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

The cheapest way to get from Meiningen to Dresden is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Meiningen to Dresden is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Meiningen and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Meiningen to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Meiningen, Theater and arriving at Dresden central station via Zella-Mehlis station and Schweinfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Meiningen and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Meiningen to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Meiningen and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Grimmenthal, Erfurt Hbf and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Meiningen to Dresden?

The distance between Meiningen and Dresden is 325 km. The road distance is 279.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Meiningen to Dresden without a car is to train via Leipzig which takes 4h 38m and costs €80 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Meiningen to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Meiningen to Dresden bus from?

Meiningen to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zella-Mehlis station.

Where do I catch the Meiningen to Dresden train from?

Meiningen to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Grimmenthal station.

Train or bus from Meiningen to Dresden?

The best way to get from Meiningen to Dresden is to train via Leipzig which takes 4h 38m and costs €80 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 33m.

Where does the Meiningen to Dresden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Meiningen to Dresden train arrive?

Meiningen to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Meiningen to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Meiningen to Dresden is 280 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Meiningen to Dresden.

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

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Train via Leipzig
best
1. Take the train from Grimmenthal to Erfurt Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
4h 38m
€81–223
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zella-Mehlis station to Schweinfurt central train stationbus N215
2. Take the bus from Schweinfurt central train station to Dresden central stationbus N1222
8h 33m
€33–57
Drive 279.6 km
1. Drive from Meiningen to Dresdencar 279.6 km
2h 54m
€41–58
Train
1. Take the train from Grimmenthal to Erfurt Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50 / ...
5h 3m
€80–223
Train #2
1. Take the train from Zella-Mehlis to Neudietendorftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Neudietendorf to Apoldatrain Rb / ...
3. Take the train from Apolda to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf
7h 22m

Meiningen to Dresden by train

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4h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 325.4 km
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a train from Meiningen to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Grimmenthal, Erfurt Hbf, and Leipzig Hbf in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meiningen, Theater to Dresden central station via Zella-Mehlis station and Schweinfurt central train station in around 8h 33m.

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