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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Motril to Beni Ansar
Cheapest price
€61
Average price
€75
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
6 h
Ferries per day
7
Distance
173 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Motril to Beni Ansar is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Motril to Beni Ansar will cost around €75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €61.
Of the 7 ferries that leave Motril for Beni Ansar on Sat, Aug 22, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 22 the direct ferries cover the 173 km distance in an average of 6 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
On Sat, Aug 22 the slowest ferries will take 7 h 1 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.
MARTÍN I SOLER5:00 PM5h30Port of Almeria9:30 PMNador (Beni Ansar)€611One-way0 transfers- VISBORG9:00 AM5h30Port of Almeria1:30 PMNador (Beni Ansar)€671One-way0 transfers
- VISBORG11:59 PM7h01Port of Almeria6:00 AMNador (Beni Ansar)€671One-way0 transfers
GOLDENBRIDGE11:00 AM8h15Port of Almeria6:15 PMNador€701One-way0 transfers
MOROCCO STAR12:00 PM9h00Port of Almeria8:00 PMNador (Beni Ansar)€771One-way0 transfers
- VISBORG9:00 AM5h30Port of Almeria1:30 PMNador (Beni Ansar)€671One-way0 transfers
- MARTÍN I SOLER5:00 PM5h30Port of Almeria9:30 PMNador (Beni Ansar)€611One-way0 transfers
- RUSADIR8:30 AM6h00Port of Málaga2:30 PMPort of Melilla€921One-way0 transfers
- RUSADIR11:59 PM6h01Port of Málaga6:00 AMPort of Melilla€921One-way0 transfers
- VISBORG11:59 PM7h01Port of Almeria6:00 AMNador (Beni Ansar)€671One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare flight and ferry for Motril to Beni Ansar
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Motril to Beni Ansar 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 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €53, and a flight costs an average of €84.
Distance: 93 nautical miles (173 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
€61 Average price Cheapest | €106 Average price |
7h 23m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Motril to Beni Ansar Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 7h01 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 7h00 | Sailing Days Thu, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 7h00 | Sailing Days Thu, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 8h15 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Live departures
Motril to Beni Ansar ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Motril to Beni Ansar ferries for today, Friday, August 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARTÍN I SOLER | 11:59 PM Port of Almeria | 7h01 | 6:00 AM Nador (Beni Ansar) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, August 22 | |||||
| RUSADIR | 8:30 AM Port of Málaga | 6h00 | 2:30 PM Port of Melilla | 0 transfersDirect | |
| VISBORG | 9:00 AM Port of Almeria | 5h30 | 1:30 PM Nador (Beni Ansar) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| GOLDENBRIDGE | 11:00 AM Port of Almeria | 8h15 | 6:15 PM Nador | 0 transfersDirect | |
| MOROCCO STAR | 12:00 PM Port of Almeria | 9h00 | 8:00 PM Nador (Beni Ansar) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| MARTÍN I SOLER | 5:00 PM Port of Almeria | 5h30 | 9:30 PM Nador (Beni Ansar) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Motril to Beni Ansar
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Ferries from Motril to Beni Ansar run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 23m. 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 01:00, the last at 23:30. The fastest ferry covers the 93 nautical miles (173 km) distance in 5h 30m. There are 11 sailings per week.
Distance 93 nautical miles (173 km) |
Average sailing duration 6h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price €53 |
Ferries per day 3 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 11 |
Fastest ferry 5h 30m |
First ferry 1:00 AM |
Last ferry 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 1 day |
FAQs: Ferry from Motril to Beni Ansar
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Motril to Beni Ansar 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 Beni Ansar, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Motril to Beni Ansar
Most Motril to Beni Ansar ferries use the Port of Málaga to Port of Melilla port pair. Use this guide to compare Motril and Beni Ansar ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Which Motril port do ferries to Beni Ansar leave from?
Getting to Port of Motril from Motril city centre
Port of Motril is 3 km from Motril city centre. Public transport options include:
Port of Motril port facilities and services
Port of Motril has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurante Katena (0.3km), Restaurante El Puerto (0.5km), Restaurante El Chaleco (0.9km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Port of Motril.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Port of Motril: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Motril.
Which Beni Ansar port do ferries from Motril arrive at?
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