How to travel from Mérida to La Palma, Spain
The distance between Mérida and La Palma is around 1,788km (1,111 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 55m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Mérida to La Palma by train, plane, car, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out La Palma → Mérida if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Sevilla-Santa Justa then fly from Sevilla (SVQ) to Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC).
- Duration6h 55m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost€265($265)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Cadiz then take a ferry to Santa Cruz de la Palma.
- Duration2 days 13h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€270($270)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Huelva then take a ferry to Santa Cruz de Tenerife and then to Santa Cruz de la Palma.
- Duration1 day 14h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€560($565)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mérida and La Palma
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Mérida to La Palma by train, plane, car, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €76 ($76) and will take around 7h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €265 ($265).
The distance between Mérida and La Palma is around 1,788km (1,111 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,558km (968 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Mérida and La Palma by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Mérida to La Palma is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 55m and will set you back approx €265 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Mérida and La Palma is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €76 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Mérida and La Palma. We recommend that you take the train to Sevilla-Santa Justa then fly from Sevilla (SVQ) to Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC). instead which will take 6h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mérida and La Palma. We recommend that you take the train to Sevilla-Santa Justa then fly from Sevilla (SVQ) to Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC). instead which will take 6h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mérida to La Palma. We recommend that you take the train to Sevilla-Santa Justa then fly from Sevilla (SVQ) to Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC). instead which will take 6h 55m.
The closest major airport to La Palma is La Palma Airport (SPC) (SPC) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from La Palma. Tenerife South Airport (TFS) (TFS) and Tenerife North Airport (TFN) (TFN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Mérida to La Palma. We recommend that you take the train to Sevilla-Santa Justa then fly from Sevilla (SVQ) to Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC). instead which will take 6h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mérida to La Palma is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around €265 ($265).
Compare travel optionsbetween Mérida and La Palma
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 6h 55m | €265($265) | twice daily | 1,788km (1,111 miles) |
| Train to Madrid-Chamartin, Fly | 7h 60m | €76($76) | once daily | 2,278km (1,415 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 2 days 13h | €270($270) | once a week | 1,933km (1,201 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 14h | €560($565) | twice a week | 1,816km (1,128 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Mérida and La Palma
Airlines
Binter Canarias
Canaryfly
Ferry operators
Fred Olsen
Trasmediterránea S.A.
Train operators
Bus companies
Airports near La Palma
The following major airports near La Palma offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
La Palma Airport (SPC)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from La Palma
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
- Distance
- 143km (89 miles) from La Palma
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
- Distance
- 149km (92 miles) from La Palma