There are 3 ways to get from Mérida to Astorga by bus, train (Renfe), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Merida to Salamanca, Estación de Autobusesbus ALSA - Ma-Se-Gi / ...
- Take the bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Astorgabus
7h 30m€39–62Train (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 26m€97–172Drive 469.7 km
- Drive from Mérida to Astorgacar 469.7 km
4h 32m€76–110
Mérida to Astorga by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mérida to Astorga is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Mérida to Astorga is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs €75 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Mérida to Astorga. However, there are services departing from Merida and arriving at Astorga via Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
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 26m.
The distance between Mérida and Astorga is 474 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 7h 30m and costs €35 - €65.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Mérida to Astorga, including transfers.
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 7h 30m and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €95 - €180 and takes 8h 26m.
What companies run services between Mérida, Spain and Astorga, Spain?
You can take a bus from Merida to Astorga via Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Merida to Astorga via Madrid Chamartín and Leon in around 8h 26m.
- 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
- €50–75
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Leon to Astorga
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Merida to Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Mérida to Astorga bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses 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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