The average train between Mérida and Ávila takes 8h 51m and the fastest train takes 6h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Mérida to Ávila. 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 Ávila. 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 Ávila at 8:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes and take an average of 8h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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14h • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Mérida to Ávila? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Mérida to Ávila. However, there are services departing from Mérida station and arriving at Ávila station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
Mérida to Ávila train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Merida station.
Mérida to Ávila train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Avila station.
Book your Mérida to Ávila train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros and Renfe Cercanias.
The distance between Mérida and Ávila is 239.2 km. The road distance is 523 km.
You can take a train from Merida to Avila via Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Príncipe Pío, and Madrid-Principe Pio in around 6h 15m.