There are 3 ways to get from Astorga to Mérida by bus, train (Renfe), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Astorga to Zamorabus ALSA - Ferr-Alg
- Take the bus from Zamora to Meridabus ALSA - Gi-Se-Ma / ...
7h 35m€40–66Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Astorga to Leontrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Leon to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ave
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Meridatrain Alv
8h 26m€98–176Drive 470.6 km
- Drive from Astorga to Méridacar 470.6 km
4h 34m€76–110
Astorga to Mérida by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Astorga to Mérida is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Astorga to Mérida is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs €75 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Astorga to Mérida. However, there are services departing from Astorga and arriving at Merida via Zamora. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Astorga to Mérida. However, there are services departing from Astorga and arriving at Merida via Leon, Madrid Chamartín and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
The distance between Astorga and Mérida is 476 km. The road distance is 470.6 km.
The best way to get from Astorga to Mérida without a car is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs €40 - €70.
It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Astorga to Mérida, including transfers.
Astorga to Mérida bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Astorga station.
Astorga to Mérida train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Astorga station.
The best way to get from Astorga to Mérida is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €95 - €180 and takes 8h 26m.
What companies run services between Astorga, Spain and Mérida, Spain?
You can take a bus from Astorga to Merida via Zamora in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Astorga to Merida via Leon, Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 8h 26m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Astorga to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Leon to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Merida
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Astorga to Zamora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Zamora to Merida
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Astorga to Mérida bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Zamora station.
Astorga to Mérida train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Leon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Astorga to Mérida is 471 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Astorga to Mérida.
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