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

The cheapest way to get from Meiningen to Dresden is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 2h 52m.

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 52m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Meiningen and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Meiningen to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Meiningen, Kreismusikschule and arriving at Dresden central station via Zella-Mehlis station and Schweinfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

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 and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

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 which takes 5h 5m and costs €35 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Meiningen to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Meiningen to Dresden bus from?

Meiningen to Dresden bus services, operated by MBB GmbH, depart from Meiningen, Kreismusikschule station.

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.

Train or bus from Meiningen to Dresden?

The best way to get from Meiningen to Dresden is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs €35 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 39m.

Where does the Meiningen to Dresden bus arrive?

Meiningen to Dresden bus services, operated by MBB GmbH, arrive at Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof 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 52m 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 1974+ hotels available in Dresden.

Meiningen to Dresden - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Meiningen to Dresden by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Grimmenthal to Erfurt Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50 / ...
5h 5m
€35–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meiningen, Kreismusikschule to Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhofbus 400
2. Take the bus from Zella-Mehlis station to Schweinfurt central train stationbus
3. Take the bus from Schweinfurt central train station to Dresden central stationbus
8h 39m
Drive 279.6 km
1. Drive from Meiningen to Dresdencar 279.6 km
2h 52m
€39–56
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Meiningen, Kreismusikschule 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 Hbftrain Ec
7h 40m

Meiningen to Dresden by train

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Distance: 325.3 km
Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a train from Meiningen to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Grimmenthal and Erfurt Hbf in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meiningen, Kreismusikschule to Dresden central station via Zella-Mehlis station and Schweinfurt central train station in around 8h 39m.

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