How to travel from Almería to Mérida, Spain

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.

5 routes found

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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Almeria (LEI) to Sevilla (SVQ) then take the train to Merida.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Sevilla Coach Station and then to Merida.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Granada then Puertollano and then to Merida.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €76($76)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Mérida.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance593km (369 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Almería and Mérida

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Almería and Mérida

Transport options from Almería to Mérida
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
5h 5m
€190($190)
twice daily576km (358 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 45m
€34($34)
6 times a week603km (374 miles)
Bus via Cordoba9hrs
€55($55)
3 times a week586km (364 miles)
Train
7h 55m
€76($76)
once daily777km (483 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
€110($110)
on demand593km (369 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