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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 Average price | CHF4 Average price Cheapest |
2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Travel optionsfrom Rijeka to Cres
How to get from Rijeka to Cres by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rijeka to Cres is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:15 PM1h59Rijeka, Bus Station2:14 PMCres, Peškera (Samostan i crkva sv. Frane)CHF171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
12:15 PM1h59Rijeka, Bus Station2:14 PMCres, Peškera (Samostan i crkva sv. Frane)CHF171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
12:15 PM1h59Rijeka, Bus Station2:14 PMCres, Peškera (Samostan i crkva sv. Frane)CHF171One-way0 transfers
Other options
5:00 PM2h00Rijeka, Bus Station7:00 PMCres, Peškera (Samostan i crkva sv. Frane)CHF171One-way0 transfers
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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.
Other travel options to Cres take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 32m.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor and arrive in Pinezići, Valbiska Trajekt.
- 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.
- 1 direct ferries per day with Jadrolinija international.
- 5 direct buses per day with Autotrans by Arriva, Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva.
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