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

The cheapest way to get from Meiningen to Dresden is to train and bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Meiningen to Dresden is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Meiningen and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Meiningen to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Meiningen and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Grimmenthal, Erfurt Hbf and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Meiningen to Dresden?

The distance between Meiningen and Dresden is 325 km. The road distance is 279.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Meiningen to Dresden without a car is to train via Leipzig which takes 4h 38m and costs €55 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Meiningen to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Meiningen to Dresden train from?

Meiningen to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Grimmenthal station.

Where does the Meiningen to Dresden train arrive?

Meiningen to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Meiningen to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Meiningen to Dresden is 280 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Meiningen to Dresden.

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

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Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 2110+ hotels available in Dresden.

Meiningen to Dresden - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 400 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Meiningen to Dresden by train, bus, or car

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Train via Leipzig
best
1. Take the train from Grimmenthal to Erfurt Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
4h 38m
€58–123
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zella-Mehlis to Erfurt Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Dresden central stationbus N1305 / ...
6h 30m
€23–34
Drive 279.6 km
1. Drive from Meiningen to Dresdencar 279.6 km
2h 54m
€41–59
Line 400 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Meiningen, Theater to Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhofbus 400
2. Take the train from Zella-Mehlis to Erfurt Hbftrain Re7
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50 / ...
5h 25m
Train
1. Take the train from Zella-Mehlis to Neudietendorftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Neudietendorf to Apoldatrain Rb / ...
3. Take the train from Apolda to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf
7h 22m

Meiningen to Dresden by train

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4h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 325.4 km
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Meiningen, Germany and Dresden, Germany?

You can take a train from Meiningen to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Grimmenthal, Erfurt Hbf, and Leipzig Hbf in around 4h 38m.

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