How to travel from Zaragoza to Motril, Spain
The distance between Zaragoza and Motril is around 783km (486 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Zaragoza 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 → Zaragoza if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Granada (GRX), Bus
Fly from Zaragoza (ZAZ) to Granada (GRX) then take the bus to Motril.
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Madrid then Granada and then to Motril.
- Duration10h 15m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€90($90)
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Granada then take the bus to Motril.
- Duration6h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zaragoza and Motril
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Zaragoza to Motril by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 10h 30m. 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 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).
The distance between Zaragoza and Motril is around 783km (486 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 591km (367 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Zaragoza and Motril by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Zaragoza to Motril is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Zaragoza and Motril, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Zaragoza and Motril. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Granada (GRX) then take the bus to Motril. instead which will take 4h 45m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Zaragoza and Motril. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Zaragoza to Motril. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid and Granada. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.
ALSA, HIFE S.A., FlixBus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Zaragoza and Motril. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 10h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zaragoza to Motril. We recommend that you fly from Zaragoza (ZAZ) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Almuñecar. instead which will take 5h 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 Zaragoza and Motril. The distance is around 791km (492 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zaragoza to Motril is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Zaragoza and Motril
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Granada (GRX), Bus + 6 similar | 4h 50m | €155($155) | hourly | 1,128km (701 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 5h 50m | €240($240) | once daily | 1,229km (764 miles) |
| Train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, plane and bus | 4h 45m | €185($185) | hourly | 783km (486 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 25m | €130($130) | hourly | 1,097km (681 miles) |
| Train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, plane and bus | 5h 35m | €150($150) | once daily | 865km (538 miles) |
| Train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, plane and bus | 5h 40m | €215($215) | every 4 hours | 872km (542 miles) |
| Train to Barcelona-Sants, plane and bus | 6h 20m | €110($110) | once daily | 1,201km (746 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 10h 15m | €90($90) | every 4 hours | 808km (502 miles) |
| Bus via Madrid | 10h 30m | €57($57) | 3 times a week | 799km (497 miles) |
Train and Bus | 6h 15m | €120($120) | once daily | 928km (577 miles) |
Drive | 7h 45m | €95($95) | on demand | 791km (492 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Zaragoza and Motril
Airlines
TUI fly Belgium
Bus companies
HIFE S.A.
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
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