The distance between Mértola and Elvas is around 214km (133 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Mértola to Elvas by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Elvas → Mértola if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Beja then Evora and then to Elvas.
Rede Expressos
There are several options for getting from Mértola to Elvas by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €31 ($31).
The distance between Mértola and Elvas is around 214km (133 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 144km (90 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Mértola and Elvas by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mértola to Elvas is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €31 ($31).
The cheapest way to travel between Mértola and Elvas, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Mértola and Elvas. We recommend that you drive to Elvas. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mértola and Elvas. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Mértola to Elvas. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Beja and Evora. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
Rodoviaria do Alentejo and Rede Expressos run regular bus services between Mértola and Elvas. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mértola to Elvas. We recommend that you take the bus to Beja then Evora and then to Elvas. instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Elvas is Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) which is approximately 171km (106 miles) from Elvas. Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) and Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Mértola and Elvas. The distance is around 214km (133 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mértola to Elvas is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €46 ($46).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 3h 35m | €46($46) | every 20 mins | 238km (148 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | €31($31) | on demand | 214km (133 miles) |
Rodoviaria do Alentejo
Rede Expressos
The following major airports near Elvas offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.