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

The cheapest way to get from Venice to Cres is to train and bus and Catamaran which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Venice to Cres is to drive and line 332 car ferry which takes 3h 58m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Venice and Cres?

No, there is no direct bus from Venice to Cres. However, there are services departing from Venezia, Tronchetto fermata dell'autobus and arriving at Cres, Peškera via Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Venice to Cres?

The distance between Venice and Cres is 269 km.

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

The best way to get from Venice to Cres without a car is to train and bus and Catamaran which takes 6h 59m and costs €30 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Venice to Cres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Venice to Cres bus from?

Venice to Cres bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Venezia, Tronchetto fermata dell'autobus station.

Where does the Venice to Cres bus arrive?

Venice to Cres bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Rijeka Central Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Cres?

There are 4093+ hotels available in Cres.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Venice to Cres by train, bus, ferry, 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.

Train, bus, Catamaran
best
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste AirportRe
2. Take the bus from Trieste Airport to Rijeka bus station
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cres
6h 59m
€31–48
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Tronchetto fermata dell'autobus to Rijeka Central Bus StationItabus
2. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, PeškeraArriva
7h
€18–46
Drive, line 332 car ferry
1. Drive from Venice to Valbiska
2. Take the car ferry from Valbiska to Merag332
3h 58m
€45–67
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Venice to Port of Pula
2. Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, PeškeraArriva
10h 23m
€73–118
Bus via Pula
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Tronchetto fermata dell'autobus to Pula , Autobusni KolodvorFils
2. Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, PeškeraArriva
10h 45m
€42–84

Venice to Cres by train, bus, foot, and ferry

7Weekly Services

6h 59mAverage Duration

€31Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 269.2 km
Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Venezia, Tronchetto fermata dell'autobus to Cres, Peškera via Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 7h.

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