How to travel from Motril to Barcelona, Spain
The distance between Motril and Barcelona is around 772km (480 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Motril to Barcelona by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Barcelona → Motril if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Granada then fly from Granada (GRX) to Barcelona (BCN).
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€89($89)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to El Ejido then Murcia and then to Barcelona.
- Duration14hrs
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€46($46)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Granada then take the train to Barcelona-Sants.
- Duration7h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€160($160)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Motril and Barcelona
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Motril to Barcelona by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €89 ($89).
The distance between Motril and Barcelona is around 772km (480 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 712km (443 miles)
It takes around 7h 50m to get from Motril and Barcelona by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Motril to Barcelona is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €89 ($89).
The cheapest way to travel between Motril and Barcelona, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Motril and Barcelona. We recommend that you take the bus to Granada then fly from Granada (GRX) to Barcelona (BCN). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Motril and Barcelona. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Motril to Barcelona. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in El Ejido and Murcia. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 14hrs.
ALSA, Dary Commerce and FlixBus run regular bus services between Motril and Barcelona. Buses run once a week and take around 14hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Motril to Barcelona. We recommend that you take the bus to Granada then fly from Granada (GRX) to Barcelona (BCN). instead which will take 3h 30m.
The closest major airport to Barcelona is Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) (BCN) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Barcelona. Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO) (GRO) and Reus Airport (REU) (REU) 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 Motril and Barcelona. The distance is around 894km (556 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Motril to Barcelona is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Motril and Barcelona
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 30m | €89($89) | hourly | 782km (486 miles) |
| Bus to Almeria, Fly | 4h 40m | €135($135) | every 4 hours | 772km (480 miles) |
| Bus to Malaga, Fly | 5h 25m | €71($71) | every 3 hours | 901km (560 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 14hrs | €46($46) | once a week | 947km (588 miles) |
| Bus via Granada | 15h 55m | €105($105) | 4 times a day | 1,008km (626 miles) |
Bus and Train | 7h 50m | €160($160) | once daily | 1,240km (770 miles) |
Drive | 8h 40m | €105($105) | on demand | 894km (556 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Motril and Barcelona
Bus companies
Dary Commerce
Train operators
Airlines
Airports near Barcelona
The following major airports near Barcelona offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)
- Distance
- 12km (8 miles) from Barcelona
Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO)
- Distance
- 75km (47 miles) from Barcelona
Reus Airport (REU)
- Distance
- 90km (56 miles) from Barcelona