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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Cres is to bus via Milan which costs €60 - €140 and takes 22h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Cres is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs €110 - €480.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Cres?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Cres. However, there are services departing from Geneva Bus Station and arriving at Cres, Peškera via Bern, Fiumara A and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 15m.

How far is it from Geneva to Cres?

The distance between Geneva and Cres is 715 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Cres without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 14h 48m and costs €180 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Geneva to Cres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Cres bus from?

Geneva to Cres bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Geneva Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Geneva to Cres?

The best way to get from Geneva to Cres is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs €110 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €170 and takes 18h 15m.

Where does the Geneva to Cres bus arrive?

Geneva to Cres bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Bern Car Terminal Neufeld station.

Where can I stay near Cres?

There are 5753+ hotels available in Cres.

Geneva to Cres - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and shuttle

There are 8 ways to get from Geneva to Cres by plane, train, bus, ferry, or shuttle

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 Rijeka Airport
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Rijeka Airport (RJK)plane GVA - RJK
6h 22m
€110–476
Bus via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Milanbus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus 419
3. Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus
22h 40m
€63–136
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Genève to Domodossolatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Rho Fiera Milanotrain Re4
3. Take the train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Trieste Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the bus from Trieste to Rijeka bus stationbus 406 / ...
5. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
14h 48m
€181–431
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Bern Car Terminal Neufeldbus
2. Take the bus from Bern to Rijekabus
3. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus
18h 15m
€147–167
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle, ferry
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane GVA - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Rijekashuttle
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
8h 31m
€171–699
Fly to Ljubljana, shuttle, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane GVA - LJU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Trieste Centraleshuttle
3. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
4. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
8h 58m
€293–720
Fly to Pula Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Pula Airport (PUY)plane GVA - PUY
2. Take the bus from Labin, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
9h 45m
€183–415
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Genève to Domodossolatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain Re4
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
4. Take the bus from Venice Mestre Central Train Station to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus
5. Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus
19h 48m
€173–455

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

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14h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 715.1 km
Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Cres, Croatia?

Swiss and Lufthansa fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Rijeka Airport (RJK) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva Bus Station to Cres, Peškera via Bern, Rijeka, Fiumara A, Jadrolinija, and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 18h 15m.

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