The average train between Dresden and Merano takes 17h 41m and the fastest train takes 12h 53m. There is at least one train per day from Dresden to Merano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Dresden and Merano. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dresden is at 7:52 PM which arrives into Merano at 4:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Hof Hbf and take an average of 17h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Merano. However, there are services departing from Dresden station and arriving at Merano station via Hof Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 41m.
Dresden to Merano train services, operated by Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn, depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Dresden to Merano train services, operated by Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn, arrive at Merano Meran station.
Book your Dresden to Merano train tickets online with Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dresden and Merano is 522.5 km. The road distance is 858 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Merano Meran via Hof Hbf, München Hbf, and Brennero - Brenner in around 13h 49m.