How to travel from Motril to Valencia, Spain

The distance between Motril and Valencia is around 546km (339 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Motril to Valencia by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Granada then fly from Granada (GRX) to Valencia (VLC).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus via El Ejido

Take the bus to El Ejido then Murcia and then to Valencia.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Valencia.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance546km (339 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Motril and Valencia

There are several options for getting from Motril to Valencia by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Motril and Valencia is around 546km (339 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 409km (254 miles)

It takes around 9hrs to get from Motril and Valencia by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Motril to Valencia is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Motril and Valencia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Motril and Valencia. We recommend that you take the bus to Granada then fly from Granada (GRX) to Valencia (VLC). instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Motril and Valencia. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Motril to Valencia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Granada. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

ALSA, Dary Commerce and FlixBus run regular bus services between Motril and Valencia. Buses run twice a week and take around 9hrs 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 Valencia. We recommend that you take the bus to Granada then fly from Granada (GRX) to Valencia (VLC). instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Valencia is Valencia Airport (VLC) (VLC) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Valencia. Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT) (CDT) and Alicante Airport (ALC) (ALC) 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 Valencia. The distance is around 546km (339 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Motril to Valencia is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9hrs and will usually cost around €65 ($65).

How do I get from Motril to Valencia

Compare travel optionsbetween Motril and Valencia

Transport options from Motril to Valencia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
4h 15m
€215($215)
hourly750km (466 miles)
Bus to Malaga, Fly4h 45m
€68($68)
every 3 hours599km (372 miles)
Bus to Almeria, Fly5h 30m
€230($230)
every 4 hours845km (525 miles)
Bus via El Ejido + 1 similar
8h 55m
€38($38)
once a week584km (363 miles)
Bus9hrs
€65($65)
twice a week607km (377 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€65($65)
on demand546km (339 miles)

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Airports near Valencia

The following major airports near Valencia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

VLC
Valencia Airport (VLC)
International Airport
Distance
9km (5 miles) from Valencia
CDT
Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91km (57 miles) from Valencia
ALC
Alicante Airport (ALC)
International Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Valencia