The average train between Santander and Mérida takes 15h 49m and the fastest train takes 12h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander 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 Santander and Mérida. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Mérida at 12:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 15h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Mérida. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Mérida station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 49m.
Santander to Mérida train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Mérida train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Merida station.
Book your Santander to Mérida train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros and Renfe Cercanias.
The distance between Santander and Mérida is 548.5 km. The road distance is 844 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Merida via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 9h 17m.
