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

The cheapest way to get from Cres to Ancona is to bus and ferry and train which costs €75 - €130 and takes 7h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cres to Ancona is to bus and ferry and train which takes 7h 51m and costs €75 - €130.

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 9h 40m.

How far is it from Cres to Ancona?

The distance between Cres and Ancona is 258 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 51m and costs €75 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m 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 778+ hotels available in Ancona.

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

Q: 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, Željeznički Kolodvor, Trieste, Autostazione, Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.

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 Brodograditeljabus
2. Take the ferry from Port of Mali Losinj to Pesaroferry
3. Take the train from Pesaro to Anconatrain Fr
7h 51m
€78–122
Catamaran, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Cres to Rijekaferry
2. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Triestebus 406 / ...
3. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
5. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Anconatrain Fr
9h 54m
€67–198
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cres, Peškera to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
3. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Stazione Mestrebus
4. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Bologna Centralebus 482 / ...
5. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Anconabus 433 / ...
13h 50m
€229–591
Line 332 car ferry, drive, Catamaran
1. Take the car ferry from Merag to Valbiskacarferry 332
2. Drive from Valbiska to Port of Zadarcar
3. Take the ferry from Port of Zadar to Port of Anconaferry 51
9h 11m
€85–160
Catamaran, ferry
1. Take the ferry from Cres to Ilovikferry
2. Take the ferry from Ilovik to Port of Zadarferry
3. Take the ferry from Port of Zadar to Port of Anconaferry 51
9h 40m
€93–170

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

7Weekly Services

9h 54mAverage Duration

€67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 257.7 km
Duration: 7h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Cres, Peškera to Ancona via Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor, Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor, Trieste, Autostazione, Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO), and Bologna Centrale in around 13h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Cres to Port of Ancona via Ilovik and Port of Zadar in around 9h 40m.

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