What is the cheapest way to get from León to Mérida?

The cheapest way to get from León to Mérida is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from León to Mérida?

The fastest way to get from León to Mérida is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between León and Mérida?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leon and arriving at Merida. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 10m.

Is there a direct train between León and Mérida?

No, there is no direct train from León to Mérida. However, there are services departing from Leon and arriving at Merida via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from León to Mérida?

The distance between León and Mérida is 484 km. The road distance is 480 km.

How do I travel from León to Mérida without a car?

The best way to get from León to Mérida without a car is to bus which takes 7h 10m and costs €40 - €65.

How long does it take to get from León to Mérida?

The bus from Leon to Merida takes 7h 10m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the León to Mérida bus from?

León to Mérida bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Leon station.

Where do I catch the León to Mérida train from?

León to Mérida train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Leon station.

Train or bus from León to Mérida?

The best way to get from León to Mérida is to bus which takes 7h 10m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €180 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the León to Mérida bus arrive?

León to Mérida bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Merida station.

Where does the León to Mérida train arrive?

León to Mérida train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from León to Mérida?

Yes, the driving distance between León to Mérida is 480 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from León to Mérida.

How do I get a train ticket from León to Mérida?

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How do I get a bus ticket from León to Mérida?

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There are 3 ways to get from León to Mérida by bus, train (Renfe), or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Leon to Meridabus ALSA - Gi-Se-Ma / ...
7h 10m
€40–65
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Leon to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ave
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Meridatrain Alv
7h 19m
€94–171
Drive 480 km
1. Drive from León to Méridacar 480 km
4h 41m
€76–109

León to Mérida by bus

14Weekly Buses

7h 10mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 483.6 km
Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between León, Spain and Mérida, Spain?

ALSA operates a bus from Leon to Merida twice daily. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leon to Merida via Madrid Chamartín in around 7h 19m.

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