What is the cheapest way to get from Dresden to Merano?

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Merano is to bus which costs €80 - €150 and takes 11h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dresden to Merano?

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Merano is to drive which takes 7h 3m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Merano?

No, there is no direct bus from Dresden station to Merano. However, there are services departing from Dresden central station and arriving at Merano via Flughafen München. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Merano?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Merano. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Merano Meran via Hof Hbf, München Hbf and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.

How far is it from Dresden to Merano?

The distance between Dresden and Merano is 913 km. The road distance is 702.9 km.

How do I travel from Dresden to Merano without a car?

The best way to get from Dresden to Merano without a car is to train which takes 11h 26m and costs €140 - €340.

How long does it take to get from Dresden to Merano?

It takes approximately 11h 26m to get from Dresden to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Merano bus from?

Dresden to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dresden central station.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Merano train from?

Dresden to Merano train services, operated by Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn, depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Dresden to Merano?

The best way to get from Dresden to Merano is to train which takes 11h 26m and costs €140 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €150 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Dresden to Merano bus arrive?

Dresden to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich International Airport station.

Where does the Dresden to Merano train arrive?

Dresden to Merano train services, operated by Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn, arrive at Hof Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Merano is 703 km. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Dresden to Merano.

How do I get a train ticket from Dresden to Merano?

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Where can I stay near Merano?

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Dresden to Merano - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Dresden to Merano by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf55 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf28 / ...
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf29 / ...
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Bolzano-Bozen89
11h 26m
€146–340
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Munich International AirportN1366
2. Take the bus from Flughafen München to Merano
11h 45m
€80–149
Drive 702.9 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Merano702.9 km
7h 3m
€108–156
Fly Dresden Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)DRS - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozen
8h 47m
€181–383
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Hof HbfRe
2. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Muenchen-FeldmochingRe
3. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Meran095
13h 1m
Train via Hof
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Hof HbfRe3
2. Take the train from Hof Hbf to München HbfRe2
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Brennero - Brenner89
4. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano MeranRe
13h 55m
Fly Dresden Airport to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, line 201 bus
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)DRS - BZO
2. Take the bus from Bolzano - Via Longon to Terme Merano
5h 52m
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BER
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)BER - BZO
7h 24m
€220–528
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praha, ÚAN Florenc
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Munich International Airport (MUC)PRG - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozen
11h 56m
€156–370

Dresden to Merano by train and bus

53Weekly Services

11h 26mAverage Duration

€146Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 913.1 km
Duration: 11h 26m

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy?

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Terme Merano via Leipzig Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf, Bolzano/Bozen, and Bolzano - Stazione in around 11h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dresden central station to Merano via Munich International Airport and Flughafen München in around 11h 45m.

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