The average train between Mérida and Barcelona takes 9h 48m and the fastest train takes 7h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Mérida to Barcelona. 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 Mérida and Barcelona. The earliest departure is at 7:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mérida is at 6:18 PM which arrives into Barcelona at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Mérida to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Mérida station and arriving at Barcelona station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
Mérida to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Merida station.
Mérida to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Book your Mérida to Barcelona train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, iryo and 2 other operators.
The distance between Mérida and Barcelona is 773.7 km. The road distance is 1,020 km.
You can take a train from Merida to Barcelona-Sants via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 7h 25m.