How to travel from Mérida to Ronda, Spain

The distance between Mérida and Ronda is around 316km (196 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Mérida to Ronda by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Seville and then to Ronda.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Train

Take the train to Sevilla-Santa Justa then Antequera-Santa Ana and then to Ronda.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Ronda.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance316km (196 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mérida and Ronda

There are several options for getting from Mérida to Ronda by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €38 ($38).

The distance between Mérida and Ronda is around 316km (196 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 263km (163 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Mérida and Ronda by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mérida to Ronda is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €38 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Mérida and Ronda, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mérida and Ronda. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mérida to Ronda. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sevilla-Santa Justa and Antequera-Santa Ana. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Renfe run train services between Mérida and Ronda. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6hrs, 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 Ronda. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mérida to Ronda. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seville and Prado. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

ALSA, Avanza Grupo and Leda run regular bus services between Mérida and Ronda. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 15m 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 Ronda. We recommend that you take the bus to Seville and then to Ronda. instead which will take 5h 15m.

The closest major airport to Ronda is Málaga Airport (AGP) (AGP) which is approximately 61km (38 miles) from Ronda. Jerez Airport (XRY) (XRY) and San Pablo Airport (SVQ) (SVQ) 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 Ronda. The distance is around 316km (196 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mérida to Ronda is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

How do I get from Mérida to Ronda

Compare travel optionsbetween Mérida and Ronda

Transport options from Mérida to Ronda
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
5h 15m
€45($45)
twice daily329km (204 miles)
Bus via Seville5h 30m
€33($33)
twice daily323km (201 miles)
Train
6hrs
€55($55)
once daily551km (343 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
€38($38)
on demand316km (196 miles)

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Airports near Ronda

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

AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Ronda
XRY
Jerez Airport (XRY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Ronda
SVQ
San Pablo Airport (SVQ)
International Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Ronda