How to travel from La Palma to Mérida, Spain
The distance between La Palma and Mérida is around 1,763km (1,095 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 40m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from La Palma to Mérida by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Mérida → La Palma if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Sevilla (SVQ) then take the train to Merida.
- Duration6h 40m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost€205($205)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Santa Cruz de Tenerife and then to Huelva then take the train to Merida.
- Duration1 day 21h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€610($615)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Santa Cruz de Tenerife and then to Huelva then drive to Mérida.
- Duration1 day 21h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€560($560)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Palma and Mérida
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from La Palma to Mérida by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €72 ($72) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).
The distance between La Palma and Mérida is around 1,763km (1,095 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,558km (968 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from La Palma and Mérida by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from La Palma to Mérida is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between La Palma and Mérida is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €72 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between La Palma and Mérida. We recommend that you fly from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Sevilla (SVQ) then take the train to Merida. instead which will take 6h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between La Palma and Mérida. We recommend that you fly from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Sevilla (SVQ) then take the train to Merida. instead which will take 6h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Palma to Mérida. We recommend that you fly from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Sevilla (SVQ) then take the train to Merida. instead which will take 6h 40m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from La Palma to Mérida. We recommend that you fly from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Sevilla (SVQ) then take the train to Merida. instead which will take 6h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Palma to Mérida is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).
Compare travel optionsbetween La Palma and Mérida
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 6h 40m | €205($205) | twice daily | 1,784km (1,109 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 7hrs | €185($185) | twice daily | 1,763km (1,095 miles) |
| Fly to Madrid (MAD), Train | 8hrs | €72($72) | once daily | 2,276km (1,414 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 21h | €610($615) | twice a week | 1,790km (1,113 miles) |
| Ferry to Cádiz, train | 2 days 20h | €275($275) | once a week | 2,048km (1,273 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 1 day 21h | €560($560) | twice a week | 1,811km (1,125 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between La Palma and Mérida
Airlines
Binter Canarias
Canaryfly
Edelweiss Air
Ferry operators
Trasmediterránea S.A.
Fred Olsen
Train operators
Bus companies
Rede Expressos
Airports near Mérida
The following major airports near Mérida offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
San Pablo Airport (SVQ)
- Distance
- 171km (106 miles) from Mérida
Jerez Airport (XRY)
- Distance
- 242km (150 miles) from Mérida
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
- Distance
- 295km (183 miles) from Mérida