How to travel from Mérida to Santander, Spain

The distance between Mérida and Santander is around 641km (398 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Mérida to Santander by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Badajoz (BJZ) to Santander (SDR).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
Operated byIberia+ 1 others

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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Santander.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
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Bus

Take the bus to Santander.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
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Drive

Drive to Santander.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance641km (398 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mérida and Santander

There are several options for getting from Mérida to Santander by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Mérida and Santander is around 641km (398 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 548km (340 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Mérida and Santander by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mérida to Santander is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Mérida and Santander, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mérida and Santander. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mérida to Santander. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

Renfe run train services between Mérida and Santander. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8hrs, 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 Santander. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Mérida and Santander with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 10hrs.

ALSA run regular bus services between Mérida and Santander. Buses run once daily and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Mérida and Santander. Flights depart from Badajoz (BJZ) and arrive at Santander (SDR) - via Barcelona (BCN). The flight takes around 2h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Mérida to Santander. There is however a flight that goes via Barcelona (BCN). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Mérida to Santander typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Badajoz (BJZ) and and arrive into Santander (SDR).

The closest major airport to Santander is Santander Airport (SDR) (SDR) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Santander. Bilbao Airport (BIO) (BIO) and Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) 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 Santander. The distance is around 641km (398 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mérida to Santander is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €210 ($210).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mérida and Santander

Transport options from Mérida to Santander
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 45m
€210($210)
twice daily1,395km (867 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 50m
€230($230)
twice daily807km (502 miles)
Train
8hrs
€65($65)
twice daily857km (532 miles)
Bus
10hrs
€60($60)
once daily667km (414 miles)
Drive
6hrs
€115($115)
on demand641km (398 miles)

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Airports near Santander

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

SDR
Santander Airport (SDR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Santander
BIO
Bilbao Airport (BIO)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Santander
VIT
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
109km (68 miles) from Santander