There are 3 ways to get from Ponferrada to Mérida by bus, train (Renfe), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ponferrada to Meridabus Alsa
7h 20m€45–65Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Ponferrada to Leontrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Leon to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ave
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Meridatrain Alv
9h 33m€106–199Drive 531.5 km
- Drive from Ponferrada to Méridacar 531.5 km
5h 8m€84–121
Ponferrada to Mérida by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ponferrada to Mérida is to bus which costs €45 - €65 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Ponferrada to Mérida is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs €80 - €120.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Merida. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Ponferrada to Mérida. However, there are services departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Merida via Leon and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
The distance between Ponferrada and Mérida is 539 km. The road distance is 531.5 km.
The best way to get from Ponferrada to Mérida without a car is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs €45 - €65.
The bus from Ponferrada to Merida takes 7h 20m including transfers and departs once daily.
Ponferrada to Mérida bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Ponferrada station.
Ponferrada to Mérida train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Ponferrada station.
The best way to get from Ponferrada to Mérida is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs €45 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €200 and takes 9h 33m.
What companies run services between Ponferrada, Spain and Mérida, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Ponferrada to Merida once daily. Tickets cost €45–65 and the journey takes 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ponferrada to Merida via Leon and Madrid Chamartín in around 9h 33m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Ponferrada to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Leon to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Merida
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Leon to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Ponferrada to Merida
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–65
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Ponferrada to Mérida bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Merida station.
Ponferrada to Mérida train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Leon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponferrada to Mérida is 532 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Ponferrada to Mérida.
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