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

The cheapest way to get from Hvar to Cres is to bus and ferry and bus which costs €30 - €90 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 - €320.

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 337 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 8h 50m and costs €45 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m 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 5753+ hotels available in Cres.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Hvar to Cres by ferry, bus, busferry, 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 to Cresbus
8h 50m
€49–129
Bus and ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Jelsa to Split Bus Stationbusferry
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
€31–89
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 3m
€119–189
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
€95–179
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 28m
€74–167
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
€56–172
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 Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
4. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
12h 40m
€108–245
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
€156–313

Hvar to Cres by ferry, bus, and foot

6Weekly Services

8h 50mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 336.5 km
Duration: 8h 50m

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, Autobusni Kolodvor, take the bus to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor, walk to Zadar, take the line 2 bus to Zadar - Obala kralja Tomislava, walk to Zadar, take the ferry to Mali Lošinj, walk to Mali Lošinj, then take the bus to Cres. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hvar to Cres, Peškera via Jelsa, Jelsa, Split Bus Station, Split, Autobusni Kolodvor, and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 12h 17m.

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