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

The cheapest way to get from Trieste to Cres is to bus and Catamaran which costs €9 - €18 and takes 3h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trieste to Cres is to drive and line 332 car ferry which takes 2h 30m and costs €21 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Trieste and Cres?

No, there is no direct bus from Trieste to Cres. However, there are services departing from Trieste and arriving at Cres, Peškera via Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Trieste to Cres?

The distance between Trieste and Cres is 115 km.

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

The best way to get from Trieste to Cres without a car is to bus and Catamaran which takes 3h 39m and costs €9 - €18.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Trieste to Cres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trieste to Cres bus from?

Trieste to Cres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Trieste station.

Where does the Trieste to Cres bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Cres?

There are 4090+ hotels available in Cres.

Trieste to Cres - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, Catamaran, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Trieste to Cres by bus, ferry, train, 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 Trieste to Rijeka bus stationN544 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cres9308
3h 39m
€9–18
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trieste to Rijeka bus stationN544 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, PeškeraArriva
4h 10m
€7–29
Train, Catamaran
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to PivkaEc
2. Take the train from Pivka to Rijeka483 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cres
6h 17m
€23–39
Drive, line 332 car ferry
1. Drive from Trieste to Valbiska
2. Take the car ferry from Valbiska to Merag332
2h 30m
€22–33
Bus via Rijeka
1. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor
2. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, PeškeraArriva
4h 38m
€36–132

Trieste to Cres by bus, foot, and ferry

7Weekly Services

3h 39mAverage Duration

€9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 115.2 km
Duration: 3h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Trieste to Cres, Peškera via Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 4h 10m.

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