What is the cheapest way to get from Santander to Mérida?

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Mérida is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santander to Mérida?

The fastest way to get from Santander to Mérida is to drive which takes 6h 17m and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Mérida?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Mérida. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Merida via Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Mérida?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Mérida. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Merida via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.

How far is it from Santander to Mérida?

The distance between Santander and Mérida is 844 km. The road distance is 633.5 km.

How do I travel from Santander to Mérida without a car?

The best way to get from Santander to Mérida without a car is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs €60 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Santander to Mérida?

It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from Santander to Mérida, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Mérida bus from?

Santander to Mérida bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.

Where do I catch the Santander to Mérida train from?

Santander to Mérida train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train or bus from Santander to Mérida?

The best way to get from Santander to Mérida is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs €60 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 10m.

Where does the Santander to Mérida bus arrive?

Santander to Mérida bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses station.

Where does the Santander to Mérida train arrive?

Santander to Mérida train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Santander to Mérida?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Mérida is 634 km. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Santander to Mérida.

How do I get a train ticket from Santander to Mérida?

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Where can I stay near Mérida?

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Santander to Mérida - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Santander to Mérida by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Renfe)
best
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to MeridaAlv
9h 16m
€64–145
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Salamanca, Estación de AutobusesAlsa
2. Take the bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to MeridaAlsa
10h 10m
€49–79
Drive 633.5 km
1. Drive from Santander to Mérida633.5 km
6h 17m
€99–143
Fly Santander Airport to Seville Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Seville Airport (SVQ)SDR - SVQ
2. Take the train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Merida
6h 19m
€78–259
Bus via Madrid
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Madrid, Avenida de AméricaAlsa
2. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Mérida
12h 23m
€74–160
Fly Santander Airport to Badajoz Airport, bus
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Badajoz Airport (BJZ)SDR - BJZ
2. Take the bus from Villafranco Del Guadiana to Merida
8h 35m
€147–474
Fly Santander Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)SDR - MAD
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Merida
6h 37m
€76–310
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Seville Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Seville Airport (SVQ)BIO - SVQ
3. Take the train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Merida
9h 27m
€61–167
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Badajoz Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Badajoz Airport (BJZ)BIO - BJZ
3. Take the bus from Villafranco Del Guadiana to Merida
11h 32m
€113–455

Santander to Mérida by train (Renfe)

11Weekly Trains

9h 16mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 843.5 km
Duration: 9h 16m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Mérida, Spain?

You can take a train from Santander to Merida via Madrid Chamartín in around 9h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Merida via Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses in around 10h 10m.

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