How to travel from Ciudad Real to Mérida, Spain

The distance between Ciudad Real and Mérida is around 245km (152 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Ciudad Real to Mérida by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MéridaCiudad Real if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Merida.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Mérida.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance245km (152 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ciudad Real and Mérida

There are several options for getting from Ciudad Real to Mérida by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €45 ($45).

The distance between Ciudad Real and Mérida is around 245km (152 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 213km (132 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Ciudad Real and Mérida by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ciudad Real to Mérida is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Ciudad Real and Mérida, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ciudad Real and Mérida. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Ciudad Real and Mérida with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 3h 40m.

Renfe run train services between Ciudad Real and Mérida. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ciudad Real and Mérida. We recommend that you drive to Mérida. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ciudad Real to Mérida. We recommend that you take the train to Merida. instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Ciudad Real and Mérida. The distance is around 245km (152 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ciudad Real to Mérida is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ciudad Real and Mérida

Transport options from Ciudad Real to Mérida
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 40m
€23($23)
once daily278km (173 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
€45($45)
on demand245km (152 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