How to travel from Mérida to Santiago de Compostela, Spain

The distance between Mérida and Santiago de Compostela is around 687km (427 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Mérida to Santiago de Compostela by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Santiago de CompostelaMérida if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Badajoz (BJZ) to A Coruna (LCG) then take the train to Santiago De Compostela.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Santiago De Compostela.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Zamora then take the train to Santiago De Compostela.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Santiago de Compostela.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance699km (435 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mérida and Santiago de Compostela

There are several options for getting from Mérida to Santiago de Compostela by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €260 ($260).

The distance between Mérida and Santiago de Compostela is around 687km (427 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 478km (297 miles)

It takes around 8h 10m to get from Mérida and Santiago de Compostela by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mérida to Santiago de Compostela is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €260 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Mérida and Santiago de Compostela, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €64 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mérida and Santiago de Compostela. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mérida to Santiago de Compostela. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

Renfe run train services between Mérida and Santiago de Compostela. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mérida and Santiago de Compostela. We recommend that you fly from Badajoz (BJZ) to A Coruna (LCG) then take the train to Santiago De Compostela. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mérida to Santiago de Compostela. We recommend that you fly from Badajoz (BJZ) to A Coruna (LCG) then take the train to Santiago De Compostela. instead which will take 4h 55m.

The closest major airport to Santiago de Compostela is Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) (SCQ) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Santiago de Compostela. A Coruna Airport (LCG) (LCG) and Ranon Airport (OVD) (OVD) 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 Santiago de Compostela. The distance is around 699km (435 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mérida to Santiago de Compostela is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around €64 ($64).

How do I get from Mérida to Santiago de Compostela

Compare travel optionsbetween Mérida and Santiago de Compostela

Transport options from Mérida to Santiago de Compostela
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
4h 55m
€260($260)
twice daily1,813km (1,127 miles)
Train and Plane5h 55m
€195($195)
once daily911km (566 miles)
Train to Sevilla-Santa Justa, plane6h 25m
€160($160)
once daily1,012km (629 miles)
Train to Madrid-Chamartin, Fly6h 35m
€160($160)
once daily921km (572 miles)
Train
9hrs
€80($80)
once daily980km (609 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
8h 10m
€64($64)
twice daily687km (427 miles)
Train and Bus9h 35m
€69($69)
4 times a week711km (442 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
€83($83)
on demand699km (435 miles)

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Airports near Santiago de Compostela

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

SCQ
Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Santiago de Compostela
LCG
A Coruna Airport (LCG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Santiago de Compostela
OVD
Ranon Airport (OVD)
International Airport
Distance
217km (135 miles) from Santiago de Compostela