There are 4 ways to get from Rota to Mérida 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 Jerez De La Frontera to Meridabus ALSA - Alge-Coru
5h 30m€26–45Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Puerto De Santa Maria to Sevilla-Santa Justatrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Meridatrain 17907 / ...
6h 8m€47–71Drive 307.9 km
- Drive from Rota to Méridacar 307.9 km
3h 18m€50–72Bus via Seville
- Take the bus from Rota to Sevilla Estación Prado De San Sebastianbus M-905
- Take the bus from Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses to Méridabus
6h 13m€26–42
Rota to Mérida by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rota to Mérida is to bus via Seville which costs €26 - €45 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Rota to Mérida is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Rota to Mérida. However, there are services departing from Rota and arriving at Merida via Jerez De La Frontera. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Rota to Mérida. However, there are services departing from Puerto De Santa Maria and arriving at Merida via Sevilla-Santa Justa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Rota and Mérida is 315 km. The road distance is 307.9 km.
The best way to get from Rota to Mérida without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs €26 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Rota to Mérida, including transfers.
Rota to Mérida bus services, operated by Transportes Generales Comes, depart from Rota station.
Rota to Mérida train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Puerto De Santa Maria station.
The best way to get from Rota to Mérida is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs €26 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Rota, Spain and Mérida, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Jerez De La Frontera to Merida once daily. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rota to Merida via Estación de autobuses de El Puerto de Santa María, Puerto De Santa Maria, and Sevilla-Santa Justa in around 6h 8m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Puerto De Santa Maria to Sevilla-Santa Justa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Merida
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Jerez De La Frontera to Merida
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Rota to Mérida bus services, operated by Transportes Generales Comes, arrive at Sevilla Estación Prado De San Sebastian station.
Rota to Mérida train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Sevilla-Santa Justa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rota to Mérida is 308 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Rota to Mérida.
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