40 AM 1h15 Madrid Barajas Airport 7:55 AM Granada Airport $118 1 One-way 0 transfers
IB173510:50 AM 1h15 Madrid Barajas Airport 12:05 PM Malaga Airport $118 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Motril:
A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Motril costing on average $72.
A bus is $187 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Motril costing on average $221.
Other travel options to Motril take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 2m.
Bus takes on average 6h 39m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 12 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Vueling, CitizenPlane, Royal Air Maroc, Iberia Express to go to Motril by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra to go to Motril by bus.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe ALVIA to go to Motril by train.
- 9 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, CitizenPlane, Iberia Express.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 3 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe ALVIA.
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