How to travel from Zagreb to Cres

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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 €26 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 56m. 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 €26, while a bus costs an average of €26.

Distance: 96 miles (155 km)

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€26

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Cheapest

4h 56m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 26m

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from Zagreb to Cres

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 AM4h25
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    12:55 PMCres, Peškera (Samostan i crkva sv. Frane)
    131One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 AM4h25
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    12:55 PMCres, Peškera (Samostan i crkva sv. Frane)
    131One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • GoOpti
    2:00 PM4h15
    Zagreb, Train Station
    6:15 PMPinezići, Valbiska Trajekt
    1311One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva
    2:15 PM4h45
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    7:00 PMCres, Peškera (Samostan i crkva sv. Frane)
    301One-way
    0 transfers
  • Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva
    9:00 AM5h14
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    2:14 PMCres, Peškera (Samostan i crkva sv. Frane)
    301One-way
    0 transfers
  • GoOpti
    4:00 PM4h15
    Zagreb, Train Station
    8:15 PMPinezići, Valbiska Trajekt
    1311One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Zagreb 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 Zagreb to Cres.

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There are 2 options to travel between Zagreb and Cres including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zagreb to Cres is a bus with an average price of €26.

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

A bus is €119 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Cres costing on average €144.

The fastest way to travel from Zagreb to Cres is by bus with an average journey time of 4h 56m.

Other travel options to Cres take longer:

Flight takes on average 7h 40m.

The distance from Zagreb to Cres is approximately 96 miles (155 km).
The average frequency per day from Zagreb to Cres is:
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 3 flights 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zagreb to Cres:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport and arrive in Pula Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Zagreb, Bus Station and arrive in Pinezići, Valbiska Trajekt.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zagreb to Cres, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Autotrans by Arriva, FlixBus to go to Cres by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Zagreb to Cres:
  • 4 direct buses per day with Autotrans by Arriva, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Zagreb to Cres often also extend their vacation to go to Rijeka, Mali Lošinj, Pula, Zadar, 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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