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

The cheapest way to get from Matulji to Cres is to Catamaran which costs €4 - €11 and takes 2h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Matulji to Cres is to drive and line 332 car ferry which takes 1h 36m and costs €12 - €21.

Is there a direct bus between Matulji and Cres?

No, there is no direct bus from Matulji to Cres. However, there are services departing from Preluk and arriving at Cres, Peškera via Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Matulji to Cres?

The distance between Matulji and Cres is 52 km.

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

The best way to get from Matulji to Cres without a car is to Catamaran which takes 2h 49m and costs €4 - €11.

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Matulji to Cres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Matulji to Cres bus from?

Matulji to Cres bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, depart from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor station.

Where does the Matulji to Cres bus arrive?

Matulji to Cres bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, arrive at Cres, Peškera station.

Where can I stay near Cres?

There are 1088+ hotels available in Cres.

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

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

Catamaran
best
1. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry 9308
2h 49m
€4–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus Arriva
3h 23m
€1–16
Drive, line 332 car ferry
1. Drive from Matulji to Valbiskacar
2. Take the car ferry from Valbiska to Meragcarferry 332
1h 36m
€13–20
Bus, Catamaran
1. Take the bus from Preluk to Tržnicabus Line 32
2. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry 9308
2h 50m

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 51.9 km
Duration: 2h 49m

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

Jadrolinija operates a ferry from Rijeka to Cres once daily. Tickets cost €3–5 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, Arriva Croatia operates a bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškera twice daily. Tickets cost €1–16 and the journey takes 2h.

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