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
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.
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.
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.
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€51 Average price | €45 Average price Cheapest | €86 Average price |
9h 43m Average duration 9h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average 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 |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 4h30 | 7:00 PM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:25 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 15h00 | 12:25 PM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:55 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 14h30 | 12:25 PM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:25 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 14h00 | 12:25 PM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:55 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 13h30 | 12:25 PM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 5h10 | 10:25 AM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 |
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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