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 €70 - €110 and takes 14h 34m.

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 33m and costs €120 - €180.

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 Terme Merano and arriving at Bautzen via Meran and Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.

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, Leipzig Hbf and Dresden-Neustadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.

How far is it from Merano to Bautzen?

The distance between Merano and Bautzen is 1001 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 which takes 12h 59m and costs €160 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 12h 59m 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, depart from Merano Meran station.

Train or bus from Merano to Bautzen?

The best way to get from Merano to Bautzen is to train which takes 12h 59m and costs €160 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 14h 34m.

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, 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 33m to drive from Merano to Bautzen.

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

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Where can I stay near Bautzen?

There are 509+ hotels available in Bautzen.

Merano to Bautzen - 6 ways to travel via train, shuttle, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Merano to Bautzen by train (Trenitalia), shuttle, bus, train, car, plane, or night train

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 Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 55 / ...
4. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Bautzentrain Rb / ...
12h 59m
€161–416
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meran to Munich central bus stationbus 095
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Bautzenbus N1230
14h 34m
€71–108
Shuttle, bus, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Flughafen Münchenshuttle
2. Take the bus from München, ZOB to Dresdenbus
3. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Bautzen Bahnhoftrain Re1
14h 5m
€223–309
Drive 759.3 km
1. Drive from Merano to Bautzencar 759.3 km
7h 33m
€123–178
Shuttle, fly, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Flughafen Münchenshuttle
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane MUC - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden-Klotzsche to Bautzentrain
8h 9m
€274–432
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the nighttrain from Brennero - Brenner to Muenchen Hbfnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Hof Hbftrain Re2
4. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Dresden-Neustadttrain Re
5. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Bautzentrain Rb / ...
17h 11m
€141–453

Merano to Bautzen by train

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12h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,000.7 km
Duration: 12h 59m

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

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Bautzen via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Leipzig Hbf, Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt, and Dresden-Neustadt in around 12h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terme Merano to Bautzen via Merano-Maia Bassa, Meran, and Munich central bus station in around 14h 34m.

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