How to travel from Rijeka to Cres

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Compare ferry and bus for Rijeka to Cres

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rijeka to Cres among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of CHF4 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 2h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of CHF4, while a bus costs an average of CHF18.

Distance: 26 miles (42 km)

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CHF18

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CHF4

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2h 32m

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from Rijeka to Cres

How to get from Rijeka to Cres by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Rijeka to Cres is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva
    12:15 PM1h59
    Rijeka, Bus Station
    2:14 PMCres, Peškera (Samostan i crkva sv. Frane)
    CHF171One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva
    12:15 PM1h59
    Rijeka, Bus Station
    2:14 PMCres, Peškera (Samostan i crkva sv. Frane)
    CHF171One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva
    12:15 PM1h59
    Rijeka, Bus Station
    2:14 PMCres, Peškera (Samostan i crkva sv. Frane)
    CHF171One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva
    5:00 PM2h00
    Rijeka, Bus Station
    7:00 PMCres, Peškera (Samostan i crkva sv. Frane)
    CHF171One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rijeka to Cres

Travel to Cres easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rijeka to Cres.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Rijeka and Cres including taking a ferry and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Rijeka to Cres is a ferry with an average price of CHF4.

This is compared to other travel options from Rijeka to Cres:

A ferry is CHF14 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rijeka to Cres costing on average CHF18.

The fastest way to travel from Rijeka to Cres is by ferry with an average journey time of 2h 20m.

Other travel options to Cres take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 32m.

The distance from Rijeka to Cres is approximately 26 miles (42 km).
The average frequency per day from Rijeka to Cres is:
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 1 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rijeka and Cres as scheduled services by ferry and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rijeka to Cres:
  • Buses mostly depart from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor and arrive in Pinezići, Valbiska Trajekt.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rijeka to Cres, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Jadrolinija international to go to Cres by ferry.
  • Travel with Autotrans by Arriva, Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva to go to Cres by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rijeka to Cres with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct ferries per day with Jadrolinija international.
  • 5 direct buses per day with Autotrans by Arriva, Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva.
Omio customers who travel from Rijeka to Cres often also extend their vacation to go to Mali Lošinj, Pula, Zadar, Zagreb, Martinšćica. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cres and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Cres to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

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