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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Meiningen is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Meiningen is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Meiningen?

No, there is no direct bus from Dresden station to Meiningen. However, there are services departing from Dresden central station and arriving at Meiningen, Kreismusikschule via Schweinfurt central train station and Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Meiningen?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Meiningen. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Meiningen via Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf and Grimmenthal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Dresden to Meiningen?

The distance between Dresden and Meiningen is 325 km. The road distance is 279 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Meiningen without a car is to train via Leipzig which takes 5h 6m and costs €80 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Dresden to Meiningen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Meiningen bus from?

Dresden to Meiningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dresden central station.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Meiningen train from?

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

Train or bus from Dresden to Meiningen?

The best way to get from Dresden to Meiningen is to train via Leipzig which takes 5h 6m and costs €80 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 27m.

Where does the Dresden to Meiningen bus arrive?

Dresden to Meiningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Schweinfurt central train station.

Where does the Dresden to Meiningen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dresden to Meiningen?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Meiningen is 279 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Dresden to Meiningen.

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

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Where can I stay near Meiningen?

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Dresden to Meiningen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 400 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Dresden to Meiningen by train, bus, or car

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Train via Leipzig
best
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Grimmenthaltrain Re7
5h 6m
€81–223
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Schweinfurt central train stationbus N1222
2. Take the bus from Schweinfurt central train station to Zella-Mehlis stationbus N215
8h 27m
€33–54
Drive 279 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Meiningencar 279 km
2h 52m
€40–58
Train, line 400 bus
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Zella-Mehlistrain Re7
3. Take the bus from Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof to Meiningen, Kreismusikschulebus 400
5h 19m
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Zella-Mehlistrain Re7
7h 41m
€63–106

Dresden to Meiningen by train

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Distance: 325.4 km
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Meiningen, Germany?

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Meiningen via Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, and Grimmenthal in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dresden central station to Meiningen, Kreismusikschule via Schweinfurt central train station and Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof in around 8h 27m.

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