How to travel from Ciudad Real to Motril, Spain

The distance between Ciudad Real and Motril is around 341km (212 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Ciudad Real to Motril by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MotrilCiudad Real if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Granada and then to Motril.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Granada then take the bus to Motril.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Drive

Drive to Motril.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance341km (212 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ciudad Real and Motril

There are several options for getting from Ciudad Real to Motril by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €63 ($63).

The distance between Ciudad Real and Motril is around 341km (212 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 248km (154 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Ciudad Real and Motril by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ciudad Real to Motril is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €63 ($63).

The cheapest way to travel between Ciudad Real and Motril, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ciudad Real and Motril. We recommend that you drive to Motril. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ciudad Real and Motril. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ciudad Real to Motril. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Granada. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Ciudad Real and Motril. Buses run once a week and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ciudad Real to Motril. We recommend that you take the train to Granada then take the bus to Motril. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Ciudad Real and Motril. The distance is around 341km (212 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ciudad Real to Motril is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €54 ($54).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ciudad Real and Motril

Transport options from Ciudad Real to Motril
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
5h 30m
€38($38)
once a week376km (234 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 15m
€54($54)
twice daily471km (293 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€63($63)
on demand341km (212 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