How to travel from Mérida to A Coruña, Spain

The distance between Mérida and A Coruña is around 735km (457 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Mérida to A Coruña 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 A CoruñaMérida if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Badajoz (BJZ) to A Coruna (LCG).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)

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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then Ourense and then to La Coruna-San Cristobal.

  • Duration8h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
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Bus

Take the bus to Benavente and then to A Coruña/La Coruña.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
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Drive

Drive to A Coruña.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance735km (457 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mérida and A Coruña

There are several options for getting from Mérida to A Coruña by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 11h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Mérida and A Coruña is around 735km (457 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 524km (326 miles)

It takes around 8h 5m to get from Mérida and A Coruña by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mérida to A Coruña is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Mérida and A Coruña, 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 Mérida and A Coruña. It typically takes around 8h 5m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mérida to A Coruña. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin and Ourense. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 5m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Mérida and A Coruña. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 5m, 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 Mérida and A Coruña. It typically takes around 11h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mérida to A Coruña. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Benavente. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 10m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Mérida and A Coruña. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Mérida and A Coruña. Flights depart from Badajoz (BJZ) and arrive at A Coruna (LCG) - via Madrid (MAD). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Mérida to A Coruña. There is however a flight that goes via Madrid (MAD). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Mérida to A Coruña typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Badajoz (BJZ) and and arrive into A Coruna (LCG).

The closest major airport to A Coruña is A Coruna Airport (LCG) (LCG) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from A Coruña. Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) (SCQ) and Ranon Airport (OVD) (OVD) 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 Mérida and A Coruña. The distance is around 735km (457 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mérida to A Coruña is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 5m and will usually cost around €80 ($80).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mérida and A Coruña

Transport options from Mérida to A Coruña
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 40m
€200($200)
twice daily895km (556 miles)
Train and Plane6h 30m
€175($175)
twice daily973km (604 miles)
Train
8h 5m
€80($80)
twice daily1,042km (648 miles)
Bus
11h 10m
€70($70)
twice daily764km (475 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
€135($135)
on demand735km (457 miles)

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Airports near A Coruña

The following major airports near A Coruña offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

LCG
A Coruna Airport (LCG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from A Coruña
SCQ
Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from A Coruña
OVD
Ranon Airport (OVD)
International Airport
Distance
192km (119 miles) from A Coruña