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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Dresden is to drive which costs €100 - €160 and takes 7h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Dresden is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 53m and costs €460 - €850.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Terme Merano and arriving at Dresden via Meran and München, ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.

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 Bolzano-Bozen, München Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.

How far is it from Merano to Dresden?

The distance between Merano and Dresden is 914 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 via Nuremberg which takes 11h 19m and costs €150 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 11h 19m 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 FlixBus, depart from Meran station.

Where do I catch the Merano to Dresden train from?

Merano to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bolzano-Bozen station.

Train or bus from Merano to Dresden?

The best way to get from Merano to Dresden is to train via Nuremberg which takes 11h 19m and costs €150 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 47m.

Where does the Merano to Dresden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Merano to Dresden train arrive?

Merano to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Merano to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Dresden is 703 km. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Merano to Dresden.

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

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Merano to Dresden - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 10 ways to get from Merano to Dresden by train, bus, car, plane, train (Trenitalia), or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Nuremberg
best
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Hbftrain 89
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 29 / ...
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50 / ...
11h 19m
€159–407
Drive 703.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Merano to Dresdencar 703.3 km
7h 8m
€108–156
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meran to Munich central bus stationbus 095
2. Take the bus from München, ZOB to Dresdenbus Ivano-Frankivsk
12h 47m
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 36m
€254–525
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 32m
Shuttle, train, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Flughafen Münchenshuttle
2. Take the train from Muenchen Flughafen Terminal to Regensburg Hbftrain Re
3. Take the bus from Regensburg to Dresden, Bhf Sudseite Bayrische Strbus
13h 35m
€201–319
Shuttle to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Bolzanoshuttle
2. Fly from Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane BZO - DRS
5h 53m
€467–805
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 8m
€304–635
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
11h 52m
€188–548
Shuttle to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane BGY - PRG
3. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain
11h 34m
€201–431

Merano to Dresden by train

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11h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 913.7 km
Duration: 11h 19m

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

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Bolzano-Bozen, München Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Erfurt Hbf in around 11h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terme Merano to Dresden via Merano-Maia Bassa, Meran, and München, ZOB in around 12h 47m.

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