How to travel from Palencia to Motril, Spain
The distance between Palencia and Motril is around 693km (431 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Palencia to Motril by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Motril → Palencia if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Bus
Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Granada (GRX) then take the bus to Motril.
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€165($165)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Madrid Estacion Sur and then to Motril.
- Duration9h 40m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€79($79)
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Granada then take the bus to Motril.
- Duration6h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palencia and Motril
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Palencia to Motril by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €76 ($76) and will take around 11h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).
The distance between Palencia and Motril is around 693km (431 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 637km (396 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Palencia and Motril by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Palencia to Motril is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Palencia and Motril, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €76 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Palencia and Motril. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Granada (GRX) then take the bus to Motril. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Palencia and Motril. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Palencia to Motril. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Estacion Sur. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.
ALSA, MonBus, Socibus and Avanza Grupo run regular bus services between Palencia and Motril. Buses run once a week and take around 9h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Palencia to Motril. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Granada (GRX) then take the bus to Motril. instead which will take 4h 40m.
The closest major airport to Motril is Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) which is approximately 54km (34 miles) from Motril. 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 Palencia and Motril. The distance is around 738km (458 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palencia to Motril is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Palencia and Motril
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 4h 40m | €165($165) | 5 times a day | 693km (431 miles) |
| Train to Madrid-Chamartin, plane and bus | 5h 30m | €135($135) | once daily | 775km (482 miles) |
| Train to Madrid-Chamartin, plane and bus | 5h 35m | €200($200) | 5 times a day | 782km (486 miles) |
| Train to Oviedo, plane and bus | 7h 55m | €185($185) | once daily | 1,176km (731 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 8h 20m | €185($185) | once daily | 1,148km (713 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 40m | €79($79) | once a week | 754km (469 miles) |
| Bus via Aranda De Duero | 11h 35m | €76($76) | once a week | 767km (477 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 6h 45m | €105($105) | once daily | 878km (546 miles) |
| Train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, bus | 7h 15m | €105($105) | once daily | 877km (545 miles) |
Drive | 7h 15m | €87($87) | on demand | 738km (458 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Palencia and Motril
Bus companies
MonBus
Socibus
Avanza Grupo
Autobuses La Union
Train operators
Airports near Motril
The following major airports near Motril offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
- Distance
- 54km (34 miles) from Motril
Málaga Airport (AGP)
- Distance
- 87km (54 miles) from Motril
Almeria Airport (LEI)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Motril