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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Cres is to bus via Verona which costs €35 - €75 and takes 13h 16m.

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.

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 45m and costs €50 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 11h 45m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bolzano South station.

Where does the Merano to Cres bus arrive?

Merano to Cres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Verona station.

Where can I stay near Cres?

There are 4610+ hotels available in Cres.

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

Q: 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 Meran and arriving at Cres, Peškera via Bolzano South, Verona, Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 16m.

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 Trieste Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the bus from Trieste to Rijeka bus stationbus 406 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
11h 45m
€53–118
Bus via Verona
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Veronabus 486 / ...
2. Take the bus from Verona to Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)bus 401 / ...
3. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Rijeka bus stationbus 406 / ...
4. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus
13h 16m
€35–72
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
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

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

7Weekly Services

11h 45mAverage Duration

€53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 548.6 km
Duration: 11h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Meran to Cres, Peškera via Bolzano South, Verona, Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO), and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 13h 16m.

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