How to travel from Ávila to Motril, Spain

The distance between Ávila and Motril is around 590km (367 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Ávila to Motril by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Madrid-Principe Pio, plane and bus

Take the train to Madrid-Principe Pio then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Granada (GRX) then take the bus to Motril.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid-Estación Sur then Granada and then to Motril.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Madrid-Principe Pio and then to Granada then take the bus to Motril.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €87($87)
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Drive

Drive to Motril.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance590km (367 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ávila and Motril

There are several options for getting from Ávila to Motril by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Ávila and Motril is around 590km (367 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 447km (278 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Ávila and Motril by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ávila to Motril is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Ávila and Motril, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ávila and Motril. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Principe Pio then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Granada (GRX) then take the bus to Motril. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ávila and Motril. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ávila to Motril. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid-Estación Sur, Manuel Becerra, Diego De León, Madrid Estacion Sur and Granada. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

Jiménez Dorado, ALSA and FlixBus run regular bus services between Ávila and Motril. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 7h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ávila to Motril. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Principe Pio then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Almeria (LEI) then take the bus to Motril. instead which will take 5h 50m.

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 Ávila and Motril. The distance is around 590km (367 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ávila to Motril is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around €87 ($87).

How do I get from Ávila to Motril

Compare travel optionsbetween Ávila and Motril

Transport options from Ávila to Motril
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Madrid-Principe Pio, plane and bus + 3 similar
4h 55m
€105($105)
every 2 hours596km (370 miles)
Train to Madrid-Principe Pio, plane and bus5h 45m
€105($105)
once daily678km (422 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 50m
€225($225)
every 4 hours685km (426 miles)
Train, Plane and Ferry9h 55m
€325($325)
3 times a week905km (562 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 50m
€62($62)
every 4 hours608km (378 miles)
Bus via Madrid-Estación Sur8h 25m
€42($42)
6 times a week602km (374 miles)
Train and Bus
6h 40m
€87($87)
every 20 mins770km (478 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
€110($110)
on demand590km (367 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.

GRX
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
International Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Motril
AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Motril
LEI
Almeria Airport (LEI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Motril