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

The cheapest way to get from Bari to Cres is to car ferry and bus which costs €18 - €130 and takes 25h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bari to Cres is to fly and bus and Catamaran which takes 6h 59m and costs €80 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Bari and Cres?

No, there is no direct bus from Bari to Cres. However, there are services departing from Bari and arriving at Cres, Peškera via Napoli P.zza Garibaldi and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 25m.

How far is it from Bari to Cres?

The distance between Bari and Cres is 743 km.

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

The best way to get from Bari to Cres without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 12h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Bari to Cres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bari to Cres bus from?

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

Where does the Bari to Cres bus arrive?

Bari to Cres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Napoli P.zza Garibaldi station.

Where can I stay near Cres?

There are 4090+ hotels available in Cres.

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

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

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

Fly to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, bus, Catamaran
best
1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)BRI - TRS
2. Take the bus from Trieste Airport to Rijeka bus station
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cres
6h 59m
€80–173
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Dubrovnik54
2. Take the bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor
3. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškera
25h 9m
€18–124
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Bari Centrale to PesaroFr
2. Take the ferry from Pesaro to Port of Mali Losinj
3. Take the bus from Mali Lošinj, Lošinjskih Brodograditelja to Cres
12h 15m
Train, bus, Catamaran
1. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Venezia MestreFr
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste AirportRe
3. Take the bus from Trieste Airport to Rijeka bus station
4. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cres
14h 43m
€95–187
Car ferry, drive, line 332 car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Dubrovnik54
2. Drive from Dubrovnik to Valbiska
3. Take the car ferry from Valbiska to Merag332
16h 50m
€90–177
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle, Catamaran
1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)BRI - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Rijeka
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cres
8h 57m
€103–485
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bari to Napoli P.zza Garibaldi571 / ...
2. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Rijeka bus station
3. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškera
21h 25m
€86–160

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

7Weekly Services

14h 43mAverage Duration

€95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 743.3 km
Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Bari to Cres, Peškera via Napoli P.zza Garibaldi and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 21h 25m.

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