What is the cheapest way to get from Ancona to Cres?

The cheapest way to get from Ancona to Cres is to train and ferry and bus which costs €75 - €120 and takes 8h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ancona to Cres?

The fastest way to get from Ancona to Cres is to train and ferry and bus which takes 8h 33m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Ancona and Cres?

No, there is no direct bus from Ancona to Cres. However, there are services departing from Ancona and arriving at Cres, Peškera via Bologna, Trieste, Autostazione and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 41m.

Is there a direct ferry between Ancona and Cres?

No, there is no direct ferry from Ancona to Cres. However, there are services departing from Port of Ancona and arriving at Cres via Port of Zadar and Ilovik. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

How far is it from Ancona to Cres?

The distance between Ancona and Cres is 259 km.

How do I travel from Ancona to Cres without a car?

The best way to get from Ancona to Cres without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 8h 33m and costs €75 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Ancona to Cres?

It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Ancona to Cres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ancona to Cres bus from?

Ancona to Cres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ancona station.

Where does the Ancona to Cres bus arrive?

Ancona to Cres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna station.

Where can I stay near Cres?

There are 2935+ hotels available in Cres.

Ancona to Cres - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, Catamaran, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Ancona to Cres by train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ancona to Pesarotrain Fr
2. Take the ferry from Pesaro to Port of Mali Losinjferry
3. Take the bus from Mali Lošinj, Lošinjskih Brodograditelja to Cresbus
8h 33m
€78–114
Train, bus, Catamaran
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ancona to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Airporttrain Re
4. Take the bus from Trieste Airport to Rijeka bus stationbus
5. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
10h 44m
€67–202
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ancona to Bolognabus
2. Take the bus from Bologna to Triestebus
3. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
4. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus
13h 41m
€98–238
Catamaran, drive, line 332 car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarferry 51
2. Drive from Port of Zadar to Valbiskacar
3. Take the car ferry from Valbiska to Meragcarferry 332
9h 13m
€89–159
Catamaran, ferry
1. Take the ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarferry 51
2. Take the ferry from Port of Zadar to Ilovikferry
3. Take the ferry from Ilovik to Cresferry
9h 40m
€99–175

Ancona to Cres by train, bus, foot, and ferry

7Weekly Services

10h 44mAverage Duration

€67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 258.6 km
Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Ancona, Italy and Cres, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Ancona to Cres, Peškera via Bologna, Trieste, Trieste, Autostazione, Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor, and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 13h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port of Ancona to Cres via Port of Zadar and Ilovik in around 9h 40m.

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