How to travel from Lleida to Mérida, Spain

The distance between Lleida and Mérida is around 800km (497 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 6h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lleida 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.

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Train

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

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Barcelona-Sants then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Sevilla (SVQ) then take the train to Merida.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus via Madrid

Take the bus to Madrid and then to Merida.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)

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Drive

Drive to Mérida.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Distance800km (497 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lleida and Mérida

There are several options for getting from Lleida to Mérida by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Lleida and Mérida is around 800km (497 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 663km (412 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Lleida and Mérida by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lleida to Mérida is to take the train which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Lleida and Mérida, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lleida and Mérida. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lleida to Mérida. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Lleida and Mérida. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Lleida and Mérida. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lleida and Mérida with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 11h 15m.

Avanza Grupo and ALSA run regular bus services between Lleida and Mérida. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 11h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lleida to Mérida. We recommend that you take the train to Barcelona-Sants then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Sevilla (SVQ) then take the train to Merida. instead which will take 6h 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 Lleida and Mérida. The distance is around 800km (497 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lleida to Mérida is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lleida and Mérida

Transport options from Lleida to Mérida
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
6h 30m
€95($95)
twice daily851km (529 miles)
Train and Plane
6h 55m
€100($100)
once daily1,245km (774 miles)
Bus via Madrid + 1 similar
11hrs
€90($90)
twice a week852km (529 miles)
Bus11h 15m
€70($70)
6 times a week803km (499 miles)
Drive
7h 35m
€95($95)
on demand800km (497 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