How to travel from Ronda to Mérida, Spain

The distance between Ronda and Mérida is around 316km (197 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ronda 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 MéridaRonda if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Sevilla Estación Prado De San Sebastian and then to Merida.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Puertollano and then to Merida.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Mérida.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance316km (197 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ronda and Mérida

There are several options for getting from Ronda to Mérida by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €38 ($38).

The distance between Ronda and Mérida is around 316km (197 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 263km (163 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Ronda and Mérida by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ronda to Mérida is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €38 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Ronda and Mérida, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ronda and Mérida. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ronda to Mérida. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Puertollano. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Renfe run train services between Ronda and Mérida. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6hrs, 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 Ronda and Mérida. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ronda to Mérida. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sevilla Estación Prado De San Sebastian and Torneo - San Laureano. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Avanza Grupo, ALSA and Leda run regular bus services between Ronda and Mérida. Buses run twice daily and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ronda to Mérida. We recommend that you take the bus to Sevilla Estación Prado De San Sebastian and then to Merida. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Ronda and Mérida. The distance is around 316km (197 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ronda to Mérida is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

How do I get from Ronda to Mérida

Compare travel optionsbetween Ronda and Mérida

Transport options from Ronda to Mérida
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4hrs
€45($45)
twice daily324km (201 miles)
Bus via Sevilla Estación Prado De San Sebastian4h 35m
€33($33)
twice daily322km (200 miles)
Train
6hrs
€50($50)
twice daily558km (347 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
€38($38)
on demand316km (197 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