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

The cheapest way to get from Villach to Cres is to train and Catamaran which costs €19 - €45 and takes 7h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Villach to Cres is to drive and line 332 car ferry which takes 3h 49m and costs €40 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Villach and Cres?

No, there is no direct bus from Villach to Cres. However, there are services departing from Villach Hbf and arriving at Cres, Peškera via Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Villach to Cres?

The distance between Villach and Cres is 286 km.

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

The best way to get from Villach to Cres without a car is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs €16 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Villach to Cres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Villach to Cres bus from?

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

Where does the Villach to Cres bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Cres?

There are 4994+ hotels available in Cres.

Villach to Cres - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, Catamaran, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Villach to Cres by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Villach Hbf to Rijeka bus stationbus N947 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus Arriva
7h 25m
€16–45
Train, Catamaran
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Ljubljanatrain 19 / ...
2. Take the train from Ljubljana to Rijekatrain 481
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
7h 47m
€20–43
Drive, line 332 car ferry
1. Drive from Villach to Valbiskacar
2. Take the car ferry from Valbiska to Meragcarferry 332
3h 49m
€43–66

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 286.4 km
Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Villach Hbf to Cres, Peškera via Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 7h 25m.

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