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

The cheapest way to get from Split to Cres is to train and Catamaran which costs €27 - €40 and takes 12h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Split to Cres is to fly and line 332 car ferry and taxi which takes 5h and costs €100 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Split and Cres?

No, there is no direct bus from Split station to Cres. However, there are services departing from Split Bus Station and arriving at Cres, Peškera via Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

How far is it from Split to Cres?

The distance between Split and Cres is 312 km.

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

The best way to get from Split to Cres without a car is to bus and ferry and Catamaran which takes 7h 50m and costs €29 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Split to Cres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Split to Cres bus from?

Split to Cres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Split Bus Station.

Where does the Split to Cres bus arrive?

Split to Cres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlovac station.

Where can I stay near Cres?

There are 4280+ hotels available in Cres.

Split to Cres - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, Catamaran, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Split to Cres by bus, ferry, train, car, car ferry, plane, or taxi

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

Bus, ferry, Catamaran
best
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Take the ferry from Port of Zadar to Ilovikferry
3. Take the ferry from Ilovik to Cresferry
7h 50m
€29–50
Bus via Karlovac
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Karlovacbus N942
2. Take the bus from Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus Arriva
9h 20m
€25–50
Train, Catamaran
1. Take the train from Split to Ostarijetrain Ic
2. Take the train from Ostarije to Rijekatrain Re
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
12h 4m
€27–38
Drive, line 332 car ferry
1. Drive from Split to Valbiskacar
2. Take the car ferry from Valbiska to Meragcarferry 332
5h 13m
€54–78
Bus
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus Arriva
10h 30m
€34–65
Bus, ferry, Catamaran via Mali Lošinj
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Zadarbus
2. Take the ferry from Zadar to Port of Mali Losinjferry 401
3. Take the ferry from Mali Losinj to Cresferry
14h
Fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus, Catamaran
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane SPU - ZAG
2. Take the bus from Zagreb Airport to Rijeka - Autobusni Kolodvorbus
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
7h 59m
€77–138
Fly to Rijeka Airport, line 332 car ferry, taxi
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Rijeka Airport (RJK)plane SPU - RJK
2. Take the car ferry from Valbiska to Meragcarferry
3. Take the taxi from Merag to Crestaxi
5h
€103–389

Split Airport (SPU) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) flights

21Weekly Planes

47 minAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 312.4 km
Duration: 7h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Split Bus Station to Cres, Peškera via Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 9h 20m.

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