How to travel from Castellón de la Plana to Motril, Spain
The distance between Castellón de la Plana and Motril is around 618km (384 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Castellón de la Plana 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 → Castellón de la Plana if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Castellon de la Plana (CDT) to Granada (GRX) then take the bus to Motril.
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Valencia Central Bus Station then Almeria Bus Station and then to Motril.
- Duration10h 35m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€40($40)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Linares-Baeza then take the bus to Motril.
- Duration10h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€63($63)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Castellón de la Plana and Motril
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Castellón de la Plana to Motril by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).
The distance between Castellón de la Plana and Motril is around 618km (384 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 471km (293 miles)
It takes around 10h 45m to get from Castellón de la Plana and Motril by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Castellón de la Plana to Motril is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Castellón de la Plana and Motril, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Castellón de la Plana and Motril. We recommend that you fly from Castellon de la Plana (CDT) to Granada (GRX) then take the bus to Motril. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Castellón de la Plana and Motril. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Castellón de la Plana to Motril. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Valencia Central Bus Station and Almeria Bus Station. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 35m.
HIFE S.A., ALSA, FlixBus, Avanza Grupo and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Castellón de la Plana and Motril. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 10h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Castellón de la Plana to Motril. We recommend that you fly from Castellon de la Plana (CDT) to Granada (GRX) then take the bus to Motril. instead which will take 4h 35m.
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 Castellón de la Plana and Motril. The distance is around 618km (384 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Castellón de la Plana to Motril is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 45m and will usually cost around €63 ($63).
Compare travel optionsbetween Castellón de la Plana and Motril
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 4h 35m | €155($155) | every 2 hours | 819km (509 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 30m | €110($110) | once daily | 660km (410 miles) |
| Train to Valencia-Estacio Del Nord, plane and bus | 5h 50m | €165($165) | every 2 hours | 826km (513 miles) |
| Train to Barcelona-Sants, plane and bus | 6h 55m | €120($120) | every 4 hours | 1,055km (655 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 10h 35m | €40($40) | 6 times a week | 669km (416 miles) |
| Bus via Granada | 12hrs | €69($69) | every 20 mins | 718km (446 miles) |
Train and Bus | 10h 45m | €63($63) | once daily | 807km (501 miles) |
Drive | 6hrs | €115($115) | on demand | 618km (384 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Castellón de la Plana and Motril
Bus companies
HIFE S.A.
Avanza Grupo
Union Ivkoni
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