How to travel from Mérida to Palamos, Spain

The distance between Mérida and Palamos is around 986km (613 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Mérida to Palamos 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 PalamosMérida if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Badajoz (BJZ) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Palamós.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Atocha Cercanias then Barcelona-Sants and then to Girona.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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3 x bus
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Bus via Madrid

Take the bus to Madrid then Barcelona and then to Palamós.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Palamós.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Distance1,052km (653 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mérida and Palamos

There are several options for getting from Mérida to Palamos by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 15h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Mérida and Palamos is around 986km (613 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 865km (538 miles)

It takes around 8h 40m to get from Mérida and Palamos by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mérida to Palamos is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Mérida and Palamos, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mérida and Palamos. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mérida to Palamos. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Atocha Cercanias, Barcelona-Sants and Girona. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.

Renfe, Renfe AVE and Renfe SNCF run train services between Mérida and Palamos. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 40m, 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 Palamos. It typically takes around 15h 10m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mérida to Palamos. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lleida Bus Station and Barcelona. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 15h 10m.

Avanza Grupo, ATM Àrea de Lleida, ALSA, MonBus, Estació d'autobusos Barcelona Nord and Moventis run regular bus services between Mérida and Palamos. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 15h 10m 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 Palamos. We recommend that you fly from Badajoz (BJZ) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Palamós. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Palamos is Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO) (GRO) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Palamos. Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) (BCN) 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 Palamos. The distance is around 1,052km (653 miles) by road and it will take around 10hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mérida to Palamos is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 40m and will usually cost around €225 ($225).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mérida and Palamos

Transport options from Mérida to Palamos
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 4 similar
4h 45m
€210($210)
twice daily986km (613 miles)
Bus and Plane8hrs
€87($87)
twice daily1,424km (885 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus8h 10m
€76($76)
once daily1,195km (743 miles)
Train to Madrid-Chamartin, plane and bus8h 35m
€105($105)
once daily1,044km (649 miles)
Train to Sevilla-Santa Justa, plane and bus8h 40m
€100($100)
once daily1,337km (831 miles)
Train
8h 40m
€225($225)
twice daily1,165km (724 miles)
Bus via Madrid + 1 similar
15hrs
€105($105)
once daily1,117km (694 miles)
Bus15h 10m
€70($70)
3 times a week1,076km (669 miles)
Drive
10hrs
€125($125)
on demand1,052km (653 miles)

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Airports near Palamos

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

GRO
Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
30km (19 miles) from Palamos
BCN
Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)
International Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Palamos
REU
Reus Airport (REU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
182km (113 miles) from Palamos