- Must visit
Museo Nacional de Arte Romano
National museum housing Mérida’s finest Roman mosaics, sculptures and inscriptions. Essential for understanding the city’s UNESCO archaeological sites.
Cheapest price on Sep 14
$6
Average ticket price on Sep 14
$7
Fastest journey on Sep 14
50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 14
55 m
Buses on Sep 14
11
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Badajoz to Mérida is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Badajoz to Mérida will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
On Mon, Sep 14, we found 11 buses from Badajoz to Mérida, including 11 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 14 the direct buses cover the 54 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
On Mon, Sep 14 the slowest buses will take 1 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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NormalOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Badajoz to Mérida among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, while a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$7 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 38m Average total duration 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Badajoz to Mérida:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Badajoz to Mérida costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Mérida take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 8m.
Tickets start at around $7 (€5) compared to roughly $7 (€5) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $0.05 (€0.04). The journey takes 1h 8m versus 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
The table below shows live departures for Badajoz to Mérida buses for today, Sunday, September 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 8:00 PM Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses | 1h00 | 9:00 PM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Normal | 8:30 AM Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses | 1h00 | 9:30 AM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:15 AM Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses | 0h55 | 10:10 AM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 AM Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses | 1h50 | 11:20 AM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:35 AM Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses | 0h50 | 11:25 AM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:30 AM Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses | 1h00 | 12:30 PM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:00 PM Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses | 1h00 | 1:00 PM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:00 PM Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses | 1h50 | 2:50 PM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:30 PM Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses | 1h15 | 2:45 PM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:00 PM Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses | 0h50 | 3:50 PM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:00 PM Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses | 1h00 | 6:00 PM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Badajoz to Mérida run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by train.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 09:00, the last at 21:20. The fastest bus covers the 33 miles (54 km) distance in 50m.
Distance 33 miles (54 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 9:00 AM |
Last bus 9:20 PM |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Mérida — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Mérida trip today.
National museum housing Mérida’s finest Roman mosaics, sculptures and inscriptions. Essential for understanding the city’s UNESCO archaeological sites.
Roman house remains with mosaics and murals, presented as an archaeological museum site. A strong companion visit to the main monuments.
Archaeological crypt preserving Roman and Visigothic remains beneath the basilica. A fascinating layered site for visitors interested in hidden history.
Urban area around the Roman theatre and amphitheatre, best explored slowly. It concentrates the city’s greatest monuments within an easy walking circuit.
Lively central square lined with arcades, civic buildings and terraces. A natural meeting point and good base for exploring the old town on foot.
Historic square beside the Temple of Diana, surrounded by noble architecture. One of the city’s most atmospheric places for day or evening walks.
A creamy rice dish from Extremadura made with pork liver, garlic and spices. It is a rustic local specialty linked to traditional pig slaughter season.
A chilled soup of tomato, bread, garlic and olive oil, often topped with ham and egg. It is a summer staple across Extremadura and very common in Mérida.
A thick garlic soup with bread, paprika and often egg or ham. It is a humble traditional dish from inland Spain, widely eaten in Extremadura.
Refined restaurant known for updated Extremaduran cuisine and careful presentation in an elegant setting near Mérida’s historic center.
Popular casual spot for tapas, raciones and local specialties, with a lively atmosphere suited to sampling regional flavors.
Well-known traditional venue serving Extremaduran classics, Iberian pork and regional wines in a warm, classic dining room.
Budget-friendly for Spain: lodging, tapas, and local transport usually cost less than in Madrid, Barcelona, or Seville.
Tipping is optional. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change for cafes; round up taxi fares.
The intercity bus service is the most comfortable and economical option to travel from Badajoz to Merida. In most cases the duration of this journey is 60 minutes.
Badajoz Mérida buses take between 50 minutes and 1 hour and 45 minutes to link both cities. These are direct journeys of 60 kilometres which, in addition to offering all the modern comforts, allow you to enjoy panoramic views during the journey.
Up to 10 connections are made daily from Badajoz to Mérida. The day of the week with the least number of buses is Saturday, when there are only 3 links between the two cities.
Badajoz Bus Station: is a 9-minute walk from the city centre, next to the Plaza Virgen de la Victoria. Its terminal has numerous bars and cafeterias, restaurants, ATMs, several shops, parking area and services adapted for people with reduced mobility. Urban bus line 3 (red) connects the station with the Maternal and Child Hospital, Clinical Hospital, university campus and other areas of the city.
Mérida bus station: is located on Avenida de la Libertad, 10 minutes walk from the city centre and 15 minutes from the train station. Outside there is a parking area and inside the enclosure there is a waiting room and a bar-cafeteria. The urban buses of the line C (yellow) connect the station with several strategic zones of the city. For its part, Globalia Autocares' fleet connects the bus station with Badajoz airport, located 45 kilometres from the city centre of Merida. This tour has a duration of 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Badajoz to Mérida by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Mérida, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Badajoz to Mérida buses use the Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses to Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Badajoz and Mérida bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses is 1 km from Mérida city centre. Public transport options include:
Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria available inside the station
Wi-Fi is available at Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses. ATMs are aTM available near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses.
Available at Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses: Wheelchair access via ramps.
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