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

The cheapest way to get from Novalja to Cres is to ferry and Catamaran via Rijeka which costs €9 - €14 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Novalja to Cres is to line 335 car ferry and drive and line 332 car ferry which takes 4h 19m and costs €22 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Novalja and Cres?

No, there is no direct bus from Novalja to Cres. However, there are services departing from Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor and arriving at Cres, Peškera via Crikvenica, Autobusni Kolodvor and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct ferry between Novalja and Cres?

No, there is no direct ferry from Novalja to Cres. However, there are services departing from Novalja and arriving at Cres via Rijeka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Novalja to Cres?

The distance between Novalja and Cres is 87 km.

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

The best way to get from Novalja to Cres without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 4h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Novalja to Cres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Novalja to Cres bus from?

Novalja to Cres bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, depart from Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor station.

Where does the Novalja to Cres bus arrive?

Novalja to Cres bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, arrive at Crikvenica, Autobusni Kolodvor station.

Where can I stay near Cres?

There are 4555+ hotels available in Cres.

Novalja to Cres - 5 ways to travel via ferry, bus, line 335 car ferry, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Novalja to Cres by ferry, bus, 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.

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Novalja to Port of Mali Losinjferry
2. Take the bus from Mali Lošinj, Lošinjskih Brodograditelja to Cresbus Arriva
4h 50m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor to Crikvenica, Autobusni Kolodvorbus Arriva
2. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus Arriva
6h 40m
€5–40
Line 335 car ferry, drive, line 332 car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Zigljen to Priznacarferry 335
2. Drive from Prizna to Valbiskacar
3. Take the car ferry from Valbiska to Meragcarferry 332
4h 19m
€22–41
Ferry, Catamaran via Rijeka
1. Take the ferry from Novalja to Rijekaferry 9309
2. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry 9308
5h
€10–13
Ferry, Catamaran
1. Take the ferry from Novalja to Port of Mali Losinjferry
2. Take the ferry from Mali Losinj to Cresferry 9308
5h 50m

Novalja to Cres by ferry

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Distance: 86.8 km
Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor to Cres, Peškera via Crikvenica, Autobusni Kolodvor and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Novalja to Cres via Rijeka in around 5h.

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