The average train between Santiago de Compostela and Mérida takes 11h 30m and the fastest train takes 7h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Santiago de Compostela 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 Santiago de Compostela and Mérida. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santiago de Compostela is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Mérida at 12:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Santiago de Compostela to Mérida. However, there are services departing from Santiago de Compostela station and arriving at Mérida station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
Santiago de Compostela to Mérida train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Santiago De Compostela station.
Santiago de Compostela to Mérida train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Merida station.
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The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Mérida is 478.1 km. The road distance is 952 km.
You can take a train from Santiago De Compostela to Merida via Madrid Chamartín in around 8h 25m.
