How to travel from Lanzarote to Motril, Spain

The distance between Lanzarote and Motril is around 1,323km (822 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Lanzarote to Motril by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to Malaga (AGP), Bus

Fly from Arrecife (ACE) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Almuñecar.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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4 similiar routes

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Ferry, Train and Bus

Take a ferry to Cádiz then take the train to Jerez De La Frontera then take the bus to Malaga Central Bus Station and then to Motril.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Cádiz then take the bus to Granada and then to Motril.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Cádiz then drive to Motril.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lanzarote and Motril

There are several options for getting from Lanzarote to Motril by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around €110 ($110) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Lanzarote and Motril is around 1,323km (822 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,274km (791 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Lanzarote and Motril by plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Lanzarote to Motril is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Lanzarote and Motril is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €110 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lanzarote and Motril. We recommend that you fly from Arrecife (ACE) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Almuñecar. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lanzarote and Motril. We recommend that you fly from Arrecife (ACE) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Almuñecar. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lanzarote to Motril. We recommend that you fly from Arrecife (ACE) to Granada (GRX) then take the bus to Motril. instead which will take 5h 10m.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Lanzarote to Motril. We recommend that you fly from Arrecife (ACE) to Granada (GRX) then take the bus to Motril. instead which will take 5h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lanzarote to Motril is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €235 ($235).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lanzarote and Motril

Transport options from Lanzarote to Motril
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Malaga (AGP), Bus + 4 similar
4h 45m
€145($145)
once daily1,323km (822 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 10m
€235($235)
hourly1,886km (1,172 miles)
Fly to Almeria (LEI), Bus6h 25m
€275($275)
every 4 hours2,126km (1,321 miles)
Plane and Ferry7h 5m
€265($265)
5 times a week1,606km (998 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus6h 50m
€110($110)
every 20 mins1,625km (1,010 miles)
Ferry, Train and Bus + 1 similar
1 day 11h
€225($225)
3 times a week1,466km (911 miles)
Ferry to Cádiz, train and bus1 day 13h
€245($245)
3 times a week1,671km (1,038 miles)
Ferry and Bus
1 day 14h
€240($240)
3 times a week1,540km (957 miles)
Ferry and Car
1 day 11h
€230($230)
3 times a week1,421km (883 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