How to travel from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Mérida, Spain

The distance between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Mérida is around 631km (392 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Mérida by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MéridaVitoria-Gasteiz if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Bilbao/Bilbo-Termibus/Geltoki then fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Badajoz (BJZ).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Merida.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
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Bus via Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur

Take the bus to Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur and then to Merida Bus Station.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)

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Drive

Drive to Mérida.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance631km (392 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Mérida

There are several options for getting from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Mérida by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Mérida is around 631km (392 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 535km (332 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz and Mérida by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Mérida is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Mérida, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Mérida. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Mérida. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

Renfe run train services between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Mérida. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 15m, 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz and Mérida. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Mérida with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 11hrs.

ALSA, Union Ivkoni, FlixBus and Avanza Grupo run regular bus services between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Mérida. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Mérida. We recommend that you take the bus to Bilbao/Bilbo-Termibus/Geltoki then fly from Bilbao (BIO) 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz and Mérida. The distance is around 631km (392 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Mérida is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €225 ($225).

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Transport options from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Mérida
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
5hrs
€225($225)
5 times a week1,396km (868 miles)
Bus to Bilbao/Bilbo-Termibus/Geltoki, plane7h 40m
€175($175)
every 20 mins1,097km (682 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train7hrs
€105($105)
twice daily818km (509 miles)
Train
7h 15m
€60($60)
twice daily833km (517 miles)
Bus via Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur + 1 similar
10h 45m
€45($45)
4 times a week805km (500 miles)
Bus11hrs
€65($65)
3 times a week695km (432 miles)
Drive
6hrs
€115($115)
on demand631km (392 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