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

The cheapest way to get from Koper to Cres is to train and Catamaran which costs €11 - €26 and takes 6h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Koper to Cres is to drive and line 332 car ferry which takes 2h 36m and costs €21 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Koper and Cres?

No, there is no direct bus from Koper to Cres. However, there are services departing from Koper, Avtobusna Postaja and arriving at Cres, Peškera via Trieste, Autostazione and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Koper to Cres?

The distance between Koper and Cres is 136 km.

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

The best way to get from Koper to Cres without a car is to bus and Catamaran which takes 5h 11m and costs €35 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Koper to Cres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Koper to Cres bus from?

Koper to Cres bus services, operated by GoOpti, depart from Trieste, Autostazione station.

Where does the Koper to Cres bus arrive?

Koper to Cres bus services, operated by GoOpti, arrive at Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor station.

Where can I stay near Cres?

There are 4280+ hotels available in Cres.

Koper to Cres - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, Catamaran, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Koper to Cres by bus, ferry, train, 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 Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
2. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry 9308
5h 11m
€36–119
Train, Catamaran
cheapest
1. Take the train from Koper to Pivkatrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Pivka to Rijekatrain 481
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
6h 8m
€12–25
Drive, line 332 car ferry
1. Drive from Koper to Valbiskacar
2. Take the car ferry from Valbiska to Meragcarferry 332
2h 36m
€22–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
2. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus Arriva
5h 47m
€34–130
Bus via Pula
1. Take the bus from Koper Banka to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus 419 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus Arriva
9h 5m
€15–50

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 136 km
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Koper, Slovenia and Cres, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Koper, Avtobusna Postaja to Cres, Peškera via Trieste, Autostazione, Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor, and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 5h 47m.

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