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

The cheapest way to get from Punat to Cres is to drive and line 332 car ferry which costs €6 - €13 and takes 1h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Punat to Cres is to drive and line 332 car ferry which takes 1h 6m and costs €6 - €13.

Is there a direct bus between Punat and Cres?

No, there is no direct bus from Punat to Cres. However, there are services departing from Punat, Autobusna Stanica and arriving at Cres, Peškera via Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Punat to Cres?

The distance between Punat and Cres is 97 km.

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

The best way to get from Punat to Cres without a car is to bus and Catamaran which takes 3h 59m and costs €3 - €16.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Punat to Cres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Punat to Cres bus from?

Punat to Cres bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, depart from Punat, Autobusna Stanica station.

Where does the Punat to Cres bus arrive?

Punat to Cres bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, arrive at Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor station.

Where can I stay near Cres?

There are 4296+ hotels available in Cres.

Punat to Cres - 3 ways to travel via bus, Catamaran, car

There are 3 ways to get from Punat 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 Punat, Autobusna Stanica to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus Arriva
2. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry 9308
3h 59m
€4–16
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Punat, Autobusna Stanica to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus Arriva
2. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus Arriva
4h 30m
€2–27
Drive, line 332 car ferry
1. Drive from Punat to Valbiskacar
2. Take the car ferry from Valbiska to Meragcarferry 332
3. Drive from Merag to Crescar
1h 6m
€7–12

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 96.5 km
Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Punat, Autobusna Stanica to Cres, Peškera via Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 4h 30m.

Bus operators

Ferry operators

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