How to travel from Cádiz to Mérida, Spain

The distance between Cádiz and Mérida is around 309km (192 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Cádiz 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 MéridaCádiz if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Merida.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)

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Train

Take the train to Sevilla-Santa Justa and then to Merida.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
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Drive

Drive to Mérida.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance309km (192 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cádiz and Mérida

There are several options for getting from Cádiz to Mérida by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €37 ($37).

The distance between Cádiz and Mérida is around 309km (192 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 266km (165 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Cádiz and Mérida by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cádiz to Mérida is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €37 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Cádiz and Mérida, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cádiz and Mérida. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cádiz to Mérida. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sevilla-Santa Justa. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Renfe run train services between Cádiz and Mérida. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Cádiz and Mérida. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cádiz and Mérida with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4hrs.

ALSA, Transportes Comes and Leda run regular bus services between Cádiz and Mérida. Buses run once daily and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cádiz to Mérida. We recommend that you take the bus to Merida. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Cádiz and Mérida. The distance is around 309km (192 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cádiz to Mérida is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

How do I get from Cádiz to Mérida

Compare travel optionsbetween Cádiz and Mérida

Transport options from Cádiz to Mérida
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4hrs
€35($35)
once daily318km (198 miles)
Bus via Seville5hrs
€24($24)
once daily316km (197 miles)
Train
4h 50m
€39($39)
once daily392km (243 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€37($37)
on demand309km (192 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