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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 $32. 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 $32, and a flight costs an average of $46.
Distance: 253 miles (408 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$37 Average price Cheapest | $191 Average price | $61 Average price | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Motril:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Motril costing on average $61 (€50).
A bus is $154 (€126) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Motril costing on average $191 (€156).
Other travel options to Motril take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 36m.
Bus takes on average 4h 36m.
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 · Normal9:30 AM7h00Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses4:30 PMMotril, Estación de Autobuses$381One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- Normal · Normal9:30 AM7h00Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses4:30 PMMotril, Estación de Autobuses$381One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB10197:35 AM1h10Madrid Barajas Airport8:45 AMGranada Airport$1031One-way0 transfers
Other options
02108+Normal9:10 AM9h10Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes6:20 PMMotril, Estación de Autobuses$621One-way1 transfer- 02108+Normal9:10 AM9h10Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes6:20 PMMotril, Estación de Autobuses$621One-way1 transfer
- 02108+Normal9:10 AM10h05Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes7:15 PMMotril, Estación de Autobuses$621One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal4:00 PM7h05Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses11:05 PMMotril, Estación de Autobuses$381One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal3:00 PM8h05Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses11:05 PMMotril, Estación de Autobuses$381One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal8:00 AM8h30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses4:30 PMMotril, Estación de Autobuses$381One-way1 transfer
- UX50356:30 AM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport7:45 AMMalaga Airport$871One-way0 transfers
- IB5277:10 AM1h20Madrid Barajas Airport8:30 AMMalaga Airport$1001One-way0 transfers
- UX50319:50 PM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport11:05 PMMalaga Airport$1211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Motril:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Motril costing on average $61 (€50).
A bus is $154 (€126) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Motril costing on average $191 (€156).
Other travel options to Motril take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 36m.
Bus takes on average 4h 36m.
- 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.
- 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, Iberia Express, Air Nostrum to go to Motril by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar to go to Motril by bus.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe ALVIA to go to Motril by train.
- 8 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, Iberia Express, Air Nostrum.
- 7 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 3 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe ALVIA.
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