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 €70 - €150 and takes 11h 46m.

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 6h 57m and costs €110 - €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 46m.

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 49m.

How far is it from Dresden to Merano?

The distance between Dresden and Merano is 926 km. The road distance is 709 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 12m and costs €100 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 11h 12m 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 12m and costs €100 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €150 and takes 11h 46m.

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 709 km. It takes approximately 6h 57m 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?

There are 2496+ hotels available in Merano.

Dresden to Merano - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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 Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 55
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to München Hbftrain 29 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Bolzano-Bozentrain 89
11h 12m
€101–291
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Munich International Airportbus N1366
2. Take the bus from Flughafen München to Meranobus
11h 46m
€73–146
Drive 709 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Meranocar 709 km
6h 57m
€111–160
Fly Dresden Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DRS - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozentrain
8h 47m
€186–413
Train via Hof
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Hof Hbftrain Re3
2. Take the train from Hof Hbf to München Hbftrain Re2
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Brennero - Brennertrain 89
4. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
13h 49m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dresden, Bhf Sudseite Bayrische Str to Regensburgbus
2. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Muenchen Flughafen Terminaltrain Re
3. Take the bus from Flughafen München to Vipitenobus
14h 50m
€126–175
Fly Dresden Airport to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, line 201 bus
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)plane DRS - BZO
2. Take the bus from Bolzano - Via Longon to Terme Meranobus
5h 51m
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)plane BER - BZO
7h 23m
€208–526
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane PRG - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozentrain
11h 56m
€161–419
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane PRG - BGY
3. Take the bus from Orio al Serio Airport to Meranobus
11h 34m
€112–296

Dresden to Merano by train and bus

48Weekly Services

11h 12mAverage Duration

€101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 925.7 km
Duration: 11h 12m

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 Halle(Saale)Hbf, München Hbf, Bolzano/Bozen, and Bolzano - Stazione in around 11h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dresden central station to Merano via Munich International Airport and Flughafen München in around 11h 46m.

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