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 46m.

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 46m 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 Terme Merano and arriving at Cres, Peškera via Bolzano, Verona Airport, Verona Viale Palladio III and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 47m.

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 and costs €70 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 11h 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 Alto Adige Bus, depart from Bolzano station.

Where does the Merano to Cres bus arrive?

Merano to Cres bus services, operated by Alto Adige Bus, arrive at Verona - Aeroporto station.

Where can I stay near Cres?

There are 3962+ 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 Venezia Mestre89
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste CentraleFr
3. Take the bus from Trieste to Rijeka bus station406 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cres
11h
€71–107
Train, bus, Catamaran via Trieste Airport (TRS)
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Venezia Mestre89
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste AirportRe
3. Take the bus from Trieste Airport to Rijeka bus station
4. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cres
11h 44m
€76–129
Bus via Verona Airport (VRN)
1. Take the bus from Bolzano to Verona - Aeroporto
2. Take the bus from Verona Viale Palladio III to Rijeka Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškera
13h 47m
€73–142
Drive, line 332 car ferry
1. Drive from Merano to Valbiska
2. Take the car ferry from Valbiska to Merag332
6h 46m
€72–104
Bus
1. Take the bus from Merano, Stazione to Trieste, Autostazione
2. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor
3. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškera
14h 12m
Train, line 2 ferry, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Venezia Santa Lucia Station89
2. Take the ferry from Ferrovia "A" to Tronchetto "A"2 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Port of Venice to Port of Pula
4. Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškera
16h 26m
€135–190

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

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11hAverage Duration

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Distance: 548.6 km
Duration: 11h

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

You can take a bus from Terme Merano to Cres, Peškera via Bolzano - Stazione, Bolzano, Verona - Aeroporto, Verona Airport, Verona Porta Nuova, Verona Viale Palladio III, and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 13h 47m.

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