How to travel from Motril to León, Spain
The distance between Motril and León is around 804km (500 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 León 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 León → Motril if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Granada then fly from Granada (GRX) to Leon (LEN).
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical cost€225($225)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Madrid Estacion Sur and then to Leon.
- Duration10h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€75($75)
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Granada then take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Leon.
- Duration7hrs
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€115($115)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Motril and León
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Motril to León by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 10h 35m. 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 €225 ($225).
The distance between Motril and León is around 804km (500 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 688km (427 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Motril and León by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Motril to León is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Motril and León, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Motril and León. We recommend that you take the bus to Granada then fly from Granada (GRX) to Leon (LEN). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Motril and León. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Motril to León. 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 10h 10m.
ALSA run regular bus services between Motril and León. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 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 León. We recommend that you take the bus to Granada then fly from Granada (GRX) to Leon (LEN). instead which will take 4h 45m.
The closest major airport to León is Ranon Airport (OVD) (OVD) which is approximately 103km (64 miles) from León. Santander Airport (SDR) (SDR) and Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) (SCQ) 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 León. The distance is around 814km (506 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Motril to León is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €115 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Motril and León
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 45m | €225($225) | every 2 hours | 1,428km (887 miles) |
| Bus to Malaga, plane | 7hrs | €185($185) | every 3 hours | 1,062km (660 miles) |
| Bus to Granada, plane and train | 5hrs | €125($125) | every 20 mins | 804km (500 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 25m | €120($120) | every 20 mins | 898km (558 miles) |
Bus | 10h 10m | €75($75) | once daily | 825km (512 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 7hrs | €115($115) | every 20 mins | 991km (616 miles) |
| Bus to Granada, train | 10h 35m | €57($57) | 5 times a week | 859km (534 miles) |
Drive | 7h 60m | €150($150) | on demand | 814km (506 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Motril and León
Bus companies
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Train operators
Airports near León
The following major airports near León offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
Ranon Airport (OVD)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from León
Santander Airport (SDR)
- Distance
- 195km (121 miles) from León
Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
- Distance
- 202km (125 miles) from León