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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Cres is to bus which costs €55 - €130 and takes 19h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Cres is to fly and bus and Catamaran which takes 8h 6m and costs €65 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Cres?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Cres. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Cres, Peškera via Trieste, Autostazione and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 13m.

How far is it from Rome to Cres?

The distance between Rome and Cres is 764 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Cres without a car is to train and bus and Catamaran which takes 11h 5m and costs €90 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 11h 5m to get from Rome to Cres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Cres bus from?

Rome to Cres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where does the Rome to Cres bus arrive?

Rome to Cres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Trieste station.

Where can I stay near Cres?

There are 5432+ hotels available in Cres.

Rome to Cres - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, Catamaran, ferry, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Rome to Cres by train, bus, ferry, car, car ferry, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus, Catamaran
best
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Airporttrain Re
3. Take the bus from Trieste Airport to Rijeka bus stationbus
4. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
11h 5m
€95–193
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus N533
2. Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus Arriva
19h 20m
€57–125
Train, ferry, Catamaran
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Pesarotrain Fa
2. Take the ferry from Pesaro to Port of Mali Losinjferry
3. Take the ferry from Mali Losinj to Cresferry
12h 37m
€119–208
Bus via Trieste
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Triestebus 540
2. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
3. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus
14h 13m
€110–261
Drive, Catamaran, line 332 car ferry
1. Drive from Rome to Port Of Anconacar
2. Take the ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarferry 51
3. Drive from Port of Zadar to Valbiskacar
4. Take the car ferry from Valbiska to Meragcarferry 332
12h 13m
€131–226
Fly to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, bus, Catamaran
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane FCO - TRS
2. Take the bus from Trieste Airport to Rijeka bus stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
8h 6m
€68–200
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle, Catamaran
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane FCO - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Rijekashuttle
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
9h 54m
€162–698

Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) flights

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1h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 763.8 km
Duration: 11h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Cres, Peškera via Trieste, Trieste, Autostazione, Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor, and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 14h 13m.

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