How to travel from Huesca to Mérida, Spain

The distance between Huesca and Mérida is around 724km (450 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Huesca 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 MéridaHuesca if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Zaragoza-Delicias and then to Barcelona-Sants then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Badajoz (BJZ).

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Zaragoza then Madrid-Barajas Airport T4 and then to Merida.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Mérida.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance724km (450 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Huesca and Mérida

There are several options for getting from Huesca to Mérida by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Huesca and Mérida is around 724km (450 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 642km (399 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Huesca and Mérida by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Huesca to Mérida is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Huesca 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 Huesca and Mérida. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Huesca to Mérida. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Huesca and Mérida. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6hrs, 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 Huesca and Mérida. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Huesca to Mérida. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zaragoza and Madrid-Barajas Airport T4. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 55m.

Avanza Grupo, HIFE S.A., FlixBus and ALSA run regular bus services between Huesca and Mérida. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Huesca to Mérida. We recommend that you take the train to Zaragoza-Delicias and then to Barcelona-Sants then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Badajoz (BJZ). instead which will take 5h 55m.

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 Huesca and Mérida. The distance is around 724km (450 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Huesca to Mérida is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €75 ($75).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Huesca and Mérida

Transport options from Huesca to Mérida
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 55m
€255($255)
5 times a week1,271km (790 miles)
Train to Zaragoza-Delicias, plane6h 35m
€230($230)
5 times a week951km (591 miles)
Train
6hrs
€75($75)
once daily795km (494 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 55m
€60($60)
once daily745km (463 miles)
Bus via Zaragoza11h 45m
€73($73)
twice daily760km (472 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€135($135)
on demand724km (450 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