There are 9 ways to get from Irun to Mérida by plane, train, train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Fly San Sebastián Airport to Seville Airport, train
best- Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane EAS - SVQ
- Take the train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Meridatrain
6h 28m€108–358Bus via Madrid
cheapest- Take the bus from Hendaye to Madridbus FlixBus N1149
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Méridabus
13h 30m€66–144Train via Madrid (Renfe)
- Take the train from Irun to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Meridatrain Alv / ...
11h 20m€122–178Bus
- Take the bus from Irun to Caceresbus Alsa
- Take the bus from Caceres to Meridabus ALSA - Cac-Odf / ...
13h 30m€68–104Drive 739.9 km
- Drive from Irun to Méridacar 739.9 km
7h 18m€120–173Fly San Sebastián Airport to Badajoz Airport, train
- Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Badajoz Airport (BJZ)plane EAS - BJZ
- Take the train from Badajoz to Meridatrain
8h 45m€196–507Fly San Sebastián Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, train
- Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane EAS - MAD
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Meridatrain
6h 47m€112–370Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Seville Airport, train
- Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbaobus
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane BIO - SVQ
- Take the train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Meridatrain
9h 36m€77–217Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Irun to Madrid-Principe Piotrain 18014 / ...
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Meridatrain Alv / ...
14h€135–197
Irun to Mérida by train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Irun to Mérida is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 13h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Irun to Mérida is to fly and train which takes 6h 28m and costs €100 - €360.
No, there is no direct bus from Irun to Mérida. However, there are services departing from Irun and arriving at Merida via Caceres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Irun to Mérida. However, there are services departing from Irun and arriving at Merida via Madrid Chamartín and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
The distance between Irun and Mérida is 993 km. The road distance is 739.9 km.
The best way to get from Irun to Mérida without a car is to train via Madrid which takes 11h 20m and costs €120 - €180.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Irun to Mérida, including transfers.
Irun to Mérida bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Irun station.
Irun to Mérida train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Irun station.
The best way to get from Irun to Mérida is to train via Madrid which takes 11h 20m and costs €120 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 13h 30m.
What companies run services between Irun, Spain and Mérida, Spain?
You can take a train from Irun to Merida via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 11h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Irun to Merida via Caceres in around 13h 30m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Seville Airport via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–260
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Badajoz Airport via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €170–470
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Badajoz Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €170–470
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–290
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Seville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–140
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Seville Airport via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–110
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Merida
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Irun to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- 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
Train from Badajoz to Merida
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- 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
Train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Merida
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Irun to Madrid-Principe Pio
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- 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 Irun to Caceres
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Caceres to Merida
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Irun to Mérida bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Caceres station.
Irun to Mérida train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irun to Mérida is 740 km. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Irun to Mérida.
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