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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Cres is to bus which costs €75 - €150 and takes 19h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Cres is to fly and line 332 car ferry and taxi which takes 6h 11m and costs €220 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Cres?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Cres. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Cres, Peškera via Venice Mestre Central Train Station and Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 50m.

How far is it from Zurich to Cres?

The distance between Zurich and Cres is 789 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Cres without a car is to bus and Catamaran which takes 13h 37m and costs €147 - €149.

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

It takes approximately 13h 37m to get from Zurich to Cres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Cres bus from?

Zurich to Cres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Zurich to Cres bus arrive?

Zurich to Cres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Venice Mestre station.

Where can I stay near Cres?

There are 5030+ hotels available in Cres.

Zurich to Cres - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, Catamaran, and night train

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Cres by bus, ferry, night train, train, car, car ferry, plane, shuttle, or taxi

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 Zürich Hbf to Rijekabus
2. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry 9308
13h 37m
€147–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Venice Mestrebus
2. Take the bus from Venice Mestre Central Train Station to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus
3. Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus
19h 50m
€77–144
Night train, train, Catamaran
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Ljubljananighttrain En
2. Take the train from Ljubljana to Rijekatrain 481
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
17h 22m
€229–410
Drive, line 334 car ferry
1. Drive from Zurich to Brestovacar
2. Take the car ferry from Brestova to Porozinacarferry 334
10h 19m
€124–184
Fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus, Catamaran
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane ZRH - ZAG
2. Take the bus from Zagreb Airport to Rijeka - Autobusni Kolodvorbus
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
9h 10m
€126–302
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle, Catamaran
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane ZRH - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Rijekashuttle
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
10h 38m
€125–577
Fly to Ljubljana, shuttle, bus, Catamaran
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane ZRH - LJU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Trieste Centraleshuttle
3. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
4. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
9h 35m
€163–547
Fly to Rijeka Airport, line 332 car ferry, taxi
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Rijeka Airport (RJK)plane ZRH - RJK
2. Take the car ferry from Valbiska to Meragcarferry
3. Take the taxi from Merag to Crestaxi
6h 11m
€227–505

Zurich to Cres by bus, foot, and ferry

4Weekly Services

13h 37mAverage Duration

€147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 788.8 km
Duration: 13h 37m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Cres, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Cres, Peškera via Venice Mestre, Venice Mestre Central Train Station, and Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor in around 19h 50m.

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