What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid (Station) to Mérida?

The cheapest way to get from Madrid (Station) to Mérida is to bus which costs €26 - €55 and takes 7h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid (Station) to Mérida?

The fastest way to get from Madrid (Station) to Mérida is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid (Station) and Mérida?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid (Station) to Mérida. However, there are services departing from Avenida América and arriving at Mérida via Estación Sur de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid (Station) and Mérida?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid (Station) to Mérida. However, there are services departing from Intercambiador Av América Metro and arriving at Merida via Pacifico and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Madrid (Station) to Mérida?

The distance between Madrid (Station) and Mérida is 402 km. The road distance is 345 km.

How do I travel from Madrid (Station) to Mérida without a car?

The best way to get from Madrid (Station) to Mérida without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs €50 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Madrid (Station) to Mérida?

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Madrid (Station) to Mérida, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid (Station) to Mérida bus from?

Madrid (Station) to Mérida bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

Where do I catch the Madrid (Station) to Mérida train from?

Madrid (Station) to Mérida train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Train or bus from Madrid (Station) to Mérida?

The best way to get from Madrid (Station) to Mérida is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs €50 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus via Pacífico, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 6h 57m.

Where does the Madrid (Station) to Mérida bus arrive?

Madrid (Station) to Mérida bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, arrive at Mérida station.

Where does the Madrid (Station) to Mérida train arrive?

Madrid (Station) to Mérida train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Merida station.

Can I drive from Madrid (Station) to Mérida?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid (Station) to Mérida is 345 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Madrid (Station) to Mérida.

Where can I stay near Mérida?

There are 195+ hotels available in Mérida.

Madrid (Station) to Mérida - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Madrid (Station) to Mérida by train (Renfe), bus, or car

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Train (Renfe)
best
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Meridatrain Alv / ...
5h 30m
€53–84
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses to Méridabus
7h 28m
€27–52
Bus via Pacífico
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Méridabus
6h 57m
€41–77
Drive 345 km
1. Drive from Madrid (Station) to Méridacar 345 km
3h 26m
€54–78

Madrid (Station) to Mérida by foot, subway, and train (Renfe)

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Distance: 402 km
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Madrid (Station), Madrid, Spain and Mérida, Spain?

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Merida every 4 hours. Tickets cost €50–80 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Alternatively, Avanza Grupo operates a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Mérida twice daily. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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