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Compare bus and flight for Zagreb to Cres
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Cres among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 1,483 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of DKK 1,483, while a flight costs an average of DKK 4,024.
Distance: 96 miles (155 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
DKK 1,483 Average price Cheapest | DKK 4,024 Average price | DKK 291 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Zagreb to Cres
Compare the available ways to get from Zagreb to Cres, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Cres:
A bus is DKK 2,542 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Cres costing on average DKK 4,024.
Other travel options to Cres take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 58m.
Tickets start at around DKK 1,483 compared to roughly DKK 291 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -DKK 1,191. The journey takes 4h 17m versus 3h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Zagreb to Cres
How to get from Zagreb to Cres by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zagreb to Cres is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:10 PM 1h40 Zagreb 2:50 PM Cres DKK 569 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:10 PM 1h40 Zagreb 2:50 PM Cres DKK 569 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:10 PM 1h40 Zagreb 2:50 PM Cres DKK 569 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Cres:
A bus is DKK 2,542 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Cres costing on average DKK 4,024.
Other travel options to Cres take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 58m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zagreb and Cres as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Zagreb, Bus Station and arrive in Pinezići, Valbiska Trajekt.
- Flights mostly depart from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport and arrive in Pula Airport.
- Travel with Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Swiss, Edelweiss Air, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic to go to Cres by flight.
- Travel with GoOpti, Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva, FlixBus to go to Cres by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Croatia Airlines.
- 5 direct buses per day with GoOpti, Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva, FlixBus.
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