The distance between Palencia and Mérida is around 442km (275 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Palencia to Mérida 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 Mérida → Palencia if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Merida.
Take the bus to Salamanca and then to Merida.
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There are several options for getting from Palencia to Mérida by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €53 ($53).
The distance between Palencia and Mérida is around 442km (275 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 415km (258 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Palencia and Mérida by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Palencia to Mérida is to drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €53 ($53).
The cheapest way to travel between Palencia and Mérida, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Palencia and Mérida. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Palencia to Mérida. 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 6h 10m.
Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Palencia and Mérida. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Palencia and Mérida. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Palencia and Mérida with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 7hrs.
ALSA and Avanza Grupo run regular bus services between Palencia and Mérida. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Palencia to Mérida. We recommend that you take the bus to Merida. instead which will take 7hrs.
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 Palencia and Mérida. The distance is around 442km (275 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palencia to Mérida is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €50 ($50).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 6h 10m | €57($57) | once daily | 640km (398 miles) |
Bus via Salamanca + 1 similar | 7hrs | €55($55) | every 4 hours | 486km (302 miles) |
Bus | 7hrs | €50($50) | every 20 mins | 459km (285 miles) |
Drive | 4h 10m | €53($53) | on demand | 442km (275 miles) |
Avanza Grupo
The following major airports near Mérida offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.