How to travel from Mérida to Zamora, Spain

The distance between Mérida and Zamora is around 340km (211 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Mérida to Zamora 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 ZamoraMérida if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Zamora.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
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Drive

Drive to Zamora.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance340km (211 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mérida and Zamora

There are several options for getting from Mérida to Zamora by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €41 ($41).

The distance between Mérida and Zamora is around 340km (211 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 310km (192 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Mérida to Zamora is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €41 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Mérida and Zamora, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mérida and Zamora. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mérida to Zamora. 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 5h 45m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Mérida and Zamora. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Zamora. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Mérida and Zamora with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 5hrs.

ALSA run regular bus services between Mérida and Zamora. Buses run twice daily and take around 5hrs 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 Zamora. We recommend that you take the bus to Zamora. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Zamora is Ranon Airport (OVD) (OVD) which is approximately 208km (130 miles) from Zamora. Vigo Airport (VGO) (VGO) and Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) 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 Zamora. The distance is around 340km (211 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mérida to Zamora is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

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Transport options from Mérida to Zamora
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
5hrs
€35($35)
twice daily351km (218 miles)
Train
5h 45m
€57($57)
once daily644km (400 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€41($41)
on demand340km (211 miles)

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Airports near Zamora

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

OVD
Ranon Airport (OVD)
International Airport
Distance
208km (130 miles) from Zamora
VGO
Vigo Airport (VGO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Zamora
MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
240km (149 miles) from Zamora