How to travel from Motril to Murcia, Spain
The distance between Motril and Murcia is around 328km (204 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Motril to Murcia 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 Murcia → Motril if you're planning a return trip.
Bus
Take the bus to Almeria and then to Murcia.
- Duration5hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€39($39)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Motril and Murcia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Motril to Murcia by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €39 ($39).
The distance between Motril and Murcia is around 328km (204 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 253km (157 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Motril and Murcia by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Motril to Murcia is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €39 ($39).
The cheapest way to travel between Motril and Murcia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Motril and Murcia. We recommend that you drive to Murcia. instead which will take 3h 5m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Motril and Murcia. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Motril to Murcia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Almeria. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
ALSA, Transportes Comes and Dary Commerce run regular bus services between Motril and Murcia. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5hrs 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 Murcia. We recommend that you take the bus to Almeria and then to Murcia. instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Murcia is Alicante Airport (ALC) (ALC) which is approximately 60km (37 miles) from Murcia. Almeria Airport (LEI) (LEI) and Valencia Airport (VLC) (VLC) 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 Murcia. The distance is around 328km (204 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Motril to Murcia is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €39 ($39).
Compare travel optionsbetween Motril and Murcia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus + 2 similar | 5hrs | €39($39) | every 4 hours | 341km (212 miles) |
| Bus via Granada | 5h 30m | €40($40) | every 3 hours | 355km (220 miles) |
| Bus via El Ejido | 5h 40m | €11($11) | once a week | 336km (209 miles) |
Drive | 3h 5m | €39($39) | on demand | 328km (204 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Motril and Murcia
Bus companies
Transportes Comes
Dary Commerce
Airports near Murcia
The following major airports near Murcia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
Alicante Airport (ALC)
- Distance
- 60km (37 miles) from Murcia
Almeria Airport (LEI)
- Distance
- 168km (104 miles) from Murcia
Valencia Airport (VLC)
- Distance
- 176km (109 miles) from Murcia