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 8m.

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 - €300.

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 €22 - €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 4093+ 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 Kolodvor
2. Take the ferry from Port of Zadar to Ilovik
3. Take the ferry from Ilovik to Cres
7h 50m
€22–50
Bus via Karlovac
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to KarlovacN942
2. Take the bus from Karlovac, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, PeškeraArriva
9h 20m
€24–49
Train, Catamaran
1. Take the train from Split to OstarijeIc
2. Take the train from Ostarije to RijekaRe
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cres
12h 8m
€27–38
Drive, line 332 car ferry
1. Drive from Split to Valbiska
2. Take the car ferry from Valbiska to Merag332
5h 11m
€52–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor
2. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, PeškeraArriva
10h 30m
€32–56
Bus, ferry, Catamaran via Mali Lošinj
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Zadar
2. Take the ferry from Zadar to Port of Mali Losinj401
3. Take the ferry from Mali Losinj to Cres
14h
Fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus, Catamaran
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)SPU - ZAG
2. Take the bus from Zagreb Airport to Rijeka - Autobusni Kolodvor
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cres
7h 59m
€77–128
Fly to Rijeka Airport, line 332 car ferry, taxi
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Rijeka Airport (RJK)SPU - RJK
2. Take the car ferry from Valbiska to Merag
3. Take the taxi from Merag to Cres
5h
€103–299

Split to Cres by bus and ferry

2Weekly Services

7h 50mAverage Duration

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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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