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

The cheapest way to get from Ancona to Cres is to car ferry and ferry and Catamaran which costs €27 - €40 and takes 12h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ancona to Cres is to fly and bus and Catamaran which takes 10h 12m and costs €85 - €290.

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 Centrale and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.

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 12h 40m.

How far is it from Ancona to Cres?

The distance between Ancona and Cres is 260 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 20m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m 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 Centrale station.

Where can I stay near Cres?

There are 4090+ hotels available in Cres.

Ancona to Cres - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, Catamaran, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Ancona to Cres by train, ferry, bus, plane, car ferry, or car

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 PesaroFr
2. Take the ferry from Pesaro to Port of Mali Losinj
3. Take the bus from Mali Lošinj, Lošinjskih Brodograditelja to Cres
8h 20m
Car ferry, ferry, Catamaran
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadar51
2. Take the ferry from Port of Zadar to Ilovik
3. Take the ferry from Ilovik to Cres
12h 40m
€27–39
Train, bus, Catamaran
1. Take the train from Ancona to Bologna CentraleFr
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste AirportRe
4. Take the bus from Trieste Airport to Rijeka bus station
5. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cres
11h 28m
€52–145
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ancona to Bologna Centrale421 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Rijeka bus station541
3. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškera
14h
€28–97
Fly, bus, Catamaran
1. Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)AOI - TRS
2. Take the bus from Trieste Airport to Rijeka bus station
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cres
10h 12m
€88–287
Train, ferry, Catamaran
1. Take the train from Ancona to PesaroFr
2. Take the ferry from Pesaro to Port of Mali Losinj
3. Take the ferry from Mali Losinj to Cres
9h 20m
Car ferry, drive, line 332 car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadar51
2. Drive from Port of Zadar to Valbiska
3. Take the car ferry from Valbiska to Merag332
11h 56m
€43–69

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

7Weekly Services

11h 28mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 259.9 km
Duration: 8h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Ancona to Cres, Peškera via Bologna Centrale and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 14h.

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