How to travel from Girona to Mérida, Spain

The distance between Girona and Mérida is around 1,027km (638 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Girona 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.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Barcelona-Sants then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Sevilla (SVQ) then take the train to Merida.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €89($89)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Merida.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Lleida and then to Merida Bus Station.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Mérida.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Distance1,027km (638 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Girona and Mérida

There are several options for getting from Girona to Mérida by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €89 ($89) and will take around 6h 30m.

The distance between Girona and Mérida is around 1,027km (638 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 846km (526 miles)

It takes around 7h 55m to get from Girona and Mérida by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Girona to Mérida is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx €89 ($89).

The cheapest way to travel between Girona and Mérida, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €89 ($89) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Girona and Mérida. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Girona to Mérida. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

Renfe AVE, Renfe SNCF and Renfe run train services between Girona and Mérida. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 55m, 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 Girona and Mérida. It typically takes around 15hrs and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Girona to Mérida. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lleida. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 15hrs.

Transports Elèctrics Interurbans S.A., Sagales, Avanza Grupo, ALSA and FlixBus run regular bus services between Girona and Mérida. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 15hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Girona to Mérida. We recommend that you take the train to Barcelona-Sants then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Sevilla (SVQ) then take the train to Merida. instead which will take 6h 30m.

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 Girona and Mérida. The distance is around 1,027km (638 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Girona to Mérida is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

How do I get from Girona to Mérida

Compare travel optionsbetween Girona and Mérida

Transport options from Girona to Mérida
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
6h 30m
€89($89)
once daily1,166km (724 miles)
Train
7h 55m
€125($125)
twice daily1,109km (689 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
15hrs
€100($100)
6 times a week1,039km (646 miles)
Bus via Barcelona16hrs
€110($110)
once daily1,093km (679 miles)
Drive
9h 50m
€120($120)
on demand1,027km (638 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