The average train between Barcelona and Mérida takes 9h 33m and the fastest train takes 7h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Barcelona to Mérida. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Barcelona and Mérida. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barcelona is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Mérida at 12:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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16h 35m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Mérida. However, there are services departing from Barcelona station and arriving at Mérida station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
Barcelona to Mérida train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
Barcelona to Mérida train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Merida station.
Book your Barcelona to Mérida train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Viajeros and 2 other operators.
The distance between Barcelona and Mérida is 773.7 km. The road distance is 1,001 km.
You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Merida via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 8h 4m.