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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Cres is to bus via Venice Airport (VCE) which costs €35 - €100 and takes 18h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Cres is to drive and line 334 car ferry which takes 6h 57m and costs €65 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Cres?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Cres. However, there are services departing from Merano, Stazione and arriving at Cres, Peškera via Trieste, Autostazione and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.

How far is it from Merano to Cres?

The distance between Merano and Cres is 550 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Cres without a car is to train and bus and Catamaran which takes 11h 49m and costs €55 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 11h 49m to get from Merano to Cres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Cres bus from?

Merano to Cres bus services, operated by Harea Travel, depart from Merano, Stazione station.

Where does the Merano to Cres bus arrive?

Merano to Cres bus services, operated by Harea Travel, arrive at Trieste, Autostazione station.

Where can I stay near Cres?

There are 5030+ hotels available in Cres.

Merano to Cres - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, Catamaran, and line 2 ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Merano to Cres by train, bus, ferry, car ferry, or car

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

Train, bus, Catamaran
best
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain 89
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Airporttrain Re
4. Take the bus from Trieste Airport to Rijeka bus stationbus
5. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
11h 49m
€58–183
Bus via Venice Airport (VCE)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Venicebus 491
2. Take the bus from Venice to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus 419
3. Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus
18h 50m
€38–97
Bus
1. Take the bus from Merano, Stazione to Trieste, Autostazionebus
2. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
3. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus
13h 42m
Train, line 2 ferry, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Venezia Santa Lucia Stationtrain 89
2. Take the ferry from Ferrovia "A" to Tronchetto "A"ferry 2 / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Venice to Port of Pulacarferry
4. Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus
16h 30m
€132–184
Drive, line 334 car ferry
1. Drive from Merano to Brestovacar
2. Take the car ferry from Brestova to Porozinacarferry 334
6h 57m
€67–102

Merano to Cres by train, bus, foot, and ferry

7Weekly Services

11h 49mAverage Duration

€58Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 549.6 km
Duration: 11h 49m

What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Cres, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Merano, Stazione to Cres, Peškera via Trieste, Autostazione, Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor, and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 13h 42m.

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