How to travel from Mérida to Frigiliana, Spain

The distance between Mérida and Frigiliana is around 448km (278 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Mérida to Frigiliana by bus, car, plane, train and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Badajoz (BJZ) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Nerja.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €315($315)
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Bus

Take the bus to Seville and then to Torrox.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)

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Drive

Drive to Frigiliana.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance448km (278 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mérida and Frigiliana

There are several options for getting from Mérida to Frigiliana by bus, car, plane, train and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €82 ($82).

The distance between Mérida and Frigiliana is around 448km (278 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 319km (198 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Mérida and Frigiliana by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mérida to Frigiliana is to drive which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €82 ($82).

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

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mérida and Frigiliana. We recommend that you drive to Frigiliana. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mérida and Frigiliana. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mérida to Frigiliana. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seville and Torrox. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Mérida and Frigiliana. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 45m 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 Frigiliana. We recommend that you fly from Badajoz (BJZ) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Nerja. instead which will take 5h 55m.

The closest major airport to Frigiliana is Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Frigiliana. Málaga Airport (AGP) (AGP) and Almeria Airport (LEI) (LEI) 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 Frigiliana. The distance is around 448km (278 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mérida to Frigiliana is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €69 ($69).

How do I get from Mérida to Frigiliana

Compare travel optionsbetween Mérida and Frigiliana

Transport options from Mérida to Frigiliana
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
5h 55m
€315($315)
twice daily1,689km (1,050 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi6h 40m
€265($265)
twice daily904km (561 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 45m
€69($69)
once daily480km (298 miles)
Bus to Nerja9h 55m
€59($59)
6 times a week502km (312 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€82($82)
on demand448km (278 miles)

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Airports near Frigiliana

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

GRX
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Frigiliana
AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Frigiliana
LEI
Almeria Airport (LEI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
136km (84 miles) from Frigiliana