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 €75 - €150 and takes 11h 45m.

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 4m 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 45m.

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 and Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.

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 10h 16m and costs €130 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 10h 16m 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 45m and costs €75 - €150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 13h 56m.

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 4m to drive from Merano to Dresden.

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 1943+ 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 - BrennerRe
2. Take the night train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Halle(Saale)Hbf
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof55 / ...
10h 16m
€134–197
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merano to Flughafen München
2. Take the bus from Munich International Airport to Dresden central stationN1366
11h 45m
€77–144
Drive 703.3 km
1. Drive from Merano to Dresden703.3 km
7h 4m
€108–157
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Ost
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Dresden Airport (DRS)MUC - DRS
8h 41m
€174–340
Train
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - BrennerRe
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to München Ost89
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to FreisingS1
4. Take the train from Freising to Hof HbfRe2
5. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Dresden HauptbahnhofRe3
13h 56m
Line 201 bus to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the bus from Terme Merano to Bolzano - Via Longon
2. Fly from Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO) to Dresden Airport (DRS)BZO - DRS
5h 56m
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 Hauptbahnhof
8h 2m
€223–535
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Ost
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)MUC - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
10h 56m
€125–315
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brenner
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hb
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)ZRH - DRS
11h 57m
€174–461

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

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Merano to Dresden.

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Distance: 928.8 km
Duration: 10h 16m

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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Merano Meran to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Brennero - Brenner, Munich Ost, Ostbahnhof, Freising, and Hof Hbf in around 13h 56m.

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