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Compare bus, flight, and train for Motril to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Motril to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 39m. 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 $37, while a flight costs an average of $248.
Distance: 253 miles (408 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$37 Average price Cheapest | $248 Average price | $71 Average price | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 47m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m 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 Motril to Madrid
Compare the available ways to get from Motril to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Motril to Madrid:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Motril to Madrid costing on average $71.
A bus is $211 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Motril to Madrid costing on average $248.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 9m.
Bus takes on average 6h 47m.
Tickets start at around $37 compared to roughly $96 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $60. The journey takes 6h 17m versus 4h 33m 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 Motril to Madrid
How to get from Motril to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Motril to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal
5:05 PM 6h40 Motril, Estación de Autobuses 11:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal
5:05 PM 6h40 Motril, Estación de Autobuses 11:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- UX5434
5:30 PM 1h10 Malaga Airport 6:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $202 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- Normal
5:05 PM 6h55 Motril, Estación de Autobuses 12:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América $33 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal · Normal
9:00 AM 7h00 Motril, Estación de Autobuses 4:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses $38 1 One-way 1 transfer - Normal · Normal
4:15 PM 7h15 Motril, Estación de Autobuses 11:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses $38 1 One-way 1 transfer
IB173612:45 PM 1h15 Malaga Airport 2:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $118 1 One-way 0 transfers
IB10065:40 PM 1h20 Malaga Airport 7:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $118 1 One-way 0 transfers- IB508
9:40 PM 1h20 Malaga Airport 11:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $118 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Motril to Madrid:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Motril to Madrid costing on average $71.
A bus is $211 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Motril to Madrid costing on average $248.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 9m.
Bus takes on average 6h 47m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Motril and Madrid as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Malaga Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Granada station and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
- Buses mostly depart from Motril, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, Samar to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe ALVIA to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Royal Air Maroc, Vueling, CitizenPlane, BA Euroflyer, Iberia Express to go to Madrid by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 2 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe ALVIA.
- 9 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, CitizenPlane, Iberia Express.
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