How to travel from Motril to Ciudad Real, Spain

The distance between Motril and Ciudad Real is around 339km (210 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Motril to Ciudad Real by bus, 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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Bus

Take the bus to Granada and then to Ciudad Real.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Granada then take the train to Ciudad Real-Central.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Drive

Drive to Ciudad Real.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance339km (210 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Motril and Ciudad Real

There are several options for getting from Motril to Ciudad Real by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €62 ($62).

The distance between Motril and Ciudad Real is around 339km (210 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 248km (154 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Motril and Ciudad Real by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Motril to Ciudad Real is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €62 ($62).

The cheapest way to travel between Motril and Ciudad Real, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Motril and Ciudad Real. We recommend that you drive to Ciudad Real. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Motril and Ciudad Real. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Motril to Ciudad Real. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Granada. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Motril and Ciudad Real. Buses run once a week and take around 5h 25m 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 Ciudad Real. We recommend that you take the bus to Granada then take the train to Ciudad Real-Central. instead which will take 3h 60m.

The closest major airport to Ciudad Real is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 172km (107 miles) from Ciudad Real. Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) and San Pablo Airport (SVQ) (SVQ) 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 Ciudad Real. The distance is around 339km (210 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Motril to Ciudad Real is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around €54 ($54).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Motril and Ciudad Real

Transport options from Motril to Ciudad Real
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
5h 25m
€39($39)
once a week374km (233 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 60m
€54($54)
twice daily469km (291 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€62($62)
on demand339km (210 miles)

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Airports near Ciudad Real

The following major airports near Ciudad Real offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
172km (107 miles) from Ciudad Real
GRX
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
International Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Ciudad Real
SVQ
San Pablo Airport (SVQ)
International Airport
Distance
245km (153 miles) from Ciudad Real