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How to get from Motril to Melilla by ferry ?

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

We know that planning a ferry trip from Motril to Melilla can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Motril to Melilla 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 Motril Melilla 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 Motril to Melilla simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Motril to Melilla Ferry Information

Port of departure
Motril
Spain
Andalusia
Port of Arrival
Melilla
Spain
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 Motril Melilla: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Motril to Melilla, 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 Motril to Melilla route is £110. The average ferry crossing time from Motril to Melilla is 7 hours 15 min. The slowest ferries will take 7 hours 30 min to reach Melilla, while the fastest boats will arrive in Melilla in 6 hours. The first ferry leaves the port of Motril at 08:00. The last boat to Melilla leaves the port of Motril at 23:00.

Average price of a Motril to Melilla ferry crossing
£110
Price range of ferries Motril Melilla (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£49 - £174
Average crossing time Motril Melilla
7 hours 15 min
Departure time of first ferry to Melilla
08:00
Time last ferry leaves for Melilla
23:00
Arrival time of first ferry to Melilla
06:30
Arrival time of last ferry to Melilla
14:00

Why travel by ferry from Motril to Melilla?

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

Not to be bored on board... unlike the plane
Generally speaking, to get to Melilla or anywhere else, the plane is the fastest way. But you are stuck in your seat, strapped in by your seatbelt, and there is almost no opportunity to travel. On the other hand, during the Motril Melilla crossing on the Baleària, FRS Iberia or Naviera Armas ferry, you have total freedom in your activities, to eat, walk, entertain or rest. A flight will never provide you with so many services during the trip.
Because it's the ideal way to travel with your family!
If you have children, there's no better way to travel from Motril to Melilla as a family than by ferry. Everything is simpler. As soon as you leave Motril, 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 Motril to Melilla ferry trip for a long time.
To enjoy the incredible sea view
Generally, when we go on holiday by the sea, we look for a sea view as much as possible (at the restaurant, at the hotel, on a hike...). During the Motril Melilla crossing, whether you are on deck, dining in the restaurant or relaxing in the comfortable lounges of the Naviera Armas, FRS Iberia or Baleària ship, you will simply have a front row seat to the incredible spectacle that the sea offers. Everywhere, large windows give you an extraordinary view of the azure blue sea to make the most of its soothing power.

Which companies operate between Motril and Melilla?

If you want to travel between Motril and Melilla 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 Motril Melilla
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 Motril-Melilla fares and book a Naviera Armas ticket between Motril and Melilla. More information about Naviera Armas
FRS Iberia Motril Melilla
FRS Iberia
FRS Iberia is a ferry company based in Spain that serves the regions of Spain and Morocco. On Vivanoda, you can compare Motril-Melilla fares and book a FRS Iberia ticket between Motril and Melilla. FRS Iberia operates 6 crossings a week to Melilla from Motril and the journey time is 5 hours 50 min. More information about FRS Iberia
5 hours 50 min
6 crossings a week
Baleària Motril Melilla
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 Motril-Melilla fares and book a Baleària ticket between Motril and Melilla. More information about Baleària

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

Port of departure in Motril

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

Motril-Granada
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Motril
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Port of arrival in Melilla

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

Melilla
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

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

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

There are 3 ferry companies operating between Motril and Melilla: 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 Motril Melilla 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 Motril and Melilla, you will travel 105 mi.

To go by boat from Motril to Melilla, 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 Motril at 08:00 for Melilla.

The last ferry to Melilla usually departs from Motril at 23:00.

Your Motril to Melilla ferry experience

If you have never been on a ferry before, it is difficult to imagine what a day at sea between Motril and Melilla would be like. To help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a Acciona Trasmediterránea, Baleària, Naviera Armas or FRS Iberia ferry cruise, here we explain the different stages of the journey, from boarding the ship in Motril to disembarking in Melilla. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Motril and Melilla.

Departure from Motril by ferry

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

  • Presentation at the port of Motril / You should arrive in the port of Motril 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 Motril Melilla crossing / Go to the Baleària, FRS Iberia or Naviera Armas desk at Motril ferry terminal to check in with your passport or ID card and your 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 ferry to Melilla / Watch out for voice messages in the Motril ferry terminal inviting you to board. In your vehicle, Naviera Armas, FRS Iberia or Baleària staff will proceed with boarding line by line. Wait patiently for your turn.

On board the ship between Motril and Melilla

On the Naviera Armas, FRS Iberia or Baleària ship, everyone has their own travel philosophy. 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.

Melilla is in sight, disembarkation imminent!

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

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

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