How to travel from Mérida to Marbella, Spain

The distance between Mérida and Marbella is around 384km (239 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Mérida to Marbella 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 MarbellaMérida if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Badajoz (BJZ) to Malaga (AGP).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
Operated byIberia+ 2 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Aeropuerto Malaga.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Puertollano and then to Malaga Maria Zambrano then take the bus to Marbella.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Marbella.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance443km (275 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mérida and Marbella

There are several options for getting from Mérida to Marbella by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €53 ($53).

The distance between Mérida and Marbella is around 384km (239 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 297km (185 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Mérida and Marbella by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mérida to Marbella is to drive which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €53 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Mérida and Marbella, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mérida and Marbella. We recommend that you drive to Marbella. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mérida and Marbella. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mérida to Marbella. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aeropuerto Malaga. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

ALSA, Leda and Avanza Grupo run regular bus services between Mérida and Marbella. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Mérida and Marbella. Flights depart from Badajoz (BJZ) and arrive at Malaga (AGP) - via Barcelona (BCN). The flight takes around 3h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Mérida to Marbella. There is however a flight that goes via Barcelona (BCN). This services will take at least 4h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Mérida to Marbella typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Badajoz (BJZ) and and arrive into Malaga (AGP).

The closest major airport to Marbella is Málaga Airport (AGP) (AGP) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Marbella. Jerez Airport (XRY) (XRY) and Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) 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 Marbella. The distance is around 443km (275 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mérida to Marbella is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).

How do I get from Mérida to Marbella

Compare travel optionsbetween Mérida and Marbella

Transport options from Mérida to Marbella
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 30m
€225($225)
twice daily1,666km (1,035 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 20m
€53($53)
once daily459km (285 miles)
Bus via Seville6h 45m
€38($38)
twice daily384km (239 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
5h 55m
€70($70)
twice daily604km (375 miles)
Train to Sevilla-Santa Justa, Bus7h 10m
€50($50)
once daily429km (267 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€53($53)
on demand443km (275 miles)

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Airports near Marbella

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

AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Marbella
XRY
Jerez Airport (XRY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
109km (67 miles) from Marbella
GRX
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
International Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Marbella