How to travel from Murcia to Mérida, Spain

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.

9 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out MéridaMurcia if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to San Gabriel then fly from Alicante (ALC) to Badajoz (BJZ).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €290($290)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Merida.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
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Bus

Take the bus to Seville and then to Merida.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €77($77)

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Drive

Drive to Mérida.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance605km (376 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Murcia and Mérida

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Murcia and Mérida

Transport options from Murcia to Mérida
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
5hrs
€290($290)
5 times a week1,342km (834 miles)
Train to San Gabriel, plane6h 30m
€95($95)
once daily813km (505 miles)
Train to San Gabriel, plane7h 35m
€105($105)
once daily866km (538 miles)
Train to Valencia-Estacio Del Nord, plane8h 35m
€110($110)
once daily1,036km (644 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train8h 40m
€160($160)
once daily804km (500 miles)
Train
7h 50m
€70($70)
twice daily848km (527 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 15m
€77($77)
twice daily722km (449 miles)
Bus to Merida2 days 16h
€700($700)
once daily7,406km (4,602 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
€72($72)
on demand605km (376 miles)

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Airports near Mérida

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

SVQ
San Pablo Airport (SVQ)
International Airport
Distance
171km (106 miles) from Mérida
XRY
Jerez Airport (XRY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
242km (150 miles) from Mérida
MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
295km (183 miles) from Mérida