How to travel from Jaen to Motril, Spain
The distance between Jaen and Motril is around 157km (98 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Jaen to Motril by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Motril → Jaen if you're planning a return trip.
Bus via Granada
Take the bus to Granada and then to Motril.
- Duration2h 40m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€21($21)
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jaen and Motril
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Jaen to Motril by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €19 ($19).
The distance between Jaen and Motril is around 157km (98 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 117km (73 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Jaen and Motril by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Jaen to Motril is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €19 ($19).
The cheapest way to travel between Jaen and Motril, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Jaen and Motril. We recommend that you drive to Motril. instead which will take 1h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jaen and Motril. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Jaen and Motril with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3hrs.
ALSA, Avanza Grupo and FlixBus run regular bus services between Jaen and Motril. Buses run once daily and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jaen to Motril. We recommend that you take the bus to Motril. instead which will take 3hrs.
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 Jaen and Motril. The distance is around 157km (98 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jaen to Motril is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €20 ($20).
Compare travel optionsbetween Jaen and Motril
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus via Granada + 1 similar | 2h 40m | €21($21) | hourly | 158km (98 miles) |
| Bus | 3hrs | €20($20) | once daily | 173km (108 miles) |
Drive | 1h 40m | €19($19) | on demand | 157km (98 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Jaen and Motril
Bus companies
Avanza Grupo
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