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

The cheapest way to get from Cres to Ancona is to Catamaran and ferry and car ferry which costs €27 - €40 and takes 12h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cres to Ancona is to line 332 car ferry and drive and car ferry which takes 12h 9m and costs €40 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Cres and Ancona?

No, there is no direct bus from Cres to Ancona. However, there are services departing from Cres, Peškera and arriving at Ancona via Rijeka bus station and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.

Is there a direct ferry between Cres and Ancona?

No, there is no direct ferry from Cres to Ancona. However, there are services departing from Cres and arriving at Port of Ancona via Ilovik and Port of Zadar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

How far is it from Cres to Ancona?

The distance between Cres and Ancona is 260 km.

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

The best way to get from Cres to Ancona without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 7h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Cres to Ancona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cres to Ancona bus from?

Cres to Ancona bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, depart from Cres, Peškera station.

Where does the Cres to Ancona bus arrive?

Cres to Ancona bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, arrive at Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor station.

Where can I stay near Ancona?

There are 1278+ hotels available in Ancona.

Cres to Ancona - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and Catamaran

There are 5 ways to get from Cres to Ancona by bus, ferry, train, car ferry, 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.

Bus, ferry, train
best
1. Take the bus from Cres, Peškera to Mali Lošinj, Lošinjskih Brodograditelja
2. Take the ferry from Port of Mali Losinj to Pesaro
3. Take the train from Pesaro to AnconaFr
7h 35m
Catamaran, ferry, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Cres to Ilovik
2. Take the ferry from Ilovik to Port of Zadar
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Zadar to Port of Ancona51
12h 40m
€27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cres, Peškera to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor
2. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Bologna Centrale541
3. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Ancona421 / ...
14h 15m
€32–89
Catamaran, ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Cres to Mali Losinj
2. Take the ferry from Port of Mali Losinj to Pesaro
3. Take the train from Pesaro to AnconaFr
8h 41m
Line 332 car ferry, drive, car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Merag to Valbiska332
2. Drive from Valbiska to Port of Zadar
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Zadar to Port of Ancona51
12h 9m
€44–70

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 259.7 km
Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Cres, Peškera to Ancona via Rijeka bus station and Bologna Centrale in around 14h 15m.

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