How to travel from Zaragoza to Mérida, Spain

The distance between Zaragoza and Mérida is around 656km (407 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Zaragoza 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 MéridaZaragoza if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Sevilla (SVQ) then take the train to Merida.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid and then to Merida.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Mérida.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance656km (407 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zaragoza and Mérida

There are several options for getting from Zaragoza to Mérida by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €75 ($75).

The distance between Zaragoza and Mérida is around 656km (407 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 554km (344 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Zaragoza and Mérida by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zaragoza to Mérida is to take the train which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx €75 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Zaragoza and Mérida, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zaragoza and Mérida. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Zaragoza 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 5h 40m.

Renfe AVE, Renfe SNCF and Renfe run train services between Zaragoza and Mérida. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Zaragoza and Mérida. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Zaragoza and Mérida with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 10h 40m.

FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus, Avanza Grupo and ALSA run regular bus services between Zaragoza and Mérida. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zaragoza to Mérida. We recommend that you fly from Zaragoza (ZAZ) to Sevilla (SVQ) then take the train to Merida. instead which will take 9h 10m.

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 Zaragoza and Mérida. The distance is around 656km (407 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zaragoza to Mérida is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €75 ($75).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Zaragoza and Mérida

Transport options from Zaragoza to Mérida
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 40m
€75($75)
twice daily711km (442 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
6h 45m
€145($145)
once daily970km (603 miles)
Plane and Train9h 10m
€105($105)
once daily3,003km (1,866 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 35m
€51($51)
once daily662km (411 miles)
Bus to Merida10h 40m
€70($70)
twice daily683km (425 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
€78($78)
on demand656km (407 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