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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Bautzen is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 13h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Bautzen is to drive which takes 7h 28m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Bautzen?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Bautzen. However, there are services departing from Meran and arriving at Bautzen via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Bautzen?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Bautzen. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Bautzen via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Halle(Saale)Hbf and Dresden-Neustadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

How far is it from Merano to Bautzen?

The distance between Merano and Bautzen is 981 km. The road distance is 759.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Bautzen without a car is to train and night train which takes 11h 10m and costs €150 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 11h 10m to get from Merano to Bautzen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Bautzen bus from?

Merano to Bautzen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meran station.

Where do I catch the Merano to Bautzen train from?

Merano to Bautzen train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., depart from Merano Meran station.

Train or bus from Merano to Bautzen?

The best way to get from Merano to Bautzen is to bus which takes 13h 30m and costs €65 - €120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €230 and takes 14h 24m.

Where does the Merano to Bautzen bus arrive?

Merano to Bautzen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Merano to Bautzen train arrive?

Merano to Bautzen train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Brennero - Brenner station.

Can I drive from Merano to Bautzen?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Bautzen is 759 km. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Merano to Bautzen.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Merano to Bautzen?

Book your Merano to Bautzen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bautzen?

There are 441+ hotels available in Bautzen.

Merano to Bautzen - 9 ways to travel via train, night train, bus, car

There are 9 ways to get from Merano to Bautzen by train, night 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, night train
best
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - BrennerRe
2. Take the night train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Halle(Saale)Hbf
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt55 / ...
4. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to BautzenRb / ...
11h 10m
€155–218
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meran to Munich central bus station095
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to BautzenN1230 / ...
13h 30m
€65–112
Drive 759.3 km
1. Drive from Merano to Bautzen759.3 km
7h 28m
€117–169
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Ost
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Dresden Airport (DRS)MUC - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden-Klotzsche to Bautzen
9h 19m
Train
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - BrennerRe
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to München Hbf89
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Hof HbfRe2
4. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof NeustadtRe3
5. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to BautzenRb / ...
14h 24m
€135–228
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Merano to Flughafen München
2. Take the train from Freising to Praha Hlavni NadraziRe
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden HbfRj
4. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to BautzenRb / ...
16h 13m
Line 201 bus to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Terme Merano to Bolzano - Via Longon
2. Fly from Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO) to Dresden Airport (DRS)BZO - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden-Klotzsche to Bautzen
6h 35m
Fly Bolzano Dolomiti Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)BZO - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt
3. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Bautzen
8h 56m
€238–556
Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Take the bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airport
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)BGY - PRG
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden-Neustadt
4. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Bautzen
12h 15m
€162–325

Merano to Bautzen by bus

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13h 30mAverage Duration

€65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 980.7 km
Duration: 11h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Meran to Bautzen via Munich central bus station in around 13h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Merano Meran to Bautzen via Brennero - Brenner, München Hbf, Hof Hbf, and Dresden-Neustadt in around 14h 24m.

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