How to travel from Motril to Mérida, Spain
The distance between Motril and Mérida is around 483km (300 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Motril to Mérida 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 Mérida → Motril if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Granada then fly from Granada (GRX) to Badajoz (BJZ).
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical cost€190($190)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Malaga and then to Merida.
- Duration8h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€53($53)
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Granada then take the train to Puertollano and then to Merida.
- Duration7hrs
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€77($77)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Motril and Mérida
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Motril to Mérida by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).
The distance between Motril and Mérida is around 483km (300 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 346km (215 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Motril and Mérida by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Motril to Mérida is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Motril and Mérida, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Motril and Mérida. We recommend that you take the bus to Granada then fly from Granada (GRX) to Badajoz (BJZ). instead which will take 4h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Motril and Mérida. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Motril to Mérida. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Malaga. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.
ALSA, Union Ivkoni - Unibus, Rede Expressos and Leda run regular bus services between Motril and Mérida. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Motril to Mérida. We recommend that you take the bus to Granada then fly from Granada (GRX) to Badajoz (BJZ). instead which will take 4h 35m.
The closest major airport to Mérida is San Pablo Airport (SVQ) (SVQ) which is approximately 171km (106 miles) from Mérida. Jerez Airport (XRY) (XRY) 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 Motril and Mérida. The distance is around 483km (300 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Motril to Mérida is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €77 ($77).
Compare travel optionsbetween Motril and Mérida
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 35m | €190($190) | 5 times a week | 831km (516 miles) |
| Bus to Malaga, Fly | 7h 15m | €255($255) | 5 times a week | 1,736km (1,079 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 7h 50m | €150($150) | once daily | 696km (432 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8h 30m | €53($53) | once daily | 506km (314 miles) |
| Bus via Malaga | 9hrs | €23($23) | once daily | 513km (319 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 7hrs | €77($77) | 6 times a week | 669km (416 miles) |
| Bus to Malaga, train | 8h 15m | €61($61) | once daily | 643km (400 miles) |
Drive | 4h 55m | €57($57) | on demand | 483km (300 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Motril and Mérida
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Rede Expressos
Leda
Airlines
Train operators
Airports near Mérida
The following major airports near Mérida offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
San Pablo Airport (SVQ)
- Distance
- 171km (106 miles) from Mérida
Jerez Airport (XRY)
- Distance
- 242km (150 miles) from Mérida
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
- Distance
- 295km (183 miles) from Mérida