How to travel from Mérida to Cádiz, Spain

The distance between Mérida and Cádiz is around 308km (191 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Mérida to Cádiz by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus via Seville

Take the bus to Seville and then to Cádiz.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
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Train

Take the train to Sevilla-Santa Justa and then to Cadiz.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
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Drive

Drive to Cádiz.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance308km (191 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mérida and Cádiz

There are several options for getting from Mérida to Cádiz by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €37 ($37).

The distance between Mérida and Cádiz is around 308km (191 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 266km (165 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Mérida and Cádiz by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mérida to Cádiz is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €37 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Mérida and Cádiz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Mérida to Cádiz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sevilla-Santa Justa. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Renfe run train services between Mérida and Cádiz. Trains depart once 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 Mérida and Cádiz. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Mérida and Cádiz with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5h 15m.

ALSA, Leda and Transportes Comes run regular bus services between Mérida and Cádiz. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 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 Cádiz. We recommend that you take the bus to Cadiz. instead which will take 5h 15m.

The closest major airport to Cádiz is Jerez Airport (XRY) (XRY) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Cádiz. San Pablo Airport (SVQ) (SVQ) and Málaga Airport (AGP) (AGP) 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 Cádiz. The distance is around 308km (191 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mérida to Cádiz is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

How do I get from Mérida to Cádiz

Compare travel optionsbetween Mérida and Cádiz

Transport options from Mérida to Cádiz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via Seville + 1 similar
5hrs
€24($24)
once daily317km (197 miles)
Bus5h 15m
€35($35)
once daily321km (200 miles)
Train
5hrs
€39($39)
once daily392km (243 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€37($37)
on demand308km (191 miles)

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Airports near Cádiz

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

XRY
Jerez Airport (XRY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Cádiz
SVQ
San Pablo Airport (SVQ)
International Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Cádiz
AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
162km (101 miles) from Cádiz