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

The cheapest way to get from Padova to Cres is to bus which costs €18 - €45 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Padova to Cres is to drive and line 334 car ferry which takes 4h 17m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Padova and Cres?

No, there is no direct bus from Padova to Cres. However, there are services departing from Padua and arriving at Cres, Peškera via Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Padova to Cres?

The distance between Padova and Cres is 340 km.

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

The best way to get from Padova to Cres without a car is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs €18 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Padova to Cres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Padova to Cres bus from?

Padova to Cres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Padua station.

Where does the Padova to Cres bus arrive?

Padova to Cres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rijeka bus station.

Where can I stay near Cres?

There are 5030+ hotels available in Cres.

Padova to Cres - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, Catamaran, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Padova to Cres by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Padua to Rijeka bus stationbus N406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus Arriva
7h 45m
€18–45
Train, bus, Catamaran
1. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centraletrain Re
2. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
7h 57m
€47–230
Drive, line 334 car ferry
1. Drive from Padova to Brestovacar
2. Take the car ferry from Brestova to Porozinacarferry 334
4h 17m
€46–72
Bus via Pula
1. Take the bus from Venice Mestre Central Train Station to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus Fils
2. Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus Arriva
11h 44m
€44–139
Bus via Pula #2
1. Take the bus from Padua to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus N419 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus Arriva
13h
€23–66

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 340 km
Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Padova, Italy and Cres, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Padua to Cres, Peškera via Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 7h 45m.

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