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

The cheapest way to get from Trieste to Cres is to bus which costs €6 - €26 and takes 4h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trieste to Cres is to bus and ferry which takes 4h and costs €85 - €190.

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 9m.

Is there a direct ferry between Trieste and Cres?

No, there is no direct ferry from Trieste to Cres. However, there are services departing from Trieste Port and arriving at Cres via Mali lošinj. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Trieste to Cres?

The distance between Trieste and Cres is 129 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 ferry which takes 4h and costs €85 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 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 3556+ hotels available in Cres.

Trieste to Cres - 4 ways to travel via bus, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Trieste to Cres by bus or 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, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
2. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry 9308
4h
€85–188
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trieste to Rijeka bus stationbus N544 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus Arriva
4h 9m
€6–25
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Trieste Port to Port of Mali Losinjferry
2. Take the ferry from Mali lošinj to Cresferry 9308
7h 55m
€90–154
Bus via Rijeka
1. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
2. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus Arriva
4h 37m
€68–176

Trieste to Cres by ferry

2Weekly Ferries

7h 55mAverage Duration

€90Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 128.6 km
Duration: 4h

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

You can take a ferry from Trieste Port to Cres via Port Of Mali Losinj and Mali lošinj in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trieste to Cres, Peškera via Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 4h 9m.

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