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How to get from Melilla to Motril by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Melilla to Motril ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Melilla to Motril is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Melilla to Motril can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Melilla to Motril ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like Acciona Trasmediterránea, Baleària, Naviera Armas or FRS Iberia. This way you can find the best deal on a Melilla Motril ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Naviera Armas, FRS Iberia or Baleària ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Melilla to Motril simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Melilla to Motril Ferry Information

Port of departure
Melilla
Spain
Port of Arrival
Motril
Spain
Andalusia
Distance
105 mi
Ferry Companies
Acciona Trasmediterránea, Baleària, Naviera Armas, FRS Iberia
Frequency of crossings
6 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
5 hours 50 min
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Ferry Melilla Motril: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Melilla to Motril, you'll find tickets range from £49 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £174 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Melilla to Motril route is £110. The average ferry crossing time from Melilla to Motril is 6 hours 35 min. The slowest ferries will take 7 hours 30 min to reach Motril, while the fastest boats will arrive in Motril in 5 hours 30 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Melilla at 15:00. The last boat to Motril leaves the port of Melilla at 23:59.

Average price of a Melilla to Motril ferry crossing
£110
Price range of ferries Melilla Motril (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£49 - £174
Average crossing time Melilla Motril
6 hours 35 min
Departure time of first ferry to Motril
15:00
Time last ferry leaves for Motril
23:59
Arrival time of first ferry to Motril
05:30
Arrival time of last ferry to Motril
21:30

Why travel by ferry from Melilla to Motril?

Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Melilla to Motril ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Motril. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Melilla to Motril is an ideal way to travel.

For a caring staff
Every minute of the Melilla-Motril crossing, from embarkation in the port of Melilla to disembarkation in Motril, qualified and smiling Naviera Armas, FRS Iberia or Baleària staff are at your disposal to ensure you have a pleasant time. They will orient you in the ship, guide you to your cabin, serve you in the restaurant and answer any questions you may have. It is common to find an information desk on the ship, usually on the main deck.
Because it's the ideal way to travel with your family!
There is no better way to travel between Melilla and Motril with your family than by ferry. Everything is simpler. As soon as you leave Melilla, imagine your children exploring the ship, spending long periods playing in the children's play areas or in the video games and arcades (for teenagers), watching the latest films in the cinema, sharing a family meal in the restaurant, or marvelling at a magic show or other countless activities. Your children will remember the Melilla to Motril ferry trip for a long time.
You get much more rest than in the car
Long car journeys are tiring and require constant vigilance when driving. The Melilla Motril ferry trip is exactly the opposite. On board, depending on the Naviera Armas, FRS Iberia or Baleària ship in service, everything is designed to give you time to relax in the calm of comfortable reclining lounges, to lounge on the outside decks, to entertain and to have fun. You arrive in Motril stress-free and totally relaxed.

Which companies operate between Melilla and Motril?

If you want to travel between Melilla and Motril by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Naviera Armas, FRS Iberia or Baleària who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.

Naviera Armas Melilla Motril
Naviera Armas
Naviera Armas is a ferry company based in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands. Founded in 1971, it offers crossings to several destinations in the Canary Islands, Spain and Morocco. On Vivanoda, you can compare Melilla-Motril fares and book a Naviera Armas ticket between Melilla and Motril. More information about Naviera Armas
FRS Iberia Melilla Motril
FRS Iberia
FRS Iberia is a ferry company based in Spain that serves the regions of Spain and Morocco. On Vivanoda, you can compare Melilla-Motril fares and book a FRS Iberia ticket between Melilla and Motril. FRS Iberia operates 6 crossings a week to Motril from Melilla and the journey time is 5 hours 50 min. More information about FRS Iberia
5 hours 50 min
6 crossings a week
Baleària Melilla Motril
Baleària
Founded in 1997, Baleària is a ferry company based in Valencia, Spain. It offers crossings to several destinations in Spain, France and Italy. On Vivanoda, you can compare Melilla-Motril fares and book a Baleària ticket between Melilla and Motril. More information about Baleària

Where do the ferries leave from in Melilla? Where do the boats arrive in Motril?

Port of departure in Melilla

Naviera Armas, FRS Iberia or Baleària ferries depart for Motril from the following ports in Melilla:

Melilla
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Port of arrival in Motril

Baleària, FRS Iberia or Naviera Armas ships arrive in Motril from the following ports:

Motril-Granada
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Motril
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Melilla to Motril, it will take you at least 5 hours 50 min to cover the 105 mi between Melilla and Motril.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Melilla and Motril in winter) and the ferry company (Naviera Armas, FRS Iberia and Baleària). There are currently 6 crossings a week between Melilla and Motril.

There are 3 ferry companies operating between Melilla and Motril: Naviera Armas, FRS Iberia and Baleària.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Acciona Trasmediterránea, Baleària, Naviera Armas, FRS Iberia.

Before booking, compare the prices of Acciona Trasmediterránea, Baleària, Naviera Armas, FRS Iberia on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and securely on our partner's website.

If you want to change or cancel your Melilla Motril ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are non-refundable or non-changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.

During your crossing between Melilla and Motril, you will travel 105 mi.

To go by boat from Melilla to Motril, you can find prices ranging from £49 for the lowest, to £174 for the highest. The average price we observed was £110.

The first ferry leaves Melilla at 15:00 for Motril.

The last ferry to Motril usually departs from Melilla at 23:59.

What is a Melilla to Motril ferry crossing like?

If you have never been on a ferry before, it is difficult to imagine what a day at sea between Melilla and Motril would be like. To help you better project yourself into the experience of a Melilla Motril cruise on board Acciona Trasmediterránea, Baleària, Naviera Armas or FRS Iberia, we have traced the different stages of the journey from embarkation in Melilla to disembarkation in Motril. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Melilla and Motril.

Boarding in Melilla

Before your Melilla Motril ferry journey begins, here are the few steps to embark:

  • Presentation time in Melilla port / You should arrive in the port of Melilla well in advance. Please check this with your Baleària, FRS Iberia or Naviera Armas company. After this time, the company may refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Melilla Motril crossing / At the Melilla ferry terminal, look for the Naviera Armas, FRS Iberia or Baleària counters and present your passport and booking number. If you are travelling by car, please stand in the reserved lanes. Check-in will take place directly from your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ship to Motril / Watch out for voice messages in the Melilla ferry terminal inviting you to board. By car, follow the instructions of Naviera Armas, FRS Iberia or Baleària staff to board and park your vehicle on board.

On board the ship between Melilla and Motril

During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the Naviera Armas, FRS Iberia or Baleària ship as they wish. Some will want to relax in one of the reclining lounges, others will want to make the most of all the services offered on board or simply enjoy the view of the sea from the ship's deck.

Motril is in sight, disembarkation imminent!

Finally you will find some information for the arrival of the ferry in Motril:

  • Motril Harbour is in sight / You will not be able to return to your vehicle until the ferry has come to rest and tied up to the quay in Motril Harbour. There is no point in rushing. Instead, enjoy the arrival in Motril harbour from the deck of the boat.
  • Vacate your cabin. / You will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Motril Harbour.
  • Leaving the ship and exploring Motril / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. As a pedestrian, you will get out even faster. The customs staff at Motril harbour can give you a check. At last, your holiday in Motril has begun!

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