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

The cheapest way to get from Hvar to Cres is to bus which costs €23 - €80 and takes 12h 17m.

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 bus which takes 8h 44m and costs €150 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Hvar and Cres?

No, there is no direct bus from Hvar to Cres. However, there are services departing from Hvar and arriving at Cres, Peškera via Jelsa, Split, Autobusni Kolodvor and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.

How far is it from Hvar to Cres?

The distance between Hvar and Cres is 336 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 which takes 9h 4m and costs €45 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Hvar to Cres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hvar to Cres bus from?

Hvar to Cres bus services, operated by Cazmatrans NOVA d.o.o., depart from Jelsa station.

Where does the Hvar to Cres bus arrive?

Hvar to Cres bus services, operated by Cazmatrans NOVA d.o.o., arrive at Split Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Cres?

There are 205+ hotels available in Cres.

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

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

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
best
1. Take the ferry from Hvar to Port of Splitferry
2. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
3. Take the ferry from Zadar to Mali Lošinjferry
4. Take the bus from Mali Lošinj, Lošinjskih Brodograditelja to Cresbus
9h 4m
€48–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jelsa to Split Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
3. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus
12h 17m
€24–78
Ferry, bus via Zadar
1. Take the ferry from Hvar to Port of Splitferry
2. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
3. Take the ferry from Port of Zadar to Port of Mali Losinjferry
4. Take the ferry from Mali lošinj to Cresferry
10h 31m
€74–162
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Hvar to Port of Splitferry
2. Take the train from Split to Ostarijetrain Ic
3. Take the train from Ostarije to Rijekatrain Re
4. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
14h 4m
€125–193
Ferry, bus #2
1. Take the ferry from Hvar to Port of Splitferry 653
2. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
3. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus
12h 29m
€57–172
Ferry to Split Airport, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus, ferry
1. Take the ferry from Hvar to Port of Splitferry
2. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane SPU - ZAG
3. Take the bus from Zagreb Airport to Rijeka - Autobusni Kolodvorbus
4. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
9h 29m
€95–173
Ferry to Split Airport, fly to Pula Airport, bus, ferry
1. Take the ferry from Hvar to Port of Splitferry
2. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Pula Airport (PUY)plane SPU - PUY
3. Take the bus from Labin, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijekabus
4. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
10h 24m
€110–200
Ferry to Brac, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus, ferry
1. Take the ferry from Hvar to Bolferry
2. Fly from Brac (BWK) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane BWK - ZAG
3. Take the bus from Zagreb Airport to Rijeka - Autobusni Kolodvorbus
4. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
8h 44m
€155–322

Hvar to Cres by ferry and bus

2Weekly Services

10h 31mAverage Duration

€74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 335.9 km
Duration: 9h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Hvar to Cres, Peškera via Jelsa, Split Bus Station, Split, Autobusni Kolodvor, and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 12h 17m.

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