What is the cheapest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Cres?

The cheapest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Cres is to train and bus which costs €60 - €75 and takes 25h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Cres?

The fastest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Cres is to fly and line 332 car ferry which takes 7h 48m and costs €120 - €470.

Is there a direct bus between Cluj-Napoca and Cres?

No, there is no direct bus from Cluj-Napoca to Cres. However, there are services departing from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest and arriving at Cres, Peškera via Budapest Airport and Zagreb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 49m.

How far is it from Cluj-Napoca to Cres?

The distance between Cluj-Napoca and Cres is 782 km.

How do I travel from Cluj-Napoca to Cres without a car?

The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Cres without a car is to bus and Catamaran which takes 18h 6m and costs €70 - €95.

How long does it take to get from Cluj-Napoca to Cres?

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Cluj-Napoca to Cres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cluj-Napoca to Cres bus from?

Cluj-Napoca to Cres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest station.

Where does the Cluj-Napoca to Cres bus arrive?

Cluj-Napoca to Cres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest Airport station.

What is the time difference between Cluj-Napoca and Cres?

Cres is 1h behind Cluj-Napoca. It is currently 11:34 PM in Cluj-Napoca and 10:34 PM in Cres.

Where can I stay near Cres?

There are 3902+ hotels available in Cres.

Cluj-Napoca to Cres - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 332 car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Cluj-Napoca to Cres by plane, car ferry, bus, ferry, train, 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 Rijeka Airport, line 332 car ferry
best
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Rijeka Airport (RJK)CLJ - RJK
2. Take the car ferry from Valbiska to Merag
7h 48m
€123–461
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Budapest Airport961
2. Take the bus from Budapest Airport to Zagreb
3. Take the bus from Zagreb to Cres, Peškera
19h 49m
€49–142
Bus, Catamaran
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Railway Station Square to Monfalcone
2. Take the bus from Trieste to Rijeka bus station406 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cres
18h 6m
€72–92
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zagreb Glavni Kol.Ic
3. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Karlovac CentarRe
4. Take the bus from Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškera
25h 58m
€65–74
Drive, line 332 car ferry
1. Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Valbiska
2. Take the car ferry from Valbiska to Merag332
11h 22m
€135–196
Fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus, Catamaran
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)CLJ - ZAG
2. Take the bus from Zagreb Airport to Rijeka - Autobusni Kolodvor
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cres
9h 58m
€107–280
Fly to Ljubljana, shuttle, train, Catamaran
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Ljubljana (LJU)CLJ - LJU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Postojna
3. Take the train from Postojna to Rijeka
4. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cres
10h 42m
€186–403
Train, Catamaran
1. Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Dugo SeloIc
3. Take the train from Dugo Selo to Rijeka210
4. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cres
27h 52m
€80–93

Cluj-Napoca to Cres by bus, train, foot, and ferry

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18h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 781.8 km
Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Cluj-Napoca, Romania and Cres, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Cres, Peškera via Budapest Airport and Zagreb in around 19h 49m.

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