The cheapest and fastest ferries from Beni Ansar to Motril
Cheapest price
€53
Average price
€61
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
6 h 8 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
173 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Beni Ansar to Motril is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Beni Ansar to Motril will cost around €61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €53.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Beni Ansar for Motril on Fri, May 08, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct ferries cover the 173 km distance in an average of 6 h 8 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 5 h .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest ferries will take 7 h 16 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.
2:30 PM5h00Beni Ansar7:30 PMMotril€531One-way0 transfers
10:59 PM7h16Beni Ansar6:15 AMMotril€701One-way0 transfers
2:30 PM5h00Beni Ansar7:30 PMMotril€531One-way0 transfers
10:59 PM7h16Beni Ansar6:15 AMMotril€701One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare ferry and flight for Beni Ansar to Motril
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Beni Ansar to Motril among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €53, and a flight costs an average of €74.
Distance: 93 nautical miles (173 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
€57 Average price Cheapest | €74 Average price |
7h 18m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Beni Ansar to Motril Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 7h16 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Sailing Days Thu |
Live departures
Beni Ansar to Motril ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Beni Ansar to Motril ferries for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VOLCAN DE TIMANFAYA | 3:30 PM Port of Melilla | 5h00 | 8:30 PM Port of Motril | 0 transfersDirect | |
RUSADIR | 11:59 PM Port of Melilla | 7h16 | 7:15 AM Port of Málaga | 0 transfersDirect | |
VISBORG | 11:59 PM Nador (Beni Ansar) | 6h01 | 7:00 AM Port of Almeria | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book Beni Ansar to Motril ferries with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Balearia?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Balearia, but also compare tickets for the likes of Naviera Armas S.A. to find the best option for your trip from Beni Ansar to Motril.
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Why book with Omio over Rome2rio or Directferries?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including ferry and flight to find the ideal travel option from Beni Ansar to Motril.
Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Beni Ansar to Motril
Ferries from Beni Ansar to Motril run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 18m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €53 if you book in advance.
There are 3 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 08:00, the last at 23:30. The fastest ferry covers the 93 nautical miles (173 km) distance in 5h 0m. There are 9 sailings per week. Ferries from Beni Ansar to Motril are available to foot passengers.


Distance 93 nautical miles (173 km) |
Average sailing duration 6h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price €53 |
Ferries per day 3 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 9 |
Fastest ferry 5h 0m |
First ferry 8:00 AM |
Last ferry 11:30 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Ferry operators: Balearia, Naviera Armas S.A. from Beni Ansar to MotrilYou can travel by ferry between Beni Ansar to Motril with Balearia, Naviera Armas S.A. for as low as €53. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Balearia
Naviera Armas S.A.
FAQs: Ferry from Beni Ansar to Motril
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Beni Ansar to Motril by ferry. 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 ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Motril, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Beni Ansar to Motril
- 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- Restaurante Katena (0.3km)
- Restaurante El Puerto (0.5km)
- Restaurante El Chaleco (0.9km)
- Main companies are Taxi Motril and Radio Taxi Costa Tropical.
- Free
- Bus Line M-3, Stop: Puerto de Motril
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