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Museo Nacional del Prado
Madrid’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A cornerstone of the city’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Cheapest price
$52
Average price
$63
Fastest journey
4 h 35 m
Average duration
5 h 3 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
281 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Mérida to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mérida to Madrid will cost around $63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.
Of the 3 buses that leave Mérida for Madrid on Fri, Jun 05, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 05 the direct buses cover the 281 km distance in an average of 5 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 35 m .
On Fri, Jun 05 the slowest buses will take 5 h 30 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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NORMAL.Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mérida to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. 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 $26, and a flight costs an average of $61.
Distance: 174 miles (281 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$55 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $102 Average price |
4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Mérida to Madrid:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mérida to Madrid costing on average $55 (€44).
A train is $60 (€49) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mérida to Madrid costing on average $102 (€83).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 15m.
Bus takes on average 4h 26m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
The table below shows live departures for Mérida to Madrid buses for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NORMAL. | 9:45 AM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses | 5h30 | 3:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
NORMAL. | 4:45 PM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses | 4h30 | 9:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Mérida to Madrid run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $51 (€41) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by train.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 174 miles (281 km) distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 174 miles (281 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€41) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 4h 30m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Madrid — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Madrid trip today.
Madrid’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A cornerstone of the city’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Spain’s national museum of 20th-century and contemporary art, best known for Picasso’s Guernica and strong collections by Dalí and Miró.
A major art museum spanning Old Masters to modern works, complementing the Prado and Reina Sofía with an exceptionally broad private collection.
Madrid’s grand historic square, lined with arcades and elegant façades, and a classic starting point for exploring the old center.
The symbolic heart of Madrid, known for Kilometer Zero, the clock tower, and constant energy day and night.
Madrid’s most famous park, ideal for walks, boating, monuments, gardens, and popular photo spots such as the Crystal Palace area.
Madrid’s signature chickpea stew, served in courses with broth, vegetables, and assorted meats. It is one of the city’s most traditional comfort dishes.
A classic Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, especially associated with bars around Plaza Mayor. It is simple, iconic, and widely loved.
A rich stew of tripe, chorizo, and morcilla cooked with paprika. It is a historic Madrid tavern dish with bold, hearty flavors.
Historic restaurant founded in the eighteenth century, famous for roast meats and classic Castilian cooking in an atmospheric old setting.
Legendary traditional restaurant best known for huevos rotos, with a polished yet classic tavern feel and strong local reputation.
Iconic spot for churros con chocolate, open long hours and known for a lively, historic atmosphere near the city center.
Moderate for Western Europe. Museums and transport are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave EUR 1-2 in cafés; 5-10% in restaurants for very good service. Taxis are often rounded up, but tipping is not obligatory.
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Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses -> Puerta del Sol, Madrid
With a high frequency of buses every day of the week, the bus journey from Merida to Madrid is a good alternative to cover the 340 kilometres separating the two cities. The tour starts at the Mérida bus station and ends at the South bus station in Madrid, with an estimated journey time of about 4 hours. Travellers can check all the information about this itinerary and easily manage the purchase of their tickets through Omio.
.Mérida Madrid buses are managed daily by Avanza, one of the main bus companies in Spain. For this route operates with the Express service, consisting of buses with efficient engines with low gas emissions, which are provided with toilet, wifi, air conditioning and headphone socket.
Mérida Madrid buses complete their itinerary in at least 3 hours and 55 minutes. Although depending on the timetable, the duration is variable, with a maximum journey time of 5 hours and 50 minutes.
There are between 7 and 8 Mérida Madrid buses daily, including weekends. Buses depart at different times in the morning, afternoon and early morning. All Mérida Madrid buses are direct and are managed by the same company.
Mérida bus station : located on Avenida de la Libertad s/n, near the Guadiana River, in a central area of the city. Mérida's bus station has parking, a cafeteria and a waiting room.
Madrid Southern Bus Station : is located on Méndez Álvaro street, next to the Méndez Álvaro transport interchange, south of the capital of Spain. From this station you can get to the centre in just 11 minutes by taking Madrid's metro line 3. Its facilities house public parking, escalators, lockers, cafeteria and different shops.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mérida to Madrid 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 Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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