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

The cheapest way to get from Rijeka to Cres is to Catamaran which costs €3 - €5 and takes 1h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rijeka to Cres is to Catamaran which takes 1h 20m and costs €3 - €5.

Is there a direct bus between Rijeka and Cres?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Cres, Peškera. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.

Is there a direct ferry between Rijeka and Cres?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Rijeka and arriving at Cres. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from Rijeka to Cres?

The distance between Rijeka and Cres is 41 km.

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

The best way to get from Rijeka to Cres without a car is to Catamaran which takes 1h 20m and costs €3 - €5.

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

The Catamaran from Rijeka to Cres takes 1h 20m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Rijeka to Cres bus from?

Rijeka to Cres bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, depart from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor station.

Where does the Rijeka to Cres bus arrive?

Rijeka to Cres bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, arrive at Cres, Peškera station.

Where can I stay near Cres?

There are 1088+ hotels available in Cres.

Rijeka to Cres - 3 ways to travel via Catamaran, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Rijeka to Cres by ferry, bus, 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.

Catamaran
best
1. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry 9308
1h 20m
€3–5
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus Arriva
2h
€1–16
Drive, line 332 car ferry
1. Drive from Rijeka to Valbiskacar
2. Take the car ferry from Valbiska to Meragcarferry 332
3. Drive from Merag to Crescar
1h 27m
€11–18

Rijeka to Cres by ferry

7Weekly Ferries

1h 20mAverage Duration

€3Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 40.9 km
Duration: 1h 20m

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

Jadrolinija operates a ferry from Rijeka to Cres once daily. Tickets cost €3–5 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, Arriva Croatia operates a bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškera twice daily. Tickets cost €1–16 and the journey takes 2h.

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