How to travel from Tenerife to Motril, Spain
The distance between Tenerife and Motril is around 1,575km (979 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Tenerife to Motril by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Motril → Tenerife if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Granada (GRX), Bus
Fly from Tenerife (TFN) to Granada (GRX) then take the bus to Motril.
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical cost€165($165)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and then to Cádiz then take the bus to Granada and then to Motril.
- Duration2 days 4h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€315($315)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry, Train and Bus
Take a ferry to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and then to Cádiz then take the train to Jaen then take the bus to Granada and then to Motril.
- Duration2 days 5h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€320($320)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Huelva then drive to Motril.
- Duration1 day 17h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€525($525)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tenerife and Motril
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tenerife to Motril by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around €90 ($90) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).
The distance between Tenerife and Motril is around 1,575km (979 miles).
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Tenerife and Motril by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Tenerife to Motril is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Tenerife and Motril is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €90 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tenerife and Motril. We recommend that you fly from Tenerife (TFN) to Granada (GRX) then take the bus to Motril. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tenerife and Motril. We recommend that you fly from Tenerife (TFN) to Granada (GRX) then take the bus to Motril. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tenerife to Motril. We recommend that you fly from Tenerife (TFN) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Motril. instead which will take 5h 30m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Tenerife to Motril. We recommend that you fly from Tenerife (TFN) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Motril. instead which will take 5h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tenerife to Motril is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tenerife and Motril
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Granada (GRX), Bus + 4 similar | 4h 55m | €165($165) | every 2 hours | 1,638km (1,018 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 5h 30m | €115($115) | every 4 hours | 1,575km (979 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 45m | €120($120) | every 4 hours | 1,703km (1,058 miles) |
| Fly to Almeria (LEI), Bus | 7h 15m | €380($380) | every 4 hours | 2,347km (1,458 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 7h 40m | €90($90) | every 20 mins | 1,856km (1,153 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 2 days 4h | €315($315) | once a week | 1,932km (1,200 miles) |
| Ferry to Cádiz, bus | 2 days 14h | €270($270) | twice a week | 1,921km (1,194 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Bus | 2 days 5h | €320($320) | once a week | 2,062km (1,281 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 1 day 17h | €525($525) | twice a week | 1,749km (1,087 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tenerife and Motril
Airlines
Binter Canarias
Ferry operators
Fred Olsen
Naviera Armas S.A.
Trasmediterránea S.A.
Train operators
Bus companies
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