There are 4 ways to get from Cres to San Marino by ferry, bus, 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.
Recommended option
Catamaran, bus, train • 11h 39m
Cheapest option
Bus, train • 12h 48m
2 alternative options
Bus • 14h 19m
Line 332 car ferry, drive • 6h 28m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cres to San Marino is to bus and train which costs €30 - €45 and takes 12h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Cres to San Marino is to line 332 car ferry and drive which takes 6h 28m and costs €90 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Cres to San Marino. However, there are services departing from Cres and arriving at Torello via Rijeka bus station, Bologna Centrale and Rimini FS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.
The distance between Cres and San Marino is 547 km.
The best way to get from Cres to San Marino without a car is to Catamaran and bus and train which takes 11h 39m and costs €30 - €65.
It takes approximately 11h 39m to get from Cres to San Marino, including transfers.
Cres to San Marino bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, depart from Cres station.
Cres to San Marino bus services, operated by Hak Bus, arrive at Rimini station.
There are 2565+ hotels available in San Marino. Prices start at €28 per night.
- Distance: 547.2 km
- Duration: 11h 39m
What companies run services between Cres, Croatia and San Marino?
You can take a bus from Cres to San Marino via Rijeka bus station, Bologna Centrale, Rimini, and Rimini FS in around 14h 19m.
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Trieste Centrale to Rimini
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25 - €35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €25 - €35
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Rijeka bus station to Trieste
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rijeka bus station to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +385 (0)72 660 660
- info@arriva.com.hr
- Website
- arriva.com.hr
Bus from Rijeka to Trieste
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €1 - €19
- Website
- https://www.arriva.com.hr/en-us/home
Bus from Cres to Trieste
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €1 - €2
- Website
- https://www.arriva.com.hr/en-us/home
Bus from Cres to Rijeka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €1 - €16
- Website
- https://www.arriva.com.hr/en-us/home
- Phone
- +389 75 209 209
- hakkomerc@gmail.com
- Website
- hakbus.org
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Rimini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- hakbus.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Jadrolinija
Contact Details
- Phone
- +385 51 666 111
- passdept_h@jadrolinija.hr
- Website
- jadrolinija.hr
Ferry from Cres to Rijeka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3 - €5
- Schedules at
- jadrolinija.hr
- Passenger Fare
- €3 - €5
Car ferry from Merag to Valbiska
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €2 - €3
- Schedules at
- jadrolinija.hr
- Passenger Fare
- €2 - €3
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