How to travel from Girona to Motril, Spain

The distance between Girona and Motril is around 861km (535 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Girona 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.

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Barcelona-Sants then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Granada (GRX) then take the bus to Motril.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

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Bus via Murcia

Take the bus to Murcia then El Ejido and then to Motril.

  • Duration15h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Barcelona-Sants and then to Granada then take the bus to Motril.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Motril.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Distance986km (613 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Girona and Motril

There are several options for getting from Girona to Motril by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 15h 40m. 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 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Girona and Motril is around 861km (535 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 797km (495 miles)

It takes around 8h 45m to get from Girona and Motril by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Girona to Motril is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Girona and Motril, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Girona and Motril. We recommend that you take the train to Barcelona-Sants then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Granada (GRX) then take the bus to Motril. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Girona and Motril. It typically takes around 15h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Girona to Motril. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Barcelona and Granada. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 15h 55m.

FlixBus, ALSA and Dary Commerce run regular bus services between Girona and Motril. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 15h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Girona to Motril. We recommend that you take the train to Barcelona-Sants then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Granada (GRX) 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 Girona and Motril. The distance is around 986km (613 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Girona to Motril is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Girona and Motril

Transport options from Girona to Motril
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 2 similar
4h 15m
€100($100)
5 times a day877km (545 miles)
Train to Barcelona-Sants, plane and bus5h 5m
€150($150)
5 times a day861km (535 miles)
Train to Barcelona-Sants, plane and bus5h 10m
€84($84)
once daily981km (609 miles)
Bus via Murcia + 1 similar
15h 40m
€51($51)
once a week1,047km (651 miles)
Bus15h 55m
€110($110)
4 times a week1,070km (665 miles)
Train and Bus
8h 45m
€175($175)
once daily1,336km (830 miles)
Drive
9h 25m
€115($115)
on demand986km (613 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