How to travel from Salamanca to Motril, Spain
The distance between Salamanca and Motril is around 694km (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 50m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Salamanca to Motril by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Motril → Salamanca 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 50m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€165($165)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Madrid Intercambiador Moncloa then Granada and then to Motril.
- Duration8h 35m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost€84($84)
Multiple bus operators
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 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salamanca and Motril
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Salamanca to Motril by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 9h 45m. 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 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).
The distance between Salamanca and Motril is around 694km (431 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 505km (314 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Salamanca and Motril by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Salamanca to Motril is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Salamanca and Motril, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Salamanca 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 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salamanca and Motril. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Salamanca to Motril. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Intercambiador Moncloa, Madrid Estacion Sur and Granada. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.
Avanza Grupo, ALSA and FlixBus run regular bus services between Salamanca and Motril. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salamanca 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 50m.
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 Salamanca and Motril. The distance is around 695km (432 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salamanca to Motril is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Salamanca and Motril
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 4h 50m | €165($165) | twice daily | 694km (431 miles) |
| Train to Madrid-Chamartin, plane and bus | 5h 40m | €135($135) | once daily | 776km (482 miles) |
| Train to Madrid-Chamartin, plane and bus | 5h 45m | €200($200) | twice daily | 783km (487 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 7h 50m | €260($260) | 5 times a week | 1,003km (623 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8h 35m | €84($84) | every 2 hours | 705km (438 miles) |
| Bus via Madrid | 9h 45m | €52($52) | 3 times a week | 711km (442 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 6h 55m | €105($105) | once daily | 879km (546 miles) |
| Train to Madrid-Principe Pio, bus | 7h 50m | €105($105) | once daily | 881km (547 miles) |
Drive | 6h 50m | €82($82) | on demand | 695km (432 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Salamanca and Motril
Bus companies
Avanza Grupo
Ferry operators
Naviera Armas
Airlines
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