How to travel from Málaga to Motril, Spain
The distance between Málaga and Motril is around 91km (57 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Málaga to Motril by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Motril → Málaga if you're planning a return trip.
Bus
Take the bus to Motril.
- Duration2hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€13($13)
Taxi
Take a taxi to Motril.
- Duration1hr
- Departson demand
- Typical cost€130($130)
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+ 2 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Málaga and Motril
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Málaga to Motril by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).
The distance between Málaga and Motril is around 91km (57 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 80km (50 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Málaga and Motril by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Málaga to Motril is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €130 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Málaga and Motril, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Málaga and Motril. We recommend that you take a taxi to Motril. instead which will take 1hr.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Málaga and Motril. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Málaga and Motril with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 2hrs.
ALSA run regular bus services between Málaga and Motril. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 2hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Málaga to Motril. We recommend that you take the bus to Motril. instead which will take 2hrs.
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 Málaga and Motril. The distance is around 91km (57 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Málaga to Motril is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €13 ($13).
Compare travel optionsbetween Málaga and Motril
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 2hrs | €13($13) | every 4 hours | 100km (62 miles) |
Taxi | 1hr | €130($130) | on demand | 91km (57 miles) |
Drive | 1hr | €11($11) | on demand | 91km (57 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.
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