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 €45 - €80 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 31m 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 13m.

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 13m and costs €180 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 11h 13m 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 bus which takes 13h 30m and costs €45 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €230 and takes 14h 26m.

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 31m 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 458+ hotels available in Bautzen.

Merano to Bautzen - 8 ways to travel via train, night train, bus, car

There are 8 ways to get from Merano to Bautzen by train, night train, bus, car, plane, 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.

Train, night train
best
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the night train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Halle(Saale)Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 55 / ...
4. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Bautzentrain Rb / ...
11h 13m
€180–236
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
13h 30m
€49–77
Drive 759.3 km
1. Drive from Merano to Bautzencar 759.3 km
7h 31m
€116–168
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane MUC - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden-Klotzsche to Bautzentrain
9h 17m
Train
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to München Hbftrain 89
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Hof Hbftrain Re2
4. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain Re3
5. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Bautzentrain Rb / ...
14h 26m
€150–230
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Muenchen Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the bus from München, ZOB to Dresdenbus
4. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Bautzen Bahnhoftrain Re1
14h 35m
Fly Bolzano Dolomiti Airport to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane BZO - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden-Klotzsche to Bautzentrain
6h 39m
Fly Bolzano Dolomiti Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BZO - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
3. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Bautzentrain
9h
€268–551

Merano to Bautzen by bus

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13h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 980.9 km
Duration: 11h 13m

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 26m.

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