The distance between Murcia and Mérida is around 605km (376 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Murcia to Mérida by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to San Gabriel then fly from Alicante (ALC) to Badajoz (BJZ).
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Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Merida.
Take the bus to Seville and then to Merida.
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There are several options for getting from Murcia to Mérida by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €290 ($290).
The distance between Murcia and Mérida is around 605km (376 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 465km (289 miles)
It takes around 7h 50m to get from Murcia and Mérida by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Murcia to Mérida is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €290 ($290).
The cheapest way to travel between Murcia and Mérida, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Murcia and Mérida. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Murcia to Mérida. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.
Renfe run train services between Murcia and Mérida. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Murcia and Mérida. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Murcia and Mérida with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 2 days 16h.
ALSA run regular bus services between Murcia and Mérida. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Murcia to Mérida. We recommend that you take the train to San Gabriel then fly from Alicante (ALC) to Badajoz (BJZ). instead which will take 5hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Murcia and Mérida. The distance is around 605km (376 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Murcia to Mérida is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 5hrs | €290($290) | 5 times a week | 1,342km (834 miles) |
Train to San Gabriel, plane | 6h 30m | €95($95) | once daily | 813km (505 miles) |
Train to San Gabriel, plane | 7h 35m | €105($105) | once daily | 866km (538 miles) |
Train to Valencia-Estacio Del Nord, plane | 8h 35m | €110($110) | once daily | 1,036km (644 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 8h 40m | €160($160) | once daily | 804km (500 miles) |
Train | 7h 50m | €70($70) | twice daily | 848km (527 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 15m | €77($77) | twice daily | 722km (449 miles) |
Bus to Merida | 2 days 16h | €700($700) | once daily | 7,406km (4,602 miles) |
Drive | 6h 35m | €72($72) | on demand | 605km (376 miles) |
The following major airports near Mérida offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.