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

The cheapest way to get from Hvar to Cres is to ferry and train and Catamaran which costs €30 - €65 and takes 14h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hvar to Cres is to ferry and fly and line 332 car ferry which takes 6h 19m and costs €100 - €330.

How far is it from Hvar to Cres?

The distance between Hvar and Cres is 355 km.

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

The best way to get from Hvar to Cres without a car is to ferry and bus and Catamaran which takes 9h 45m and costs €25 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 9h 45m to get from Hvar to Cres, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cres?

There are 4090+ hotels available in Cres.

Hvar to Cres - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, Catamaran, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Hvar to Cres by ferry, bus, train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, bus, Catamaran
best
1. Take the ferry from Hvar to Port of Split
2. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor
3. Take the ferry from Port of Zadar to Ilovik
4. Take the ferry from Ilovik to Cres
9h 45m
€26–76
Ferry, bus via Karlovac
1. Take the ferry from Hvar to Port of Split
2. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Karlovac
3. Take the bus from Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškera
11h 15m
€28–77
Ferry, train, Catamaran
1. Take the ferry from Hvar to Port of Split
2. Take the train from Split to OstarijeIc
3. Take the train from Ostarije to RijekaRe
4. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cres
14h 3m
€31–63
Ferry, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus, Catamaran
1. Take the ferry from Hvar to Port of Split
2. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)SPU - ZAG
3. Take the bus from Zagreb Airport to Rijeka - Autobusni Kolodvor
4. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cres
9h 18m
€81–154
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Hvar to Port of Split641
2. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor
3. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškera
12h 30m
€35–81
Ferry, bus, Catamaran via Mali Lošinj
1. Take the ferry from Hvar to Port of Split641
2. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Zadar
3. Take the ferry from Zadar to Port of Mali Losinj401
4. Take the ferry from Mali Losinj to Cres
16h
Ferry, fly to Rijeka Airport, line 332 car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Hvar to Port of Split
2. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Rijeka Airport (RJK)SPU - RJK
3. Take the car ferry from Valbiska to Merag
6h 19m
€107–325
Ferry, fly to Pula Airport, line 9308 Catamaran
1. Take the ferry from Hvar to Port of Split
2. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Pula Airport (PUY)SPU - PUY
3. Take the ferry from Port of Pula to Unije
4. Take the ferry from Unije to Cres
9h 13m
€79–193

Hvar to Cres by ferry and bus

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9h 45mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 355.5 km
Duration: 9h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Hvar to Cres. However, you can take the ferry to Port of Split, walk to Split Bus Station, take the bus to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor, walk to Zadar, take the bus to Zadar - Gaženica terminal, walk to Port of Zadar, take the ferry to Ilovik, then take the ferry to Cres. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Hvar to Cres, Peškera via Port Of Split, Split Bus Station, and Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 11h 15m.

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