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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Cres is to fly and bus and ferry which costs €95 - €340 and takes 10h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Cres is to fly and bus and ferry which takes 10h 22m and costs €95 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Cres?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Cres. However, there are services departing from The Gresham Hotel and arriving at Cres, Peškera via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria, Munich central bus station and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Dublin to Cres?

The distance between Dublin and Cres is 1884 km.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Cres without a car is to ferry and train and bus via Amsterdam which takes 33h 39m and costs €340 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 12h 14m to get from Dublin to Cres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Cres bus from?

Dublin to Cres bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Dublin to Cres bus arrive?

Dublin to Cres bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Belfast Glengall station.

What is the time difference between Dublin and Cres?

Cres is 1h ahead of Dublin. It is currently 2:36 AM in Dublin and 3:36 AM in Cres.

Where can I stay near Cres?

There are 4696+ hotels available in Cres.

Dublin to Cres - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Dublin to Cres by plane, shuttle, ferry, train, bus, or busferry

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 Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle, ferry
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane DUB - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Rijekashuttle
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
12h 14m
€167–641
Fly to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane DUB - TRS
2. Take the bus from Trieste Airport to Rijeka bus stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
10h 22m
€100–335
Ferry, train, bus via Amsterdam
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Muenchen Hbftrain Ice
5. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Rijeka bus stationbus 944
6. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
33h 39m
€348–667
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry
2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Muenchen Hbftrain Tgv
4. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Rijeka bus stationbus 944
5. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
41h 40m
€666–1,524
Ferry, train, bus #2
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
4. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Prijedorbus
5. Take the bus from Prijedor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
6. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus
46h 11m
€328–573
Fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle, ferry
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane DUB - ZAG
2. Take a shuttle bus from Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airport to Rijekashuttle
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
11h 7m
€268–563
Fly to Split Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Split Airport (SPU)plane DUB - SPU
2. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
3. Take the ferry from Zadar to Port of Mali Losinjferry
4. Take the bus from Mali Lošinj to Cresbus
14h 8m
€109–295
Fly to Pula Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Pula Airport (PUY)plane DUB - PUY
2. Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka bus stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
13h 19m
€164–418
Fly to Verona Villafranca Airport, train, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane DUB - VRN
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Trieste Airporttrain
3. Take the bus from Trieste Airport to Rijeka bus stationbus
4. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
14h 4m
€126–347
Ferry, train, bus via London
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Eil
4. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Muenchen Hbftrain Ice
5. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Rijeka bus stationbus 944
6. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
33h 39m
€478–827
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Belfast Glengallbus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus stationbus
5. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Rijeka bus stationbus 944
6. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus
2d 6h
€216–402

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

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33h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,884.4 km
Duration: 12h 14m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Cres, Croatia?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Cres. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), walk to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia, take the shuttle to Rijeka, walk to Rijeka, then take the ferry to Cres. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cres via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, Muenchen Hbf, Munich central bus station, Rijeka bus station, and Rijeka in around 33h 39m.

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