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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Cres is to night train and train and bus which costs €85 - €100 and takes 29h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Cres is to fly and line 332 car ferry which takes 9h 1m and costs €210 - €500.

How far is it from Bucharest to Cres?

The distance between Bucharest and Cres is 977 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Cres without a car is to bus and train and Catamaran which takes 18h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Bucharest to Cres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Cres bus from?

Bucharest to Cres bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Bucharest station.

Where does the Bucharest to Cres bus arrive?

Bucharest to Cres bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Cres?

Cres is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 11:20 PM in Bucharest and 10:20 PM in Cres.

Where can I stay near Cres?

There are 4585+ hotels available in Cres.

Bucharest to Cres - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 332 car ferry

Q: Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Cres?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Cres. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Cres, Peškera via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar, Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 37m.

There are 9 ways to get from Bucharest to Cres by plane, car ferry, bus, train, ferry, night train, shuttle, 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.

Fly to Rijeka Airport, line 332 car ferry
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Rijeka Airport (RJK)plane OTP - RJK
2. Take the car ferry from Valbiska to Meragcarferry
9h 1m
€218–498
Night train, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Kelenfoeldnighttrain
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train Ic
3. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Karlovac Centartrain Re
4. Take the bus from Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus
29h 41m
€86–97
Bus, train, Catamaran
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Siofoktrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Siófok to Rijeka bus stationbus
4. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
18h 35m
Train, bus, Catamaran
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Siofoktrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Siófok to Rijeka bus stationbus
4. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
26h 58m
€98–126
Fly to Treviso Airport, shuttle, Catamaran
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Treviso Airport (TSF)plane OTP - TSF
2. Take a shuttle bus from Treviso, Aeroporto to Rijekashuttle
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
11h 40m
€126–550
Fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus, Catamaran
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane OTP - ZAG
2. Take the bus from Zagreb Airport to Rijeka - Autobusni Kolodvorbus
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
9h 40m
€147–325
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus
2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Zagrebbus 976 / ...
3. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
4. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus
18h 37m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Udinebus
2. Take the train from Udine to Trieste Centraletrain Re
3. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
4. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus
28h 6m
Drive, line 332 car ferry
1. Drive from Bucharest to Valbiskacar
2. Take the car ferry from Valbiska to Meragcarferry 332
13h 57m
€163–239

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

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26h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 976.7 km
Duration: 9h 1m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Cres, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Bucharest to Cres, Peškera via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar, Zagreb, Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor, and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 18h 37m.

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