Motril to Tangier ferry - Times and cheap Balearia ferry tickets

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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Motril to Tangier

Showing times and prices for 15 Dec

Cheapest price

£55

Average price

£55

Fastest journey

7 h 30 m

Average duration

8 h

Ferries per day

2

Distance

232 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Motril to Tangier is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Motril to Tangier will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £55.

Fast ferries

Of the 2 ferries that leave Motril for Tangier every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon 15 Dec the direct ferries cover the 232 km distance in an average of 8 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 7 h 30 m .

The slowest ferries will take 8 h 30 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.

Balearia
11:308h30
Motril
20:00Tangier
£551One-way
0 changes
Balearia
12:007h30
Motril
19:30Tangier
£551One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare flight and ferry for Motril to Tangier

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Motril to Tangier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £49, and a flight costs an average of £23.

Distance: 125 nautical miles (232 km)

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Flight

£63

Average Price

Cheapest

£173

Average Price

8h 55m

Average total duration

7h 55m

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1h 0m

Additional time*

3h 55m

Average total duration

Fastest

55m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

Balearia

Most popular ferry company

Ryanair

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Live departures

Motril to Tangier ferry times

The table below shows live departures for Motril to Tangier ferries for today, Sunday 14 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.

Last updated at 04:28
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
balearia11:30 Motril
8h00
19:30 Tangier0 changesdirect
balearia12:00 Motril
7h30
19:30 Tangier0 changesdirect

This is the last ferry of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Ferry from Motril to Tangier

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Ferries from Motril to Tangier run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 55m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £49 but you can travel from only £23 by flight.

There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:01, the last at 23:30. The fastest ferry covers the 125 nautical miles (232 km) distance in 7h 30m. There are 5 sailings per week. Ferries from Motril to Tangier are available to foot passengers.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £23
Official Omio partners on this route
Balearia
Distance
125 nautical miles (232 km)
Average sailing duration
7h 55m
Cheapest ticket price
£49
Ferries per day
1
Direct ferries
Available
Average weekly sailings
5
Fastest ferry
7h 30m
First ferry
00:01
Last ferry
23:30
Cabins
Available
Vehicles
Available
Foot passengers
Available
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £23

Ferry operators: Balearia from Motril to TangierYou can travel by ferry between Motril to Tangier with Balearia for as low as £23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Balearia

About
Balearia is a Spanish ferry company that operates a fleet of ferries that provide transportation services for passengers and vehicles across the Mediterranean Sea. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Barcelona, Spain. Balearia operates ferry services between mainland Spain, the Balearic Islands, and the Canary Islands, and also to North Africa. Balearia is known for its fast, comfortable, and reliable ferry services, providing a convenient and efficient way to travel between the islands.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 0m
Cheapest Price
£49
Balearia frequency
1 a day
Additional luggage
Extra luggage allowed with additional fee
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations possible up to 24h before departure with varying fees
Amenities on board the ferry
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafeteria and vending machines available
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible vessels with adapted facilities and spaces
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers, dogs must be leashed and muzzled. Not allowed in restaurant areas
Cabin reservation
Available on most routes, various cabin types from standard to superior
Car on board
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FAQs: Motril to Tangier ferries

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Motril to Tangier 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 Tangier, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap ferry tickets from Motril to Tangier can start from as little as £53 when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for Motril to Tangier is £53; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The ferry time from Motril to Tangier is on average 6 h 30 min   for the 143 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go to Tangier from Motril by ferry can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first ferry from Motril to Tangier leaves at 00: 01. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last ferry from Motril to Tangier leaves at 23: 30.
There is 1 ferry a day from Motril to Tangier which require at least one change with Balearia. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer ferries.
Yes, you can book a cabin on sailings from Motril to Tangier with Balearia
Yes, travelling with a vehicle from Motril to Tangier is possible with Balearia.
Yes, travelling as a foot passenger from Motril to Tangier is possible with Balearia. We recommend arriving at least one hour before the trip if you are travelling on foot but please check specific times for each route. If you need to book your travel to the departure port, check our trains, buses, and flight options on Omio.
For the journey from Motril to Tangier you can take a ferry with Balearia. Be sure to check out all possible ferry operators that offer services from Motril to Tangier on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Motril, which is located around 3.5 miles (5.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port de Tanger Med, located 29.3 miles (47.2 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Motril to Tangier by ferry is September.
You have options as you can travel from Motril to Tangier 2 different ways: ferry or flight.

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Important Stations and Airports in Motril and Tangier

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Tangier
The major port for departures in Motril is Port of Motril. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Port of Motril for your trip from Motril to Tangier.
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Amenities at port
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
address
Address
P.º del Puerto, 8, 18613 Motril, Granada, Spain
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
carConnection
Car connection
A-7, Exit 181
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurante Katena (0.3km)
  • Restaurante El Puerto (0.5km)
  • Restaurante El Chaleco (0.9km)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Main companies are Taxi Motril and Radio Taxi Costa Tropical.
WC
WC
  • Free
Public transport options for Port of Motril
  • Bus Line M-3, Stop: Puerto de Motril

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