There are 3 ways to get from Mérida to Astorga by bus, train (Renfe), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Merida to Astorgabus Alsa
6h 25m€40–60Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Merida to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Leontrain Ave
- Take the train from Leon to Astorgatrain Alv / ...
8h 36m€97–182Drive 469.7 km
- Drive from Mérida to Astorgacar 469.7 km
4h 32m€74–107
Mérida to Astorga by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mérida to Astorga is to bus which costs €40 - €60 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Mérida to Astorga is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs €70 - €110.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Merida and arriving at Astorga. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Mérida to Astorga. However, there are services departing from Merida and arriving at Astorga via Madrid Chamartín and Leon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
The distance between Mérida and Astorga is 475 km. The road distance is 469.7 km.
The best way to get from Mérida to Astorga without a car is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs €40 - €60.
The bus from Merida to Astorga takes 6h 25m including transfers and departs once daily.
Mérida to Astorga bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Merida station.
Mérida to Astorga train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Merida station.
The best way to get from Mérida to Astorga is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €95 - €190 and takes 8h 36m.
What companies run services between Mérida, Spain and Astorga, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Merida to Astorga once daily. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Merida to Astorga via Madrid Chamartín and Leon in around 8h 36m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Merida to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Leon to Astorga
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Merida to Astorga
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Mérida to Astorga bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Astorga station.
Mérida to Astorga train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mérida to Astorga is 470 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Mérida to Astorga.
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