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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Merano is to bus which costs €75 - €95 and takes 12h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Merano is to drive which takes 6h 56m and costs €120 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Merano?

No, there is no direct bus from Dresden to Merano. However, there are services departing from Dresden and arriving at Terme Merano via Munich central bus station and Merano-Maia Bassa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Merano?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Merano. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Merano Meran via Leipzig Hbf, Kufstein, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.

How far is it from Dresden to Merano?

The distance between Dresden and Merano is 949 km. The road distance is 709 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Merano without a car is to train which takes 11h 59m and costs €140 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 11h 59m to get from Dresden to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Merano bus from?

Dresden to Merano bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Dresden station.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Merano train from?

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

Train or bus from Dresden to Merano?

The best way to get from Dresden to Merano is to train which takes 11h 59m and costs €140 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €95 and takes 12h 6m.

Where does the Dresden to Merano bus arrive?

Dresden to Merano bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at München, ZOB station.

Where does the Dresden to Merano train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dresden to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Merano is 709 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Dresden to Merano.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Merano?

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Dresden to Merano - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Dresden to Merano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, shuttle, train, 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 Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Kufsteintrain 91
3. Take the train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rj / ...
4. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
11h 59m
€141–278
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden to München, ZOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Meranbus 095
12h 6m
€77–94
Drive 709 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Meranocar 709 km
6h 56m
€128–185
Fly from Dresden Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DRS - MUC
2. Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Meranoshuttle
7h 41m
€262–412
Bus, train, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Dresden, Bhf Sudseite Bayrische Str to Regensburgbus
2. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Muenchen Flughafen Terminaltrain Re
3. Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Meranoshuttle
13h 11m
€210–313
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Hof Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Hof Hbf to München Hbftrain Re2
3. Take the nighttrain from Muenchen Hbf to Brennero - Brennernighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
15h 33m
€125–221
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane PRG - MUC
3. Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Meranoshuttle
9h 59m
€264–452

Dresden to Merano by train

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Distance: 948.7 km
Duration: 11h 59m

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

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Merano Meran via Leipzig Hbf, Kufstein, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 11h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dresden to Terme Merano via Munich central bus station, Meran, and Merano-Maia Bassa in around 12h 6m.

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