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

The cheapest way to get from Piran to Cres is to drive and line 334 car ferry which costs €17 - €30 and takes 2h 56m.

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 334 car ferry which takes 2h 56m and costs €17 - €30.

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 Portorož, Poreč, Autobusni Kolodvor and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct ferry between Piran and Cres?

No, there is no direct ferry from Piran to Cres. However, there are services departing from Piran and arriving at Cres via Port of Rovinj and Mali Losinj. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

How far is it from Piran to Cres?

The distance between Piran and Cres is 173 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 bus and Catamaran which takes 6h and costs €50 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 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 Portorož station.

Where does the Piran to Cres bus arrive?

Piran to Cres bus services, operated by GoOpti, arrive at Poreč, Autobusni Kolodvor station.

Where can I stay near Cres?

There are 5523+ hotels available in Cres.

Piran to Cres - 6 ways to travel via bus, Catamaran, ferry, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Piran to Cres by 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.

Bus, Catamaran
best
1. Take the bus from Portorož to Poreč, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Take the bus from Poreč, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
6h
€50–140
Bus via Pula #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Koper Banka to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus N862 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus Arriva
10h 30m
€13–103
Ferry, Catamaran
1. Take the ferry from Piran to Port of Rovinjferry
2. Take the ferry from Port of Rovinj to Port of Mali Losinjferry
3. Take the ferry from Mali Losinj to Cresferry
9h
€71–129
Drive, line 334 car ferry
1. Drive from Piran to Brestovacar
2. Take the car ferry from Brestova to Porozinacarferry 334
2h 56m
€17–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Portorož to Poreč, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Take the bus from Poreč, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
3. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus
6h 30m
€38–136
Bus via Pula
1. Take the bus from Portorož to Poreč, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Take the bus from Poreč, Autobusni Kolodvor to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus
3. Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus
8h 32m
€97–283

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 173.5 km
Duration: 6h

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

You can take a ferry from Piran to Cres via Port of Rovinj, Port of Mali Losinj, and Mali Losinj in around 9h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Piran to Cres, Peškera via Portorož, Poreč, Autobusni Kolodvor, and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 6h 30m.

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