The average train between Ponferrada and Mérida takes 14h 23m and the fastest train takes 8h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Ponferrada 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 twice daily between Ponferrada and Mérida. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ponferrada is at 5:42 PM which arrives into Mérida at 12:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Leon and take an average of 14h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ponferrada to Mérida. However, there are services departing from Ponferrada station and arriving at Mérida station via Leon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 23m.
Ponferrada to Mérida train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Ponferrada station.
Ponferrada to Mérida train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Merida station.
Book your Ponferrada to Mérida train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros and Renfe Cercanias.
The distance between Ponferrada and Mérida is 404.3 km. The road distance is 868 km.
You can take a train from Ponferrada to Merida via Leon, Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 9h 28m.
