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

The cheapest way to get from Zadar to Cres is to ferry and bus via Port of Zadar which costs €26 - €50 and takes 4h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zadar to Cres is to ferry and bus which takes 4h 15m and costs €28 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Zadar and Cres?

No, there is no direct bus from Zadar to Cres. However, there are services departing from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Cres, Peškera via Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

Is there a direct ferry between Zadar and Cres?

No, there is no direct ferry from Zadar to Cres. However, there are services departing from Zadar and arriving at Cres via Mali lošinj. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Zadar to Cres?

The distance between Zadar and Cres is 137 km.

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

The best way to get from Zadar to Cres without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 4h 15m and costs €28 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Zadar to Cres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zadar to Cres bus from?

Zadar to Cres bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, depart from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor station.

Where does the Zadar to Cres bus arrive?

Zadar to Cres bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, arrive at Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor station.

Where can I stay near Cres?

There are 3001+ hotels available in Cres.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Zadar to Cres by ferry or bus

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

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Zadar to Mali Lošinjferry
2. Take the bus from Mali Lošinj to Cresbus 1870
4h 15m
€28–50
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus Arriva
2. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus Arriva
7h 19m
€3–87
Ferry, bus via Port of Zadar
1. Take the ferry from Port of Zadar to Port of Mali Losinjferry 9141
2. Take the bus from Mali Lošinj to Cresbus 1870
4h 25m
€26–47
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Zadar to Mali Lošinjferry
2. Take the ferry from Mali lošinj to Cresferry 9308
5h 20m
€55–88

Zadar to Cres by ferry, foot, and bus

6Weekly Services

4h 15mAverage Duration

€28Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 136.8 km
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Zadar, Croatia and Cres, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškera via Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Zadar to Cres via Mali Lošinj and Mali lošinj in around 5h 20m.

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