How to travel from San Vicente de la Barquera to Motril, Spain
The distance between San Vicente de la Barquera and Motril is around 857km (532 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 30m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from San Vicente de la Barquera to Motril by bus, train, 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 → San Vicente de la Barquera if you're planning a return trip.
Bus to Santander, plane
Take the bus to Santander then fly from Santander (SDR) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Almuñecar.
- Duration5h 30m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€155($155)
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5 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Madrid then Granada and then to Motril.
- Duration12hrs
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€89($89)
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Santander then take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Granada then take the bus to Motril.
- Duration10h 35m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€120($120)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Vicente de la Barquera and Motril
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from San Vicente de la Barquera to Motril by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €69 ($69) and will take around 14h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).
The distance between San Vicente de la Barquera and Motril is around 857km (532 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 742km (461 miles)
It takes around 12hrs to get from San Vicente de la Barquera and Motril by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from San Vicente de la Barquera to Motril is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between San Vicente de la Barquera and Motril, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €69 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between San Vicente de la Barquera and Motril. We recommend that you take the bus to Santander then fly from Santander (SDR) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Almuñecar. instead which will take 5h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Vicente de la Barquera and Motril. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from San Vicente de la Barquera to Motril. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid and Granada. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 12hrs.
ALSA and FlixBus run regular bus services between San Vicente de la Barquera and Motril. Buses run once a week and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Vicente de la Barquera to Motril. We recommend that you take the bus to Santander then fly from Santander (SDR) to Granada (GRX) then take the bus to Motril. instead which will take 5h 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 San Vicente de la Barquera and Motril. The distance is around 942km (585 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Vicente de la Barquera to Motril is to take the bus which takes, on average, 12hrs and will usually cost around €89 ($89).
Compare travel optionsbetween San Vicente de la Barquera and Motril
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus to Santander, plane + 5 similar | 5h 30m | €155($155) | once daily | 933km (580 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 5h 40m | €165($165) | 5 times a day | 857km (532 miles) |
| Bus to Santander, plane | 6h 40m | €205($205) | 5 times a day | 946km (588 miles) |
| Bus to Santander, plane | 6h 45m | €155($155) | 5 times a day | 958km (595 miles) |
| Bus to Oviedo, plane | 7hrs | €185($185) | once daily | 1,081km (671 miles) |
| Bus to Santander, plane | 7h 35m | €155($155) | once daily | 1,041km (647 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 12hrs | €89($89) | once a week | 925km (575 miles) |
| Bus via Burgos | 14h 30m | €69($69) | once a week | 952km (591 miles) |
Bus and Train | 10h 35m | €120($120) | every 20 mins | 1,163km (723 miles) |
Drive | 9h 10m | €175($175) | on demand | 942km (585 miles) |
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Bus companies
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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