How to travel from Motril to Jaen, Spain
The distance between Motril and Jaen is around 153km (95 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Motril to Jaen by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Jaen → Motril if you're planning a return trip.
Bus via Granada
Take the bus to Granada and then to Jaen.
- Duration2h 40m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€21($21)
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Motril and Jaen
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Motril to Jaen by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €19 ($19).
The distance between Motril and Jaen is around 153km (95 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 117km (73 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Motril and Jaen by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Motril to Jaen is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €19 ($19).
The cheapest way to travel between Motril and Jaen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Motril and Jaen. We recommend that you drive to Jaén. instead which will take 1h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Motril and Jaen. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Motril and Jaen with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 2h 45m.
ALSA, Avanza Grupo and FlixBus run regular bus services between Motril and Jaen. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 45m 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 Jaen. We recommend that you take the bus to Jaen. instead which will take 2h 45m.
The closest major airport to Jaen is Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from Jaen. 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 Motril and Jaen. The distance is around 154km (95 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Motril to Jaen is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €18 ($18).
Compare travel optionsbetween Motril and Jaen
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus via Granada + 1 similar | 2h 40m | €21($21) | hourly | 156km (97 miles) |
| Bus | 2h 45m | €18($18) | twice daily | 153km (95 miles) |
Drive | 1h 40m | €19($19) | on demand | 154km (95 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Motril and Jaen
Bus companies
Avanza Grupo
Airports near Jaen
The following major airports near Jaen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Jaen
Málaga Airport (AGP)
- Distance
- 138km (86 miles) from Jaen
Almeria Airport (LEI)
- Distance
- 162km (101 miles) from Jaen