How to travel from Mérida to Castellón de la Plana, Spain

The distance between Mérida and Castellón de la Plana is around 660km (410 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 6h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Mérida to Castellón de la Plana 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 Castellón de la PlanaMérida if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the train to Madrid-Atocha Cercanias and then to Castellon.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Valencia (VLC) then take the train to Castellon.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur and then to Castelló de la Plana.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €68($68)
Operated by

Avanza Grupo

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Drive

Drive to Castellón de la Plana.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance660km (410 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mérida and Castellón de la Plana

There are several options for getting from Mérida to Castellón de la Plana by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).

The distance between Mérida and Castellón de la Plana is around 660km (410 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 554km (344 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Mérida and Castellón de la Plana by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mérida to Castellón de la Plana is to take the train which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Mérida and Castellón de la Plana, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mérida and Castellón de la Plana. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mérida to Castellón de la Plana. 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 6h 20m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Mérida and Castellón de la Plana. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Castellón de la Plana. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mérida to Castellón de la Plana. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.

Avanza Grupo, FlixBus, ALSA and San Sebastian Auto Transportes run regular bus services between Mérida and Castellón de la Plana. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 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 Castellón de la Plana. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Valencia (VLC) then take the train to Castellon. instead which will take 6h 50m.

The closest major airport to Castellón de la Plana is Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT) (CDT) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Castellón de la Plana. Valencia Airport (VLC) (VLC) 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 Castellón de la Plana. The distance is around 660km (410 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mérida to Castellón de la Plana is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mérida and Castellón de la Plana

Transport options from Mérida to Castellón de la Plana
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
6h 20m
€85($85)
twice daily867km (539 miles)
Train via Alcazar De San Juan8h 40m
€59($59)
once daily798km (496 miles)
Train and Plane
6h 50m
€105($105)
twice daily793km (492 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 15m
€68($68)
once daily777km (483 miles)
Bus via Cordoba13h 55m
€85($85)
6 times a week892km (554 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€120($120)
on demand660km (410 miles)

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Airports near Castellón de la Plana

The following major airports near Castellón de la Plana offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

CDT
Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Castellón de la Plana
VLC
Valencia Airport (VLC)
International Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Castellón de la Plana
REU
Reus Airport (REU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
164km (102 miles) from Castellón de la Plana