The average train between Pontevedra and Mérida takes 12h 59m and the fastest train takes 9h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontevedra 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 Pontevedra and Mérida. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontevedra is at 5:42 PM which arrives into Mérida at 12:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 12h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


9h 8m • 2 changes


9h 14m • 2 changes
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19h 40m • 2 changes


9h 18m • 2 changes


10h 39m • 2 changes
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21h 43m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Pontevedra to Mérida. However, there are services departing from Pontevedra station and arriving at Mérida station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.
Pontevedra to Mérida train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Pontevedra station.
Pontevedra to Mérida train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Merida station.
Book your Pontevedra to Mérida train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe Cercanias and Renfe AVE.
The distance between Pontevedra and Mérida is 436.3 km. The road distance is 1,015 km.
You can take a train from Pontevedra to Merida via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 8h 55m.