How to travel from Barcelona to Motril, Spain
The distance between Barcelona and Motril is around 770km (478 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 40m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Barcelona 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 → Barcelona if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Granada (GRX) then take the bus to Motril.
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost€89($89)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Granada and then to Motril.
- Duration14h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€100($100)
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Granada then take the bus to Motril.
- Duration8hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€160($160)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barcelona and Motril
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Barcelona to Motril by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 15h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €89 ($89).
The distance between Barcelona and Motril is around 770km (478 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 712km (443 miles)
It takes around 8hrs to get from Barcelona and Motril by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Barcelona to Motril is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €89 ($89).
The cheapest way to travel between Barcelona and Motril, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Barcelona and Motril. We recommend that you fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Granada (GRX) then take the bus to Motril. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Barcelona and Motril. It typically takes around 14h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Barcelona to Motril. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Granada. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 15m.
ALSA, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Barcelona and Motril. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barcelona to Motril. We recommend that you fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Granada (GRX) then take the bus to Motril. instead which will take 3h 40m.
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 Barcelona and Motril. The distance is around 895km (556 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barcelona to Motril is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around €160 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Barcelona and Motril
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 3h 40m | €89($89) | hourly | 785km (488 miles) |
| Fly to Almeria (LEI), Bus | 4h 35m | €135($135) | every 4 hours | 770km (478 miles) |
| Fly to Malaga (AGP), Bus | 4h 35m | €71($71) | once daily | 889km (552 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 14h 15m | €100($100) | once daily | 967km (601 miles) |
| Bus via Gandia | 15h 40m | €41($41) | 5 times a week | 971km (603 miles) |
Train and Bus | 8hrs | €160($160) | once daily | 1,242km (772 miles) |
Drive | 8h 40m | €105($105) | on demand | 895km (556 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Barcelona and Motril
Airlines
Royal Air Maroc
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Train operators
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