The distance between Almería and Mérida is around 576km (358 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 5m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Almería to Mérida by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Mérida → Almería if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Almeria (LEI) to Sevilla (SVQ) then take the train to Merida.
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Take the bus to Sevilla Coach Station and then to Merida.
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Take the train to Granada then Puertollano and then to Merida.
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There are several options for getting from Almería to Mérida by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).
The distance between Almería and Mérida is around 576km (358 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 411km (256 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Almería and Mérida by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Almería to Mérida is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Almería and Mérida, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Almería and Mérida. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Almería to Mérida. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Granada and Puertollano. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.
Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Almería and Mérida. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Almería and Mérida. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Almería to Mérida. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sevilla Coach Station. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.
Union Ivkoni, ALSA and San Sebastian Auto Transportes run regular bus services between Almería and Mérida. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Almería to Mérida. We recommend that you fly from Almeria (LEI) to Sevilla (SVQ) then take the train to Merida. instead which will take 5h 5m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Almería and Mérida. The distance is around 593km (369 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Almería to Mérida is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €34 ($34).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 5h 5m | €190($190) | twice daily | 576km (358 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6h 45m | €34($34) | 6 times a week | 603km (374 miles) |
Bus via Cordoba | 9hrs | €55($55) | 3 times a week | 586km (364 miles) |
Train | 7h 55m | €76($76) | once daily | 777km (483 miles) |
Drive | 5h 55m | €110($110) | on demand | 593km (369 miles) |
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San Sebastian Auto Transportes
The following major airports near Mérida offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.