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

The cheapest way to get from Venice to Cres is to bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 7h.

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 4h 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 268 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 37m and costs €45 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m 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 4280+ 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 Centraletrain Re
2. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
6h 37m
€49–146
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Tronchetto fermata dell'autobus to Rijeka Central Bus Stationbus Itabus
2. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus Arriva
7h
€18–33
Drive, line 332 car ferry
1. Drive from Venice to Valbiskacar
2. Take the car ferry from Valbiska to Meragcarferry 332
4h
€47–68
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Venice to Port of Pulaferry
2. Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus Arriva
10h 23m
€73–118
Bus via Pula
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Tronchetto fermata dell'autobus to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus Fils
2. Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus Arriva
10h 45m
€42–84

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 268.2 km
Duration: 6h 37m

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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Bus operators

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