How to travel from Ávila to Mérida, Spain

The distance between Ávila and Mérida is around 305km (190 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ávila 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.

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Bus

Take the bus to Peñaranda de Bracamonte Av. Jardines and then to Merida Bus Station.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated by

Avanza Grupo

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Train

Take the train to Villalba De Guadarrama and then to Merida.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
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Drive

Drive to Mérida.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance305km (190 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ávila and Mérida

There are several options for getting from Ávila to Mérida by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €56 ($56).

The distance between Ávila and Mérida is around 305km (190 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 239km (149 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Ávila and Mérida by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ávila to Mérida is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €56 ($56).

The cheapest way to travel between Ávila and Mérida, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ávila and Mérida. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ávila to Mérida. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Villalba De Guadarrama and Chamartín. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Renfe run train services between Ávila and Mérida. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 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 Ávila and Mérida. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ávila to Mérida. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Peñaranda de Bracamonte Av. Jardines. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Avanza Grupo, Cevesa and ALSA run regular bus services between Ávila and Mérida. Buses run twice a week and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ávila to Mérida. We recommend that you take the bus to Peñaranda de Bracamonte Av. Jardines and then to Merida Bus Station. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Ávila and Mérida. The distance is around 305km (190 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ávila to Mérida is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ávila and Mérida

Transport options from Ávila to Mérida
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
3h 50m
€30($30)
twice a week352km (219 miles)
Bus via Bejar5h 10m
€33($33)
twice daily348km (216 miles)
Train
5h 35m
€41($41)
twice daily534km (332 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€56($56)
on demand305km (190 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