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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Merano is to drive which costs €100 - €160 and takes 6h 57m.

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 €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Merano?

No, there is no direct bus from Dresden to Merano. However, there are services departing from Dresden and arriving at Meran via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.

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 839 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 bus which takes 11h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 38m 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 GrandBus, depart from Dresden 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 bus which takes 11h 38m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €220 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Dresden to Merano bus arrive?

Dresden to Merano bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at München, ZOB 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Dresden to Merano?

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Where can I stay near Merano?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Dresden to Merano by bus, train, car, plane, shuttle, or train (Trenitalia)

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Dresden to München, ZOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Meranbus 095
11h 38m
Drive 709 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Dresden to Meranocar 709 km
6h 57m
€109–158
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 28 / ...
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain 28 / ...
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Bolzano-Bozentrain 89
11h 45m
€151–216
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 30m
€221–363
Bus, train, shuttle
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 a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Meranoshuttle
13h 19m
€131–171
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
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
€229–472
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane PRG - BGY
3. Take a shuttle bus from Orio al Serio Airport to Meranoshuttle
9h 26m
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus
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
10h 16m

Dresden to Merano by train and bus

44Weekly Services

11h 45mAverage Duration

€151Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 839.5 km
Duration: 11h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Dresden to Meran via Munich central bus station in around 11h 38m. Alternatively, 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 45m.

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