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Museo de Arqueología e Historia de Melilla
Archaeological museum in Melilla la Vieja with finds from the region’s ancient past. A compact stop for understanding local history near Beni Ansar.
Cheapest price on 21 Sept
£48
Average ticket price on 21 Sept
£48
Fastest journey on 21 Sept
6 h
Average journey duration on 21 Sept
6 h
Ferries on 21 Sept
1
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Motril to Beni Ansar will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £48.
On Mon 21 Sept, we found 1 ferries from Motril to Beni Ansar, including 1 direct services.
On Mon 21 Sept 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 6 h .
The slowest ferries will take 6 h 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.
RUSADIR
RUSADIROmio 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 an average ticket price of £84 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £84, while a flight costs an average of £97.
Distance: 93 nautical miles (173 km)
| Ferry | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
£84 Average Price Cheapest | £97 Average Price |
7h 22m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Motril to Beni Ansar:
A ferry is £13 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Motril to Beni Ansar costing on average £97.
Other travel options to Beni Ansar take longer:
Ferry takes on average 6h 22m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 13:00 | Arrival Time 19:00 | Duration 6h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 22:00 | Arrival Time 05:00 | Duration 7h00 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 22:59 | Arrival Time 07:00 | Duration 8h01 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 21:59 | Arrival Time 06:00 | Duration 8h01 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 17:00 | Arrival Time 23:00 | Duration 6h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 08:00 | Duration 11h00 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 15:00 | Arrival Time 21:00 | Duration 6h00 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 14:00 | Arrival Time 20:00 | Duration 6h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 22:30 | Arrival Time 05:30 | Duration 7h00 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 21:30 | Arrival Time 04:30 | Duration 7h00 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
The table below shows live departures for Motril to Beni Ansar ferries for tomorrow, Monday 21 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RUSADIR | 15:00 Port of Málaga | 6h00 | 21:00 Port of Melilla | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Ferries from Motril to Beni Ansar run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 22m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £67 if you book in advance.
There are 4 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 0m.
Distance 93 nautical miles (173 km) |
Average sailing duration 6h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £67 |
Ferries per day 4 |
Direct ferries Available |
Fastest ferry 5h 0m |
First ferry 1:00 |
Last ferry 23:30 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 1 day |
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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.

Most Motril to Beni Ansar ferries use the Port of Almeria to Nador (Beni Ansar) 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.
Port of Motril is 3 km from Motril city centre. Public transport options include:
Port of Motril has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Restaurante Katena (0.3km), Restaurante El Puerto (0.5km), Restaurante El Chaleco (0.9km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Port of Motril.
Available at Port of Motril: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Motril.
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