Motril → Melilla
Motril to Melilla Ferry
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The ferry from Motril to Melilla is operated by Naviera Armas, now part of Armas Trasmediterránea, connecting mainland Spain's Granada coast with the Spanish autonomous city of Melilla. The crossing takes about 7 hours, with up to 4 departures a week.
Monthly sailings and fares
At a glance
Static guide reference. These figures are not current prices or schedules.
- Operator
- Naviera Armas (Armas Trasmediterránea), a relatively new route for this operator; Baleària also runs a separate, longer-established Motril-Melilla service
- Crossing time
- Approximately 7 hours
- Frequency
- Up to 4 weekly departures
- Departure port
- Port of Motril
- Arrival port
- Port of Melilla
- Year-round service
- Yes
- Cabins
- Available on longer sailings
- Vehicles
- Yes: car, motorcycle, van, caravan/motorhome
- Pets
- Check current policy when booking, not all sailings on this route currently offer online pet booking
Ferry operator on the Motril to Melilla route
Armas Trasmediterránea markets this as a newer ferry connection, complementing its Melilla-Almeria route and giving travellers from Melilla a more direct link to mainland Spain via Motril. Baleària separately operates its own long-established Motril-Melilla service, compare both when booking.
How long is the ferry from Motril to Melilla?
About 7 hours on this outbound direction. The return Melilla-Motril leg is somewhat quicker, at around 5 hours.
How much does the Motril to Melilla ferry cost?
Fares on this route have been advertised from around €11, though prices vary by season and demand. Confirm the live price when booking.
Departure and arrival ports
Ferries depart from the Port of Motril, on Spain's Granada coast, and arrive at the Port of Melilla.
When to book your Motril to Melilla ferry
Since this is a newer, less frequent route than some of the network's main connections, book ahead for your preferred dates, particularly if travelling with a vehicle.
Travel tip: check which operator's schedule you're booking
Because both Armas Trasmediterránea and Baleària now serve Motril-Melilla, compare both when booking, schedules, fares, and even journey times can differ between the two.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the crossing take?
About 7 hours.
Is Armas Trasmediterránea the only operator on this route?
No: Baleària also runs a separate, longer-established ferry service on this same route.
How often does this ferry run?
Up to 4 times a week.
Can I do a day trip?
No: the crossing takes around 7 hours each way, and there's no same-day return sailing.