How to travel from Burgos to Mérida, Spain

The distance between Burgos and Mérida is around 519km (323 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Burgos to Mérida by train, bus, 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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Bus to Madrid - Barajas Airport T4, Fly

Take the bus to Madrid - Barajas Airport T4 then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Badajoz (BJZ).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Merida.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid and then to Merida.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
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Drive

Drive to Mérida.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance519km (323 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Burgos and Mérida

There are several options for getting from Burgos to Mérida by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Burgos and Mérida is around 519km (323 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 442km (274 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Burgos and Mérida by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Burgos to Mérida is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Burgos and Mérida, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Burgos and Mérida. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Burgos to Mérida. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

Renfe run train services between Burgos and Mérida. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 10m, 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 Burgos and Mérida. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Burgos and Mérida with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 9h 40m.

FlixBus, Avanza Grupo and ALSA run regular bus services between Burgos and Mérida. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Burgos to Mérida. We recommend that you take the bus to Bilbao then fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Badajoz (BJZ). instead which will take 5h 55m.

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 Burgos and Mérida. The distance is around 519km (323 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Burgos to Mérida is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around €62 ($62).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Burgos and Mérida

Transport options from Burgos to Mérida
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Madrid - Barajas Airport T4, Fly + 2 similar
4h 15m
€140($140)
5 times a week608km (378 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 55m
€260($260)
5 times a week1,494km (928 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train7h 35m
€155($155)
once daily1,125km (699 miles)
Train
7h 10m
€62($62)
once daily715km (444 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 55m
€47($47)
4 times a week592km (368 miles)
Bus to Merida9h 40m
€60($60)
twice daily583km (363 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€62($62)
on demand519km (323 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