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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Cres is to drive and line 332 car ferry which costs €70 - €110 and takes 6h 47m.

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 332 car ferry which takes 6h 47m and costs €70 - €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 549 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 43m and costs €50 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 11h 43m 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 4150+ hotels available in Cres.

Merano to Cres - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, Catamaran, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Merano to Cres by train, 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.

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 Trieste Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the bus from Trieste to Rijeka bus stationbus 406 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
11h 43m
€53–119
Train, bus, Catamaran via Venice
cheapest
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
4. Take the bus from Trieste Airport to Rijeka bus stationbus
5. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
11h 50m
€44–163
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
Drive, line 332 car ferry
1. Drive from Merano to Valbiskacar
2. Take the car ferry from Valbiska to Meragcarferry 332
6h 47m
€70–103
Bus via Verona Airport (VRN)
1. Take the bus from Bolzano to Verona - Aeroportobus
2. Take the bus from Verona Viale Palladio III to Rijeka Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus
13h 47m
€67–104
Train, line 2 ferry, 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 ferry from Port of Venice to Port of Pulaferry
4. Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus
16h 26m
€132–184

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

7Weekly Services

11h 43mAverage Duration

€53Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 548.6 km
Duration: 11h 43m

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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