How to travel from Frigiliana to Mérida, Spain

The distance between Frigiliana and Mérida is around 447km (278 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Frigiliana to Mérida by taxi, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Malaga then fly from Malaga (AGP) to Badajoz (BJZ).

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €315($315)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Malaga and then to Merida.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)

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Taxi and Train

Take a taxi to Malaga Maria Zambrano then take the train to Cordoba-Central then Sevilla-Santa Justa and then to Merida.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Mérida.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance447km (278 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Frigiliana and Mérida

There are several options for getting from Frigiliana to Mérida by taxi, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 7h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €82 ($82).

The distance between Frigiliana and Mérida is around 447km (278 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 319km (198 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Frigiliana and Mérida by taxi and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Frigiliana to Mérida is to drive which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €82 ($82).

The cheapest way to travel between Frigiliana and Mérida, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Frigiliana and Mérida. We recommend that you drive to Mérida. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Frigiliana and Mérida. It typically takes around 7h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Frigiliana to Mérida. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nerja and Malaga. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 5m.

ALSA and San Sebastian Auto Transportes run regular bus services between Frigiliana and Mérida. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Frigiliana to Mérida. We recommend that you take the bus to Malaga then fly from Malaga (AGP) to Badajoz (BJZ). instead which will take 5h 60m.

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 Frigiliana and Mérida. The distance is around 447km (278 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Frigiliana to Mérida is to take a taxi and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

How do I get from Frigiliana to Mérida

Compare travel optionsbetween Frigiliana and Mérida

Transport options from Frigiliana to Mérida
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
5h 60m
€315($315)
5 times a week1,688km (1,049 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 5m
€60($60)
once daily460km (286 miles)
Bus via Cordoba9h 35m
€65($65)
3 times a week524km (325 miles)
Taxi and Train
5h 30m
€135($135)
twice daily593km (368 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€82($82)
on demand447km (278 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