How to travel from Mérida to Granada, Spain

The distance between Mérida and Granada is around 437km (271 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Mérida to Granada 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 GranadaMérida if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Puertollano and then to Granada.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Seville and then to Granada.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)

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Plane and Bus

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

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Granada.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance437km (271 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mérida and Granada

There are several options for getting from Mérida to Granada by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €52 ($52).

The distance between Mérida and Granada is around 437km (271 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 308km (191 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Mérida and Granada by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mérida to Granada is to drive which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €52 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Mérida and Granada, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mérida and Granada. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mérida to Granada. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Puertollano. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Mérida and Granada. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Granada. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mérida to Granada. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seville. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

ALSA, Leda and Transportes Comes run regular bus services between Mérida and Granada. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 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 Granada. We recommend that you fly from Badajoz (BJZ) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Granada. instead which will take 6hrs.

The closest major airport to Granada is Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) which is approximately 15km (10 miles) from Granada. 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 Granada. The distance is around 437km (271 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mérida to Granada is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €67 ($67).

How do I get from Mérida to Granada

Compare travel optionsbetween Mérida and Granada

Transport options from Mérida to Granada
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 35m
€67($67)
once daily598km (372 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 45m
€49($49)
every 4 hours451km (280 miles)
Bus via Seville6hrs
€50($50)
once daily445km (277 miles)
Plane and Bus
6hrs
€235($235)
twice daily1,749km (1,087 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€52($52)
on demand437km (271 miles)

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Airports near Granada

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

GRX
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
International Airport
Distance
15km (10 miles) from Granada
AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Granada
LEI
Almeria Airport (LEI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
115km (72 miles) from Granada