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

The cheapest way to get from Piran to Cres is to train and Catamaran which costs €13 - €40 and takes 7h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Piran to Cres is to drive and line 332 car ferry which takes 2h 52m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Piran and Cres?

No, there is no direct bus from Piran to Cres. However, there are services departing from Piran and arriving at Cres, Peškera via Koper, Avtobusna Postaja, Trieste, Autostazione and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

How far is it from Piran to Cres?

The distance between Piran and Cres is 161 km.

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

The best way to get from Piran to Cres without a car is to ferry and bus and Catamaran which takes 5h 46m and costs €14 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Piran to Cres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Piran to Cres bus from?

Piran to Cres bus services, operated by GoOpti, depart from Trieste, Autostazione station.

Where does the Piran to Cres bus arrive?

Piran to Cres bus services, operated by GoOpti, arrive at Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor station.

Where can I stay near Cres?

There are 4259+ hotels available in Cres.

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

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

Ferry, bus, Catamaran
best
1. Take the ferry from Piran to Port of Porečferry
2. Take the bus from Poreč, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
5h 46m
€15–34
Bus via Pula
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Portorož to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus 419 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus Arriva
9h 42m
€12–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
2. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus Arriva
7h 36m
€36–144
Train, Catamaran
1. Take the train from Koper to Pivkatrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Pivka to Rijekatrain 481
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
7h 57m
€14–39
Drive, line 332 car ferry
1. Drive from Piran to Valbiskacar
2. Take the car ferry from Valbiska to Meragcarferry 332
2h 52m
€24–34

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 160.8 km
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Piran, Slovenia and Cres, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Piran to Cres, Peškera via Avtobusna postaja Koper, Koper, Avtobusna Postaja, Trieste, Autostazione, Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor, and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 7h 36m.

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