Madrid to Mérida bus with Avanza

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid to Mérida

Showing times and prices for Jun 18

Cheapest price

$20

Average price

$58

Fastest journey

3 h 20 m

Average duration

3 h 42 m

Buses per day

11

Distance

281 km

Cheap tickets

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 $58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.

Fast buses

Of the 11 buses that leave Madrid for Mérida on Wed, Jun 18, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Jun 18 the direct buses cover the 281 km distance in an average of 3 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .

On Wed, Jun 18 the slowest buses will take 4 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.

BlaBlaCar
08:50PM3h20
Madrid
12:10AMMérida
$201One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
05:00PM3h50
Madrid
08:50PMMérida
$241One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
07:00AM3h40
Madrid
10:40AMMérida
$251One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
06:10PM4h00
Madrid
10:10PMMérida
$251One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
08:00PM3h40
Madrid
11:40PMMérida
$251One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for Madrid to Mérida

Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €20. 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.

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€51

Average price

€45

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Cheapest

€86

Average price

9h 43m

Average duration

9h 13m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 36m

Average duration

4h 6m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 19m

Average duration

Fastest

1h 19m

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3h 0m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.8 - 1.7kg

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Live departures

Madrid to Mérida bus times

Showing buses for today, Tuesday, June 17
Last updated at 7:01 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
avanzaNORMAL.2:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
4h30
7:00 PM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
15h00
12:25 PM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus9:55 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
14h30
12:25 PM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus10:25 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
14h00
12:25 PM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus10:55 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
13h30
12:25 PM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses1 transfer
avanzaNORMAL.5:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
5h10
10:25 AM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses0 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 7 times per day, taking around 9h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $41 (€33) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by train.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $24 (€20)
Distance
173 miles (280 km)
Average bus duration
9h 13m
Cheapest ticket price
$41 (€33)
Buses per day
7
Direct buses
5
Fastest bus
4h 0m
First bus
06:15
Last bus
22:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $24 (€20)

Bus companies: Avanza, BlaBlaCar and Infobus from Madrid to Mérida

Find the best route from Madrid to Mérida with Avanza, BlaBlaCar and Infobus. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most affordable trip has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

Avanza is one of Spain biggest bus companies and offers only one type of ticket for your next bus between Madrid and Mérida: Standard Ticket.

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

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Popular bus stations from Madrid to Mérida

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Mérida
The major bus station for departures in Madrid is Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses for your trip from Madrid to Mérida.
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Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
carConnection
Car connection
Calle de Méndez Álvaro
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
  • Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
  • La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
  • Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
The major bus station for arrivals in Mérida is Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses for your trip to Mérida from Madrid.
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