How to travel from Albacete to Motril, Spain
The distance between Albacete and Motril is around 464km (288 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Albacete to Motril by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Motril → Albacete if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Madrid-Chamartin, plane and bus
Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Granada (GRX) then take the bus to Motril.
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€125($125)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Ubeda then Granada and then to Motril.
- Duration7h 20m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost€52($52)
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Valdepenas then take the bus to Motril.
- Duration5h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€45($45)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albacete and Motril
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Albacete to Motril by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).
The distance between Albacete and Motril is around 464km (288 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 290km (180 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Albacete and Motril by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Albacete to Motril is to drive which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).
The cheapest way to travel between Albacete and Motril, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Albacete and Motril. We recommend that you drive to Motril. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albacete and Motril. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Albacete to Motril. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ubeda and Granada. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.
ALSA run regular bus services between Albacete and Motril. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Albacete to Motril. We recommend that you take the train to Valencia-Estacio Del Nord then fly from Valencia (VLC) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Almuñecar. instead which will take 5h 45m.
The closest major airport to Motril is Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) which is approximately 54km (34 miles) from Motril. Málaga Airport (AGP) (AGP) and Almeria Airport (LEI) (LEI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Albacete and Motril. The distance is around 464km (288 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albacete to Motril is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).
Compare travel optionsbetween Albacete and Motril
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Madrid-Chamartin, plane and bus + 2 similar | 4h 50m | €125($125) | every 3 hours | 787km (489 miles) |
| Train to Madrid-Chamartin, plane and bus | 5h 45m | €245($245) | every 4 hours | 877km (545 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 45m | €120($120) | once daily | 789km (490 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7h 20m | €52($52) | 4 times a day | 497km (309 miles) |
| Bus via Murcia | 7h 35m | €52($52) | every 2 hours | 499km (310 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 5h 35m | €45($45) | once daily | 491km (305 miles) |
| Train to Linares-Baeza, Bus | 7h 45m | €47($47) | once daily | 532km (330 miles) |
Drive | 4h 25m | €85($85) | on demand | 464km (288 miles) |
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Airports near Motril
The following major airports near Motril offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
- Distance
- 54km (34 miles) from Motril
Málaga Airport (AGP)
- Distance
- 87km (54 miles) from Motril
Almeria Airport (LEI)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Motril