How to travel from Mértola to Elvas, Portugal

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.

2 routes found

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 ElvasMértola if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Beja then Evora and then to Elvas.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

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Drive

Drive to Elvas.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance214km (133 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mértola and Elvas

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.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mértola and Elvas. We recommend that you drive to Elvas. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mértola and Elvas

Transport options from Mértola to Elvas
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 35m
€46($46)
every 20 mins238km (148 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€31($31)
on demand214km (133 miles)

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Airports near Elvas

The following major airports near Elvas offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.

LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
171km (106 miles) from Elvas
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
219km (136 miles) from Elvas
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
292km (181 miles) from Elvas