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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Cres is to bus which costs €30 - €85 and takes 10h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Cres is to drive and line 332 car ferry which takes 6h 36m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Cres?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Cres. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Cres, Peškera via Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

How far is it from Vienna to Cres?

The distance between Vienna and Cres is 553 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Cres without a car is to bus which takes 10h 35m and costs €30 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 10h 35m to get from Vienna to Cres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Cres bus from?

Vienna to Cres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where does the Vienna to Cres bus arrive?

Vienna 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.

Vienna to Cres - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, Catamaran, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Vienna to Cres by bus, train, ferry, night train, car, car ferry, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Rijeka bus stationN958 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, PeškeraArriva
10h 35m
€33–84
Bus via Zagreb
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Zagreb885 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Cres, PeškeraArriva
12h 51m
€24–81
Train, bus, Catamaran
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Trieste AirportRjx
2. Take the bus from Trieste Airport to Rijeka bus station
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cres
11h 28m
€96–142
Night train, Catamaran
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to RijekaEn
2. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cres9308
14h 39m
€109–151
Drive, line 332 car ferry
1. Drive from Vienna to Valbiska
2. Take the car ferry from Valbiska to Merag332
6h 36m
€82–121
Train, Catamaran
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to LjubljanaEc
2. Take the train from Ljubljana to Rijeka481 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cres
12h 16m
€40–118
Fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus, Catamaran
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)VIE - ZAG
2. Take the bus from Zagreb Airport to Rijeka - Autobusni Kolodvor
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cres
7h 54m
€98–265
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle, Catamaran
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)VIE - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Rijeka
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cres
10h 42m
€82–510
Fly to Klagenfurt Airport, shuttle, bus, Catamaran
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)VIE - KLU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Klagenfurt Flughafen to Trieste Centrale
3. Take the bus from Trieste to Rijeka bus station
4. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cres
9h 25m
€123–543
Fly to Treviso Airport, shuttle, Catamaran
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Treviso Airport (TSF)VIE - TSF
2. Take a shuttle bus from Treviso, Aeroporto to Rijeka
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cres
10h 44m
€72–490
Fly to Graz, shuttle, bus, Catamaran
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Graz (GRZ)VIE - GRZ
2. Take a shuttle bus from Graz Airport to Zagreb
3. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor
4. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cres
10h 3m
€128–568

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

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11h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 553 km
Duration: 10h 35m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Cres, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Cres, Peškera via Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 10h 35m.

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