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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Cres is to train and bus which costs €28 - €40 and takes 12h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Cres is to train and bus and ferry which takes 9h 39m and costs €50 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Cres?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Cres. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Cres via Zagreb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

How far is it from Budapest to Cres?

The distance between Budapest and Cres is 568 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Cres without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 9h 39m and costs €50 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 9h 39m to get from Budapest to Cres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Cres bus from?

Budapest to Cres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where does the Budapest to Cres bus arrive?

Budapest to Cres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zagreb station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Budapest to Cres?

Book your Budapest to Cres bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Cres?

There are 5960+ hotels available in Cres.

Budapest to Cres - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, plane, and shuttle

There are 8 ways to get from Budapest to Cres by train, bus, ferry, plane, 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.

Train, bus, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Budapest-Deli to Siofoktrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Siófok to Rijeka bus stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
9h 39m
€55–87
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Zagrebbus 976 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Cresbus 1870
9h 45m
€27–71
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Budapest-Deli to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train Ic
2. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Karlovac Centartrain Re
3. Take the bus from Karlovac to Cresbus
12h 35m
€28–38
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle, ferry
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane BUD - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Rijekashuttle
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
11h 6m
€142–822
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Budapest to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorshuttle Eurobusways
2. Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus Arriva
14h 15m
€86–154
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Budapest-Deli to Ljubljanatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Ljubljana to Rijekatrain 481
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
14h 12m
€71–99
Fly to Zadar Airport, ferry, bus
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane BUD - ZAD
2. Take the ferry from Zadar to Mali Lošinjferry
3. Take the bus from Mali Lošinj to Cresbus
10h 20m
€56–204
Fly to Pula Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Pula Airport (PUY)plane BUD - PUY
2. Take the bus from Labin, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
11h 30m
€96–276

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

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9h 39mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 568.1 km
Duration: 9h 39m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Cres, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Cres via Zagreb in around 9h 45m.

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