How to travel from Lanzarote to Mérida, Spain
The distance between Lanzarote and Mérida is around 1,403km (871 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Lanzarote 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 → Lanzarote if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Arrecife (ACE) to Badajoz (BJZ).
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time3h 30m
- Typical cost€250($250)
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Cádiz then take the bus to Merida.
- Duration1 day 11h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€225($225)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Cádiz then take the train to Sevilla-Santa Justa and then to Merida.
- Duration1 day 12h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€230($230)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cádiz then drive to Mérida.
- Duration1 day 10h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€230($230)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lanzarote and Mérida
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lanzarote to Mérida by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around €82 ($82) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).
The distance between Lanzarote and Mérida is around 1,403km (871 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,287km (800 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Lanzarote and Mérida by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Lanzarote to Mérida is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Lanzarote and Mérida is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €82 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lanzarote and Mérida. We recommend that you fly from Arrecife (ACE) to Badajoz (BJZ). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lanzarote and Mérida. We recommend that you fly from Arrecife (ACE) to Badajoz (BJZ). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Lanzarote and Mérida. Flights depart from Arrecife (ACE) and arrive at Badajoz (BJZ) - via Madrid (MAD). The flight takes around 3h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Lanzarote to Mérida. There is however a flight that goes via Madrid (MAD). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Lanzarote to Mérida typically takes around 3h 30m. Flights depart from Arrecife (ACE) and and arrive into Badajoz (BJZ).
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 Lanzarote to Mérida. We recommend that you fly from Arrecife (ACE) to Sevilla (SVQ) then take the train to Merida. instead which will take 5h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lanzarote to Mérida is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lanzarote and Mérida
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 4h 15m | €250($250) | 5 times a week | 1,960km (1,218 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 50m | €90($90) | once daily | 1,438km (894 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 6h 10m | €82($82) | twice daily | 1,468km (912 miles) |
| Fly to Madrid (MAD), Train | 7h 45m | €105($105) | once daily | 2,003km (1,245 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 7h 50m | €115($115) | once daily | 1,575km (979 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 11h | €225($225) | 3 times a week | 1,412km (878 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 1 day 12h | €230($230) | 3 times a week | 1,485km (923 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 1 day 10h | €230($230) | 3 times a week | 1,403km (871 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lanzarote and Mérida
Airlines
Binter Canarias
Ferry operators
Naviera Armas
Fred Olsen Express
Acciona Trasmediterranea
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