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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Cres is to train and bus and Catamaran which costs €28 - €60 and takes 11h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Cres is to drive and line 332 car ferry which takes 6h 45m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Linz and Cres?

No, there is no direct bus from Linz to Cres. However, there are services departing from Linz Industriezeile and arriving at Cres, Peškera via Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

How far is it from Linz to Cres?

The distance between Linz and Cres is 633 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Cres without a car is to bus which takes 10h 20m and costs €26 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 10h 20m to get from Linz to Cres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linz to Cres bus from?

Linz to Cres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Linz Industriezeile station.

Where does the Linz to Cres bus arrive?

Linz to Cres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zagreb station.

Where can I stay near Cres?

There are 5030+ hotels available in Cres.

Linz to Cres - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, Catamaran, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Linz to Cres by bus, train, ferry, car, car ferry, plane, or night train

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

Bus
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1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Zagrebbus
2. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
3. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus
10h 20m
€27–80
Train, bus, Catamaran
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the bus from Salzburg Lastenstrasse to Ljubljana Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Ljubljana to Rijekatrain 481
4. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
11h 23m
€29–59
Drive, line 332 car ferry
1. Drive from Linz to Valbiskacar
2. Take the car ferry from Valbiska to Meragcarferry 332
6h 45m
€81–121
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Rijeka Airport, line 332 car ferry
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Rijeka Airport (RJK)plane MUC - RJK
3. Take the car ferry from Valbiska to Meragcarferry
8h 17m
€153–563
Bus, train, Catamaran
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Ljubljana bus stationbus
2. Take the train from Ljubljana to Rijekatrain 481
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
11h 40m
€35–69
Night train, bus, Catamaran
1. Take the night train from Linz Hbf to Villach Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the bus from Villach Hbf to Rijeka bus stationbus 944
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
13h 10m
€53–288
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus, Catamaran
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane VIE - ZAG
3. Take the bus from Zagreb Airport to Rijeka - Autobusni Kolodvorbus
4. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
9h 14m
€122–306

Linz to Cres by night train, bus, foot, and ferry

7Weekly Services

13h 10mAverage Duration

€53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 632.6 km
Duration: 10h 20m

What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Cres, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Linz Industriezeile to Cres, Peškera via Zagreb, Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor, and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 10h 20m.

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