How to travel from Algeciras to Mérida, Spain

The distance between Algeciras and Mérida is around 372km (231 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Algeciras to Mérida by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MéridaAlgeciras if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Merida.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)

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Train

Take the train to Puertollano and then to Merida.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Mérida.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance372km (231 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Algeciras and Mérida

There are several options for getting from Algeciras to Mérida by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €69 ($69).

The distance between Algeciras and Mérida is around 372km (231 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 320km (199 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Algeciras and Mérida by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Algeciras to Mérida is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €69 ($69).

The cheapest way to travel between Algeciras and Mérida, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Algeciras and Mérida. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Algeciras to Mérida. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Puertollano. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

Renfe run train services between Algeciras and Mérida. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Algeciras and Mérida. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Algeciras and Mérida with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6hrs.

ALSA, Transportes Comes and Leda run regular bus services between Algeciras and Mérida. Buses run once daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Algeciras to Mérida. We recommend that you take the bus to Merida. instead which will take 6hrs.

The closest major airport to Mérida is San Pablo Airport (SVQ) (SVQ) which is approximately 171km (106 miles) from Mérida. Jerez Airport (XRY) (XRY) and Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) 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 Algeciras and Mérida. The distance is around 372km (231 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Algeciras to Mérida is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

How do I get from Algeciras to Mérida

Compare travel optionsbetween Algeciras and Mérida

Transport options from Algeciras to Mérida
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
6hrs
€40($40)
once daily445km (277 miles)
Bus via Seville6h 30m
€38($38)
twice daily443km (275 miles)
Train
7h 35m
€50($50)
twice daily663km (412 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€69($69)
on demand372km (231 miles)

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Airports near Mérida

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

SVQ
San Pablo Airport (SVQ)
International Airport
Distance
171km (106 miles) from Mérida
XRY
Jerez Airport (XRY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
242km (150 miles) from Mérida
MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
295km (183 miles) from Mérida