The average train between Bilbao and Mérida takes 16h 2m and the fastest train takes 12h 22m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Bilbao 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 week between Bilbao and Mérida. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 5:12 PM which arrives into Mérida at 12:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 16h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Mérida. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando station and arriving at Merida station via Madrid Chamartín station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 2m.
Bilbao to Mérida train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
Bilbao to Mérida train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Merida station.
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The distance between Bilbao and Mérida is 561.7 km. The road distance is 668 km.
You can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Merida via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 9h 52m.
