How to travel from Motril to Málaga, Spain
The distance between Motril and Málaga is around 92km (57 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Motril to Málaga by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Málaga → Motril if you're planning a return trip.
Bus
Take the bus to Malaga.
- Duration3hrs
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost€13($13)
Taxi
Take a taxi to Málaga.
- Duration1hr
- Departson demand
- Typical cost€130($130)
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Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Motril to Málaga by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).
The distance between Motril and Málaga is around 92km (57 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 80km (50 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Motril and Málaga by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Motril to Málaga is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €130 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Motril and Málaga, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Motril and Málaga. We recommend that you take a taxi to Málaga. instead which will take 1hr.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Motril and Málaga. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 3 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Motril and Málaga with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 3 hours and takes 3hrs.
ALSA run regular bus services between Motril and Málaga. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 3hrs 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 Málaga. We recommend that you take the bus to Malaga. instead which will take 3hrs.
The closest major airport to Málaga is Málaga Airport (AGP) (AGP) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Málaga. Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) and Jerez Airport (XRY) (XRY) 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 Málaga. The distance is around 92km (57 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Motril to Málaga is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €13 ($13).
Compare travel optionsbetween Motril and Málaga
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 3hrs | €13($13) | every 3 hours | 108km (67 miles) |
Taxi | 1hr | €130($130) | on demand | 92km (57 miles) |
Drive | 1hr | €11($11) | on demand | 92km (57 miles) |
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Airports near Málaga
The following major airports near Málaga offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
Málaga Airport (AGP)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Málaga
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
- Distance
- 77km (48 miles) from Málaga
Jerez Airport (XRY)
- Distance
- 146km (91 miles) from Málaga