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

The cheapest way to get from Cres to Novalja is to line 332 car ferry and drive and line 335 car ferry which costs €23 - €45 and takes 4h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cres to Novalja is to line 332 car ferry and drive and line 335 car ferry which takes 4h 19m and costs €23 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Cres and Novalja?

No, there is no direct bus from Cres to Novalja. However, there are services departing from Cres, Peškera and arriving at Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor via Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct ferry between Cres and Novalja?

No, there is no direct ferry from Cres to Novalja. However, there are services departing from Cres and arriving at Novalja via Port of Mali Losinj. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Cres to Novalja?

The distance between Cres and Novalja is 87 km.

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

The best way to get from Cres to Novalja without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 4h 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Cres to Novalja, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cres to Novalja bus from?

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

Where does the Cres to Novalja bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Novalja?

There are 3530+ hotels available in Novalja.

Cres to Novalja - 4 ways to travel via bus, ferry, line 332 car ferry, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cres to Novalja by bus, ferry, 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
best
1. Take the bus from Cres, Peškera to Mali Lošinj, Lošinjskih Brodograditeljabus Arriva
2. Take the ferry from Port of Mali Losinj to Novaljaferry
4h 14m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cres, Peškera to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus Arriva
2. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novalja, Autobusni kolodvorbus Arriva
6h 5m
€2–39
Line 332 car ferry, drive, line 335 car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Merag to Valbiskacarferry 332
2. Drive from Valbiska to Priznacar
3. Take the car ferry from Prizna to Zigljencarferry 335
4h 19m
€23–41
Catamaran, ferry
1. Take the ferry from Cres to Mali Losinjferry 9308
2. Take the ferry from Port of Mali Losinj to Novaljaferry
5h 20m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 86.6 km
Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Cres, Croatia and Novalja, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Cres, Peškera to Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor via Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Cres to Novalja via Mali Losinj and Port of Mali Losinj in around 5h 20m.

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