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Compare bus and train for Badajoz to Mérida
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Badajoz to Mérida among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, while a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - 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.
Compare ways to travel from Badajoz to Mérida
Compare the available ways to get from Badajoz to Mérida, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Badajoz to Mérida:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Badajoz to Mérida costing on average $15 (€13).
Other travel options to Mérida take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 37m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (39m by train vs 50m by car). Tickets start at around $15 (€13) compared to roughly $7 (€6) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Badajoz to Mérida
How to get from Badajoz to Mérida by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Badajoz to Mérida is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1780112:05 PM 0h43 Badajoz station 12:48 PM Mérida station $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
1780112:05 PM 0h43 Badajoz station 12:48 PM Mérida station $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
373937:21 AM 0h30 Badajoz station 7:51 AM Mérida station $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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178037:48 PM 0h45 Badajoz station 8:33 PM Mérida station $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
187772:24 PM 0h46 Badajoz station 3:10 PM Mérida station $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
373955:38 PM 0h35 Badajoz station 6:13 PM Mérida station $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal9:15 AM 0h55 Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses 10:10 AM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal10:35 AM 0h50 Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses 11:25 AM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal3:00 PM 0h50 Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses 3:50 PM Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Badajoz to Mérida:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Badajoz to Mérida costing on average $15 (€13).
Other travel options to Mérida take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 37m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Badajoz and Mérida as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Badajoz station and arrive in Mérida station.
- Buses mostly depart from Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA to go to Mérida by train.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Mérida by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Renfe MD, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA.
- 8 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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