The distance between Granada and Mérida is around 436km (271 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 20m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Granada 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 Mérida → Granada if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Seville and then to Merida.
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Take the train to Puertollano and then to Merida.
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Take the bus to Malaga then fly from Malaga (AGP) to Badajoz (BJZ).
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There are several options for getting from Granada to Mérida by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €52 ($52).
The distance between Granada and Mérida is around 436km (271 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 308km (191 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Granada and Mérida by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Granada to Mérida is to drive which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €52 ($52).
The cheapest way to travel between Granada and Mérida, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Granada and Mérida. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Granada to Mérida. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Puertollano. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.
Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Granada and Mérida. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 5h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Granada and Mérida. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Granada to Mérida. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seville. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.
ALSA, Transportes Comes and Leda run regular bus services between Granada and Mérida. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Granada to Mérida. We recommend that you take the bus to Malaga then fly from Malaga (AGP) to Badajoz (BJZ). instead which will take 6hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Granada and Mérida. The distance is around 436km (271 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Granada to Mérida is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €49 ($49).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 5h 15m | €49($49) | 5 times a day | 444km (276 miles) |
Bus via Seville | 6h 20m | €50($50) | twice daily | 445km (276 miles) |
Train | 5h 20m | €67($67) | 6 times a week | 598km (372 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 6hrs | €255($255) | 5 times a week | 1,756km (1,091 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | €52($52) | on demand | 436km (271 miles) |
Transportes Comes
Leda
Avanza Grupo
The following major airports near Mérida offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.