- 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
$10
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
3 h 14 m
Average duration
3 h 22 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
243 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lisbon to Mérida is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lisbon to Mérida will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 10 buses that leave Lisbon for Mérida on Wed, Jul 29, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 29 the direct buses cover the 243 km distance in an average of 3 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 14 m .
On Wed, Jul 29 the slowest buses will take 3 h 29 m 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Mérida among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, and a bus costs an average of $10.
Distance: 150 miles (243 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$21 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest |
4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Mérida:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lisbon to Mérida costing on average $21 (€21).
Other travel options to Mérida take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 32m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 02:59AM | Duration 3h29 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 02:59AM | Duration 3h29 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 02:59AM | Duration 3h14 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 02:59AM | Duration 3h14 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
The table below shows live departures for Lisbon to Mérida buses for today, Tuesday, July 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 10:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h29 | 2:59 AM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h29 | 2:59 AM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:45 PM Lisboa, Oriente | 3h14 | 2:59 AM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:45 PM Lisboa, Oriente | 3h14 | 2:59 AM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 29 | |||||
FlixBus | 9:35 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h50 | 2:25 PM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:45 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h55 | 2:40 PM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:15 AM Lisboa, Oriente | 3h25 | 2:40 PM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:45 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 4h15 | 6:00 PM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
4249 | 1:15 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h45 | 6:00 PM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:15 PM Lisboa, Oriente | 3h45 | 6:00 PM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lisbon to Mérida run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€10) but you can travel from only $10 (€10) by train.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 150 miles (243 km) distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 150 miles (243 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€10) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 25m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lisbon 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 Lisbon to Mérida buses use the Lisboa, Gare Oriente to Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Lisbon and Mérida bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lisboa, Gare Oriente is 6 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa, Gare Oriente has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Gare Oriente (in the station), Restaurante Portugália (0.5 km), Pizzeria Luzzo Oriente (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and on the concourse level.
Ticket office support is available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente.
Available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente: Elevators, ramps.
Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios is 4 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Sete Rios (in the station), Restaurante O Padeiro (0.5 km), Tasca da Esquina (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios.
Available at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios: Elevators, ramps.
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