The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid to Motril
Cheapest price
€26
Average price
€37
Fastest journey
5 h 55 m
Average duration
6 h 26 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
408 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Motril is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Motril will cost around €37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €26.
Of the 13 buses that leave Madrid for Motril on Tue, Dec 09, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 09 the direct buses cover the 408 km distance in an average of 6 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 55 m .
On Tue, Dec 09 the slowest buses will take 6 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare bus, flight, and train for Madrid to Motril
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Motril among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a flight costs an average of €26.
Distance: 408 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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€28 Average price Cheapest | €100 Average price | €53 Average price |
6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
Madrid to Motril bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Motril buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, December 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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Normal · Normal | 12:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 6h40 | 7:10 AM Motril, Hospital General Santa Ana | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 6:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h30 | 1:30 PM Motril, Hospital General Santa Ana | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 6:15 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 6h40 | 12:55 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 5h55 | 12:55 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 7:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h10 | 2:25 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 7:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 8h00 | 3:15 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
02082+ Normal | 7:30 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 8h45 | 4:15 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 8:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 6h25 | 2:25 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 8:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h15 | 3:15 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 9:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h30 | 5:00 PM Motril, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h30 | 8:30 PM Motril, Hospital General Santa Ana | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 1:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h15 | 8:30 PM Motril, Hospital General Santa Ana | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 2:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 6h30 | 8:30 PM Motril, Hospital General Santa Ana | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Motril
Buses from Madrid to Motril run on average 16 times per day, taking around 5h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €26 but you can travel from only €26 by flight.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 408 km distance in 5h 55m.
Distance 408 km |
Average bus duration 5h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 5h 55m |
First bus 00:20 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Madrid to MotrilYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Motril with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus for as low as €26. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Madrid to Motril
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Motril by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Motril, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, which is located around 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Motril, Estación de Autobuses, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Madrid to Motril
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Rincón (0.5 km)
- La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 200, 114, 115, 122 Metro: 4, 6, 7, 9
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
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