How to travel from Mérida to Madrid

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Mérida to Madrid

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 $23. 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 $23, and a flight costs an average of $60.

Distance: 174 miles (281 km)

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$45

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$54

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$99

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4h 34m

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4h 52m

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4h 22m

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4h 14m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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0.8 - 1.7kg

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from Mérida to Madrid

How to get from Mérida to Madrid by train, bus or flight.

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train

The best way to travel from Mérida to Madrid is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Renfe ALVIA00293
07:56AM3h47
Mérida station
11:43AMAtocha-Cercanías
$521One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Renfe ALVIA00295
06:18PM3h47
Mérida station
10:05PMAtocha-Cercanías
$401One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Renfe ALVIA00293
07:56AM3h47
Mérida station
11:43AMAtocha-Cercanías
$521One-way
0 transfers

Other options

AvanzaNORMAL.
09:45AM5h30
Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses
03:15PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$521One-way
0 transfers
AvanzaNORMAL.
04:55PM5h10
Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses
10:05PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$521One-way
0 transfers
AvanzaMULTIMEDIA.
02:10PM4h35
Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses
06:45PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$821One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Mérida to Madrid

Travel to Madrid easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Mérida to Madrid.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Mérida and Madrid including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Mérida to Madrid is a train with an average price of $23 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Mérida to Madrid:

A train is $27 (€22) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mérida to Madrid costing on average $51 (€41).

A train is $37 (€30) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mérida to Madrid costing on average $60 (€49).

The fastest way to travel from Mérida to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 47m.

Bus takes on average 4h 30m.

The distance from Mérida to Madrid is approximately 174 miles (281 km).
The average frequency per day from Mérida to Madrid is:
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.
  • Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mérida and Madrid as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Mérida to Madrid:
  • Flights mostly depart from Badajoz Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Mérida station and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
  • Buses mostly depart from Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Mérida to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe (13), Renfe Intercity to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with Air Nostrum , Iberia to go to Madrid by flight.
  • Travel with Avanza, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Madrid by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Mérida to Madrid with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe (13).
  • 1 direct flights per day with Air Nostrum , Iberia.
  • 7 direct buses per day with Avanza, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Mérida to Madrid often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Madrid and these popular destinations at a great price.
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