4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid to Mérida
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 46 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
281 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Mérida is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Mérida will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 11 buses that leave Madrid for Mérida on Fri, Dec 05, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Dec 05 the direct buses cover the 281 km distance in an average of 3 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Fri, Dec 05 the slowest buses will take 4 h 20 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.
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Madrid to Mérida
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Mérida among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €3, and a flight costs an average of €60.
Distance: 174 miles (281 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€53 Average price | €45 Average price Cheapest | €86 Average price |
6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Madrid to Mérida Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $60 |
Live departures
Madrid to Mérida bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Mérida buses for today, Thursday, December 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORMAL. | 3:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 4h30 | 8:00 PM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
 FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 15h00 | 1:25 PM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 14h30 | 1:25 PM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 14h00 | 1:25 PM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 13h30 | 1:25 PM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| NORMAL. | 6:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 5h10 | 11:25 AM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Mérida
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Buses from Madrid to Mérida run on average 9 times per day, taking around 6h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $48 (€39) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by train.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 174 miles (281 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 174 miles (281 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€39) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: Avanza, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Infobus from Madrid to MéridaYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Mérida with Avanza, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Infobus for as low as $4 (€3). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Madrid to Mérida
Every day passengers have at their disposal several direct bus connections from Madrid to Mérida. The short journey and the comfort of the buses that operate this itinerary make them an ideal alternative to cover the 340 kilometers that separate the two cities. In fact, the fastest buses complete this itinerary in less than 4 hours. The route starts at the South bus station in Madrid and ends at the bus station in Mérida, very close to the city centre.
What buses go from Madrid to Mérida?
The Madrid Mérida buses are managed daily by the company Avanza. Depending on the timetable, this route operates with Normal Service and Express Service. The Normal Service consists of air-conditioned buses with central screens, while the Express Service has buses with more space between seats, wifi and sockets, among other amenities.
How long is the bus from Madrid to Mérida?
The duration of the Madrid Mérida buses is around 4 hours; 3 hours and 55 minutes, in the case of the fastest buses. While the slower buses take 5 hours to complete their journey. All Madrid Mérida buses are direct.
How many buses are there from Madrid to Mérida?
Every day between 7 and 8 buses depart from Madrid to Mérida. Madrid Mérida buses depart at different times in the morning, afternoon and evening.
Where do buses from Madrid to Mérida depart from and arrive at?
Southern bus station in Madrid: the Sur station is part of the complex of the Méndez Álvaro station, which is located in the street of the same name. Metro line 3 allows passengers to get from downtown Madrid to this station in just over 10 minutes. The enclosure of this station has escalators, parking, cafeteria, lockers and shopping areas.
Mérida bus station : is located very close to the city centre, specifically in Avenida de la Libertad s/n, next to the east bank of the Guadiana river. Mérida's bus station has a waiting room, a cafeteria and a public car park.
FAQs: Bus from Madrid to Mérida
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid 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.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, which is located around 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
- Avanza
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Roman Theatre, an ancient amphitheater built in 15 BC, showcasing well-preserved Roman architecture
- Alcazaba of Mérida, a Moorish fortress offering panoramic views of the city and the Guadiana River
- Temple of Diana, a Roman temple dedicated to the goddess Diana, featuring impressive Corinthian columns
- National Museum of Roman Art, housing an extensive collection of Roman artifacts and mosaics
- Roman Bridge, a historic bridge spanning the Guadiana River, known for its remarkable engineering and longevity.
- Explore the ancient ruins of the Roman Theatre, where you can attend performances and delve into Roman history
- Visit the Alcazaba of Mérida for its panoramic views and historical exhibits
- Stroll across the Roman Bridge for a scenic walk along the Guadiana River
- Discover the local cuisine at the bustling Plaza de España, a perfect spot for dining and people-watching
- Enjoy a leisurely walk through the lush gardens of Parque de las Siete Sillas, a serene escape in the heart of the city.
- Avanza
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- Avanza
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Avanza
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Avanza
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Guide dogs travel for free.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Madrid to Mérida
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
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