How to travel from Gijón to Mérida, Spain

The distance between Gijón and Mérida is around 610km (379 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Gijón to Mérida by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Oviedo (OVD) to Badajoz (BJZ).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated byIberia+ 2 others
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Train

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

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
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Bus

Take the bus to Merida.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
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Drive

Drive to Mérida.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance610km (379 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gijón and Mérida

There are several options for getting from Gijón to Mérida by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Gijón and Mérida is around 610km (379 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 518km (322 miles)

It takes around 9h 20m to get from Gijón and Mérida by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gijón to Mérida is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Gijón 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

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gijón and Mérida. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gijón to Mérida. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

Renfe run train services between Gijón and Mérida. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 9hrs, 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 Gijón and Mérida. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Gijón and Mérida with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 9h 20m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Gijón and Mérida. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Gijón and Mérida. Flights depart from Oviedo (OVD) and arrive at Badajoz (BJZ) - via Madrid (MAD). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Gijón to Mérida. There is however a flight that goes via Madrid (MAD). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Gijón to Mérida typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Oviedo (OVD) and and arrive into Badajoz (BJZ).

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 Gijón and Mérida. The distance is around 610km (379 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gijón to Mérida is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 20m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gijón and Mérida

Transport options from Gijón to Mérida
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4hrs
€155($155)
5 times a week814km (506 miles)
Train
9hrs
€65($65)
twice daily916km (569 miles)
Bus
9h 20m
€60($60)
twice daily648km (403 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
€110($110)
on demand610km (379 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