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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Dresden is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 11h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Dresden is to drive which takes 7h 7m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Merano and arriving at Dresden central station via Munich International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Halle(Saale)Hbf and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

How far is it from Merano to Dresden?

The distance between Merano and Dresden is 929 km. The road distance is 703.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Dresden without a car is to train and night train which takes 9h 31m and costs €150 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 9h 31m to get from Merano to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Dresden bus from?

Merano to Dresden bus services, operated by Alto Adige Bus, depart from Merano station.

Where do I catch the Merano to Dresden train from?

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

Train or bus from Merano to Dresden?

The best way to get from Merano to Dresden is to bus which takes 11h 46m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 13h 34m.

Where does the Merano to Dresden bus arrive?

Merano to Dresden bus services, operated by Alto Adige Bus, arrive at Flughafen München station.

Where does the Merano to Dresden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merano to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Dresden is 703 km. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Merano to Dresden.

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 1972+ hotels available in Dresden.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Merano to Dresden 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 - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the night train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Halle(Saale)Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50 / ...
9h 31m
€150–218
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merano to Flughafen Münchenbus
2. Take the bus from Munich International Airport to Dresden central stationbus N1366
11h 46m
€72–129
Drive 703.3 km
1. Drive from Merano to Dresdencar 703.3 km
7h 7m
€110–158
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane MUC - DRS
8h 41m
€178–355
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 Hauptbahnhoftrain Re3
13h 34m
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 train from Muenchen Hbf to Regensburg Hbftrain Re
4. Take the bus from Regensburg to Dresden, Bhf Sudseite Bayrische Strbus
14h 46m
€120–226
Line 201 bus to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the bus from Terme Merano to Bolzano - Via Longonbus
2. Fly from Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane BZO - DRS
6h
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 Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 5m
€212–533
Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Take the bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airportbus
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane BGY - PRG
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbftrain
11h 6m
€139–306

Munich International Airport (MUC) to Dresden Airport (DRS) flights

14Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

€121Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Merano to Dresden.

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Distance: 928.8 km
Duration: 9h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Merano to Dresden central station via München-Flughafen, Flughafen, Mac/Terminal 1 and Munich International Airport in around 11h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Merano Meran to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Brennero - Brenner, München Hbf, and Hof Hbf in around 13h 34m.

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