How to travel from Motril to Burgos, Spain
The distance between Motril and Burgos is around 681km (423 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 20m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Motril to Burgos 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 Burgos → Motril if you're planning a return trip.
Bus to Granada, plane
Take the bus to Granada then fly from Granada (GRX) to Madrid (MAD) then take the bus to Burgos.
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€170($170)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus
Take the bus to Burgos.
- Duration9h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€75($75)
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Granada then take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Burgos Rosa De Lima.
- Duration7h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Motril and Burgos
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Motril to Burgos by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).
The distance between Motril and Burgos is around 681km (423 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 623km (387 miles)
It takes around 9h 55m to get from Motril and Burgos by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Motril to Burgos is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Motril and Burgos, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Motril and Burgos. We recommend that you take the bus to Granada then fly from Granada (GRX) to Madrid (MAD) then take the bus to Burgos. instead which will take 5h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Motril and Burgos. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Motril and Burgos with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 9h 55m.
ALSA, Avanza Grupo and FlixBus run regular bus services between Motril and Burgos. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 55m 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 Burgos. We recommend that you take the bus to Almeria then fly from Almeria (LEI) to Madrid (MAD) then take the bus to Burgos. instead which will take 6h 35m.
The closest major airport to Burgos is Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) which is approximately 100km (62 miles) from Burgos. Santander Airport (SDR) (SDR) and Bilbao Airport (BIO) (BIO) 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 Burgos. The distance is around 717km (446 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Motril to Burgos is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 55m and will usually cost around €75 ($75).
Compare travel optionsbetween Motril and Burgos
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus to Granada, plane + 5 similar | 5h 20m | €170($170) | every 4 hours | 681km (423 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 35m | €200($200) | every 4 hours | 776km (482 miles) |
| Bus to Malaga, plane | 7hrs | €135($135) | every 4 hours | 778km (484 miles) |
| Bus to Malaga, plane | 7h 20m | €175($175) | twice a week | 1,044km (648 miles) |
| Bus to Malaga, plane | 7h 55m | €130($130) | every 3 hours | 1,059km (658 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 15m | €190($190) | every 3 hours | 955km (593 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 55m | €75($75) | once daily | 726km (451 miles) |
| Bus via Granada | 11h 45m | €56($56) | 3 times a week | 749km (466 miles) |
Bus and Train | 7h 50m | €110($110) | twice daily | 951km (591 miles) |
Drive | 7h 10m | €85($85) | on demand | 717km (446 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Motril and Burgos
Airlines
Royal Air Maroc
Bus companies
Avanza Grupo
Train operators
Airports near Burgos
The following major airports near Burgos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
- Distance
- 100km (62 miles) from Burgos
Santander Airport (SDR)
- Distance
- 120km (75 miles) from Burgos
Bilbao Airport (BIO)
- Distance
- 125km (78 miles) from Burgos