The average train between Madrid and Mérida takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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 Madrid and Mérida. The earliest departure is at 8:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 4:28 PM which arrives into Mérida at 8:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Estación de Atocha Metro and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Mérida. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Mérida station via Merida. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Madrid to Mérida train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Mérida train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, arrive at Merida station.
Book your Madrid to Mérida train tickets online with Metro de Madrid and Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between Madrid and Mérida is 282.3 km. The road distance is 398 km.
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Merida every 4 hours. Tickets cost €50–80 and the journey takes 4h 2m.