How to travel from Granada to Mérida, Spain

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.

5 routes found

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.

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Bus

Take the bus to Seville and then to Merida.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)

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Train

Take the train to Puertollano and then to Merida.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
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Bus and Plane

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

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Mérida.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance436km (271 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Granada and Mérida

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Granada and Mérida

Transport options from Granada to Mérida
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
5h 15m
€49($49)
5 times a day444km (276 miles)
Bus via Seville6h 20m
€50($50)
twice daily445km (276 miles)
Train
5h 20m
€67($67)
6 times a week598km (372 miles)
Bus and Plane
6hrs
€255($255)
5 times a week1,756km (1,091 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
€52($52)
on demand436km (271 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