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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Cres is to train and bus and Catamaran which costs €65 - €110 and takes 22h.

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 10h 36m and costs €160 - €480.

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 and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 27m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Cres?

The distance between Bucharest and Cres is 976 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 via Budapest which takes 19h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 36m 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 1:59 AM in Bucharest and 12:59 AM in Cres.

Where can I stay near Cres?

There are 4090+ hotels available in Cres.

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

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)OTP - RJK
2. Take the car ferry from Valbiska to Merag
10h 36m
€168–476
Train, bus, Catamaran
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Ploieşti Sud
2. Take the bus from Ploieşti to Trieste
3. Take the bus from Trieste to Rijeka bus station406 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cres
22h
€66–106
Bus via Budapest
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Rijeka bus station
3. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškera
19h 27m
Train, bus, Catamaran via Budapest
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to SiofokIc / ...
3. Take the bus from Siófok to Rijeka bus station
4. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cres
26h 50m
€110–139
Night train, Catamaran
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbf
2. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to RijekaEn
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cres
33h 32m
€188–246
Fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus, Catamaran
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)OTP - ZAG
2. Take the bus from Zagreb Airport to Rijeka - Autobusni Kolodvor
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cres
11h 55m
€157–315
Fly to Treviso Airport, shuttle, Catamaran
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Treviso Airport (TSF)OTP - TSF
2. Take a shuttle bus from Treviso, Aeroporto to Rijeka
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cres
11h 40m
€129–540
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Udine
2. Take the bus from Udine to Rijeka bus station944
3. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškera
28h 42m
Drive, line 332 car ferry
1. Drive from Bucharest to Valbiska
2. Take the car ferry from Valbiska to Merag332
13h 50m
€164–238

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

4Weekly Services

26h 50mAverage Duration

€110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 976.2 km
Duration: 10h 36m

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 and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 19h 27m.

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