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

The cheapest way to get from Karlobag to Cres is to bus and Catamaran which costs €14 - €19 and takes 5h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlobag to Cres is to drive and line 332 car ferry which takes 3h 2m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Karlobag and Cres?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlobag to Cres. However, there are services departing from Karlobag, E65 / Ul. Uskočka and arriving at Cres, Peškera via Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Karlobag to Cres?

The distance between Karlobag and Cres is 169 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlobag to Cres without a car is to bus and Catamaran which takes 5h 4m and costs €14 - €19.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Karlobag to Cres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlobag to Cres bus from?

Karlobag to Cres bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, depart from Karlobag, E65 / Ul. Uskočka station.

Where does the Karlobag to Cres bus arrive?

Karlobag to Cres bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, arrive at Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor station.

Where can I stay near Cres?

There are 4280+ hotels available in Cres.

Karlobag to Cres - 4 ways to travel via bus, Catamaran, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Karlobag to Cres by bus, ferry, car, 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.

Bus, Catamaran
best
1. Take the bus from Karlobag, E65 / Ul. Uskočka to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus Arriva
2. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry 9308
5h 4m
€15–19
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlobag, E65 / Ul. Uskočka to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus Arriva
2. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus Arriva
5h 35m
€13–30
Drive, line 332 car ferry
1. Drive from Karlobag to Valbiskacar
2. Take the car ferry from Valbiska to Meragcarferry 332
3h 2m
€23–34
Bus via Pula
1. Take the bus from Karlobag, E65 / Ul. Uskočka to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus Arriva
10h 45m
€21–74

Karlobag to Cres by bus, foot, and ferry

7Weekly Services

5h 4mAverage Duration

€15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 169 km
Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Karlobag, E65 / Ul. Uskočka to Cres, Peškera via Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 5h 35m.

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