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The cheapest and fastest buses from Salamanca to Mérida
Showing times and prices for Apr 20
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 6 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
236 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Salamanca to Mérida is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salamanca to Mérida will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Fast buses
Of the 8 buses that leave Salamanca for Mérida on Mon, Apr 20, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Apr 20 the direct buses cover the 236 km distance in an average of 3 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
On Mon, Apr 20 the slowest buses will take 3 h 10 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.
11:50 AM3h10Salamanca3:00 PMMérida$211One-way0 transfers- 1:10 PM3h10Salamanca4:20 PMMérida$221One-way0 transfers
- 11:00 AM3h00Salamanca2:00 PMMérida$251One-way0 transfers
- 9:50 AM3h10Salamanca1:00 PMMérida$271One-way0 transfers
- 3:00 PM3h00Salamanca6:00 PMMérida$291One-way0 transfers
- 11:00 AM3h00Salamanca2:00 PMMérida$251One-way0 transfers
- 3:00 PM3h00Salamanca6:00 PMMérida$291One-way0 transfers
- 11:50 AM3h10Salamanca3:00 PMMérida$211One-way0 transfers
- 1:10 PM3h10Salamanca4:20 PMMérida$221One-way0 transfers
- 9:50 AM3h10Salamanca1:00 PMMérida$271One-way0 transfers
Salamanca to Mérida Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Live departures
Salamanca to Mérida bus times
The table below shows live departures for Salamanca to Mérida buses for tomorrow, Sunday, April 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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 Normal | 10:00 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 4h30 | 2:30 PM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 2:30 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 5h10 | 7:40 PM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 11:50 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 3h55 | 3:45 AM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why should you book Salamanca to Mérida buses with Omio?
Alsa operates all buses services from Salamanca to Mérida.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Salamanca to Mérida
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Buses from Salamanca to Mérida run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $32 (€25) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 146 miles (236 km) distance in 3h 55m.
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
Distance 146 miles (236 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€25) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 3h 55m |
First bus 1:20 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 3 days |
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
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar from Salamanca to MéridaYou can travel by bus between Salamanca to Mérida with Alsa, BlaBlaCar for as low as $32 (€25). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Alsa
About
Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain and a subsidiary of the UK’s National Express. It operates an extensive network of regional, national, and international routes, transporting more than 300 million passengers annually. Alsa’s modern fleet offers varying levels of comfort and amenities. The standard Alsa Normal buses include free Wi-Fi, onboard bathrooms, footrests, and entertainment. For a more premium experience, Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus, and Alsa Premium services provide enhanced comfort and luxury features.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 55m
Cheapest Price
$32 (€25)
Alsa frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for an additional fee; must be packed.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must travel in the hold.
BlaBlaCar
About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: "Bla" for quiet, "BlaBla" for talkative, and "BlaBlaBla" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys.
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
4 a day
FAQs: Bus from Salamanca to Mérida
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salamanca 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.
Cheap bus tickets from Salamanca to Mérida can start from as little as $32 (€25) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Salamanca to Mérida is $32 (€25) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Salamanca to Mérida is 3h 55m to travel the 146 miles (236 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Salamanca to Mérida leaves at 1:20 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Salamanca to Mérida leaves at 11:50 PM.
Yes, there are 9 direct buses a day from Salamanca to Mérida with Alsa, BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Salamanca to Mérida, you can count on Alsa, BlaBlaCar for the best way to get you to Mérida. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Salamanca and Mérida and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to Mérida from Salamanca is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 55m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Salamanca to Mérida is January.
Yes, you can take a bus between Salamanca and Mérida.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Salamanca to Mérida:
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Salamanca to Mérida for bus company Alsa.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Mérida are:
- 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.
The best things to do in Mérida include:
- 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.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Salamanca to Mérida depends on the bus companies:
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company Alsa.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Salamanca to Mérida.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Salamanca to Mérida:
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Salamanca to Mérida:
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Salamanca to Mérida. The following conditions apply:
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Salamanca to Mérida with the following bus company: Alsa
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Salamanca to Mérida with the following bus company: Alsa.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Salamanca to Mérida with the following bus company: Alsa.
Since both Salamanca and Mérida are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Salamanca to Mérida among Omio's users.
Spain uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers can use both cash and cards, but cards are widely accepted in cities and tourist areas, while cash may be preferred for small purchases, markets, and rural locations.
In Mérida, travelers should be cautious of petty theft such as pickpocketing, especially in crowded markets and public transport. Avoid accepting unsolicited offers for transportation or tours to prevent overcharging scams. It is also advisable to use authorized taxi services or ride-hailing apps rather than hailing cabs on the street. Staying vigilant in less crowded areas at night helps reduce risk. Overall, Mérida is considered relatively safe, but standard travel precautions are recommended.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Salamanca to Mérida
Salamanca
Mérida
The major bus station for departures in Salamanca is Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses for your trip from Salamanca to Mérida.
Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-23:00
Distance to city center
2 km
Car connection
Av. Filiberto VillalobosWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas Bar Salamanca (0.3 km)
- Fast Food Express (0.5 km).
Taxis
- Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transit options for Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses
- Bus: 1, 4, 7 Train: Salamanca Station
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 Salamanca.
Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses
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