How to travel from Motril to Gijón, Spain
The distance between Motril and Gijón is around 889km (552 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Motril to Gijón 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 Gijón → Motril if you're planning a return trip.
Bus to Granada, Fly
Take the bus to Granada then fly from Granada (GRX) to Oviedo (OVD).
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost€190($190)
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3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Madrid Estacion Sur and then to Gijon / Xixon.
- Duration12h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€90($90)
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Granada then take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Gijon.
- Duration10hrs
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Motril and Gijón
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Motril to Gijón by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €90 ($90) and will take around 12h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).
The distance between Motril and Gijón is around 889km (552 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 778km (483 miles)
It takes around 10hrs to get from Motril and Gijón by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Motril to Gijón is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Motril and Gijón, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €90 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Motril and Gijón. We recommend that you take the bus to Granada then fly from Granada (GRX) to Oviedo (OVD). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Motril and Gijón. It typically takes around 12h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Motril to Gijón. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Estacion Sur. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 10m.
ALSA run regular bus services between Motril and Gijón. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 10m 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 Gijón. We recommend that you take the bus to Almeria then fly from Almeria (LEI) to Oviedo (OVD). instead which will take 5h 60m.
The closest major airport to Gijón is Ranon Airport (OVD) (OVD) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Gijón. Santander Airport (SDR) (SDR) and A Coruna Airport (LCG) (LCG) 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 Gijón. The distance is around 944km (586 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Motril to Gijón is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 10hrs and will usually cost around €110 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Motril and Gijón
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus to Granada, Fly + 3 similar | 4h 45m | €190($190) | every 2 hours | 889km (552 miles) |
| Bus to Malaga, Fly | 5h 45m | €170($170) | every 3 hours | 934km (580 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 5h 60m | €275($275) | every 4 hours | 984km (612 miles) |
| Bus to Granada, plane | 7h 35m | €165($165) | every 2 hours | 1,103km (686 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 12h 10m | €90($90) | once daily | 968km (601 miles) |
| Bus via Malaga | 18h 15m | €105($105) | once daily | 1,153km (716 miles) |
Bus and Train | 10hrs | €110($110) | every 20 mins | 1,152km (716 miles) |
Drive | 9h 10m | €175($175) | on demand | 944km (586 miles) |
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Airports near Gijón
The following major airports near Gijón offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
Ranon Airport (OVD)
- Distance
- 30km (19 miles) from Gijón
Santander Airport (SDR)
- Distance
- 149km (93 miles) from Gijón
A Coruna Airport (LCG)
- Distance
- 221km (137 miles) from Gijón