What is the cheapest way to get from Zagreb to Orlec?

The cheapest way to get from Zagreb to Orlec is to bus and Catamaran which costs €5 - €24 and takes 5h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zagreb to Orlec?

The fastest way to get from Zagreb to Orlec is to drive and line 332 car ferry which takes 3h 3m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Zagreb and Orlec?

No, there is no direct bus from Zagreb to Orlec. However, there are services departing from Zagreb and arriving at Orlec via Cres, Peškera. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Zagreb to Orlec?

The distance between Zagreb and Orlec is 215 km.

How do I travel from Zagreb to Orlec without a car?

The best way to get from Zagreb to Orlec without a car is to bus and Catamaran which takes 5h 14m and costs €5 - €24.

How long does it take to get from Zagreb to Orlec?

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Zagreb to Orlec, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zagreb to Orlec bus from?

Zagreb to Orlec bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, depart from Zagreb station.

Where does the Zagreb to Orlec bus arrive?

Zagreb to Orlec bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, arrive at Cres, Peškera station.

Where can I stay near Orlec?

There are 1681+ hotels available in Orlec.

Zagreb to Orlec - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, Catamaran, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Zagreb to Orlec by bus, ferry, train, 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, Catamaran
best
1. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni KolodvorArriva
2. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cres9308
5h 14m
€6–24
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Cres, PeškeraArriva
5h 59m
€2–29
Train, Catamaran
1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Susak-PecineRe
2. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cres9308
7h 24m
€17–23
Drive, line 332 car ferry
1. Drive from Zagreb to Valbiska
2. Take the car ferry from Valbiska to Merag332
3h 3m
€31–46

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 215.3 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Zagreb, Croatia and Orlec, Croatia?

Arriva Croatia operates a bus from Zagreb to Cres, Peškera once daily. Tickets cost €1–29 and the journey takes 5h 14m.

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