How to travel from Málaga to Mérida, Spain

The distance between Málaga and Mérida is around 396km (246 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Málaga 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.

👋 Also check out MéridaMálaga if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Malaga (AGP) to Badajoz (BJZ).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
Operated byVueling Airlines+ 2 others
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Train

Take the train to Puertollano and then to Merida.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Merida.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Mérida.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance396km (246 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Málaga and Mérida

There are several options for getting from Málaga to Mérida by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €47 ($47).

The distance between Málaga and Mérida is around 396km (246 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 297km (184 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Málaga and Mérida by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Málaga to Mérida is to drive which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €47 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between Málaga and Mérida, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Málaga and Mérida. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Málaga to Mérida. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Puertollano. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Málaga and Mérida. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5hrs, 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 Málaga and Mérida. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Málaga and Mérida with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5h 30m.

ALSA, Union Ivkoni - Unibus, Rede Expressos and Leda run regular bus services between Málaga and Mérida. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Málaga and Mérida. Flights depart from Malaga (AGP) and arrive at Badajoz (BJZ) - via Barcelona (BCN). The flight takes around 3h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Málaga to Mérida. There is however a flight that goes via Barcelona (BCN). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Málaga to Mérida typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Malaga (AGP) 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Málaga and Mérida. The distance is around 396km (246 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Málaga to Mérida is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Málaga and Mérida

Transport options from Málaga to Mérida
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 15m
€240($240)
5 times a week1,628km (1,012 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
€62($62)
twice daily542km (337 miles)
Train via Sevilla-Santa Justa5h 15m
€48($48)
once daily535km (333 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 30m
€40($40)
once daily398km (247 miles)
Bus via Sevilla Coach Station6hrs
€10($10)
once daily405km (252 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
€47($47)
on demand396km (246 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Málaga and Mérida

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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