Melilla Motril Ferry

The Melilla Motril ferry route connects Spain with Spain. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Balearia. The crossing operates up to 3 times each week with sailing durations from around 6 hours 30 minutes.

Melilla Motril sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.

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How long is the ferry from Melilla to Motril?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Melilla to Motril is approximately 6h 30m. However, please keep in mind that sailing duration might change depending on what season you choose to travel.

How much is the ferry from Melilla to Motril?

The average price of a ferry from Melilla to Motril is approximately 229 €. However, please remember that the price of a ferry from Melilla to Motril can differ depending on the season. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Melilla to Motril?

There is 1 ferry operator for Melilla to Motril and this is

Balearia

How can I book ferry tickets from Melilla to Motril?

Ferries from Melilla to Motril are available for booking through our deal finder. Please also visit our offers page to stay updated with all the latest ferry offers on this route.

Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Melilla to Motril?

Yes, you can currently travel as a foot passenger onboard the ferries from Melilla to Motril with

Balearia

Can you take your car on the ferry from Melilla to Motril?

Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from Melilla to Motril with the following operators

Balearia

Can you bring pets on the ferry from Melilla to Motril?

Unfortunately, pets are not permitted onboard this ferry service so please look for alternative routes which accommodate pets.

How far is Motril from Melilla?

Melilla to Motril is approximately 93 nautical miles distance apart.

Melilla Guide

The Spanish administered city of Melilla is located on the north west African coast and shares a border with Morocco. The city lies across the sea from the Spanish provinces of Granada and Almeria and is next to the Alboran Sea. With an area of around 12 sq. km it is one of two permanently inhabited Spanish administered cities on the continent of Africa, the other being Ceuta. The closest city in Morocco to Melilla is Nador and the Moroccan settlement of Beni Ansar lies immediately to the south. Radiating out in a semicircle around the beach and port of Melilla is the city itself and is on the eastern side of the peninsular of Cape Tres Forcas, at the bottom of Mount Gurugu and at the mouth of the Rio de Oro.

The city's port offers passenger ferry connections to Almeria and Malaga on the Spanish mainland. The passenger and cargo route between Europe and Morocco use the ferry links to Melilla. As a result, the port and associated business form an important source of income for the city.

Motril Guide

The Spanish town of Motril is located in the southern most part of the province of Grenada, between the Sierra Nevada mountain range and the Mediterranean Sea. The city of Malaga is around 100 km from Motril and Seville is around 3 hours away by car and Madrid 5 hours away. Motril's port is an important commercial port, fishing harbour and yacht club that has moorings for 190 boats. Motril's Holy Week has been declared an event of National Tourist Interest and consists of 12 brotherhood, 23 pasos and more than 6,000 followers and during the week there are daily processions. The event first took place in 1600 with the eldest brotherhood, the Vera Cruz. Following the Spanish Civil War, every brotherhood had to restore its patrimony.

The town of Motril's sub tropical climate and its calm, warm waters, make it a popular tourist destination especially for those who enjoy water sports. The sea bed around the town also offer exciting diving opportunities for scuba divers.

In the pretty marina you will find water sports facilities and boat excursions. Ferries from the port depart to Melilla, Al Hoceima and Nador.

Melilla to Motril Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 2024-11-18 and 2024-11-24

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Sailing Days
Balearia	15:00	21:30	6 hours 30 minutes	Tue, Fri
Balearia	23:00	06:30	7 hours 30 minutes	Sun

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