How to travel from Mérida to Barcelona, Spain

The distance between Mérida and Barcelona is around 924km (574 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Mérida to Barcelona by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lisbon Airport then fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Barcelona (BCN).

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €87($87)
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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Atocha Cercanias and then to Barcelona-Sants.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus via Madrid

Take the bus to Madrid and then to Barcelona.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)

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Drive

Drive to Barcelona.

  • Duration9h 5m
  • Distance960km (596 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mérida and Barcelona

There are several options for getting from Mérida to Barcelona by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €87 ($87).

The distance between Mérida and Barcelona is around 924km (574 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 774km (481 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Mérida and Barcelona by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mérida to Barcelona is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx €87 ($87).

The cheapest way to travel between Mérida and Barcelona, 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 Barcelona. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mérida to Barcelona. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Atocha Cercanias. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

Renfe, Renfe AVE and Renfe SNCF run train services between Mérida and Barcelona. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 25m, 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 Barcelona. It typically takes around 13h 15m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mérida to Barcelona. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lleida Bus Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 15m.

Avanza Grupo, ATM Àrea de Lleida, ALSA and MonBus run regular bus services between Mérida and Barcelona. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 13h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mérida to Barcelona. We recommend that you take the train to Sevilla-Santa Justa then fly from Sevilla (SVQ) to Barcelona (BCN). instead which will take 6h 10m.

The closest major airport to Barcelona is Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) (BCN) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Barcelona. Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO) (GRO) and Reus Airport (REU) (REU) 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 Barcelona. The distance is around 960km (596 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mérida to Barcelona is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €76 ($76).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mérida and Barcelona

Transport options from Mérida to Barcelona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
6hrs
€87($87)
twice daily1,304km (811 miles)
Train and Plane6h 10m
€76($76)
once daily1,075km (668 miles)
Train to Madrid-Chamartin, Fly6h 30m
€105($105)
once daily924km (574 miles)
Train
7h 25m
€115($115)
twice daily1,025km (637 miles)
Bus via Madrid + 1 similar
13hrs
€105($105)
once daily998km (620 miles)
Bus13h 15m
€70($70)
3 times a week958km (596 miles)
Drive
9h 5m
€115($115)
on demand960km (596 miles)

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Airports near Barcelona

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

BCN
Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)
International Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from Barcelona
GRO
Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Barcelona
REU
Reus Airport (REU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Barcelona