The average bus between Ancona and Cres takes 28h 27m and the fastest bus takes 24h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ancona to Cres. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Ancona and Cres. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Ancona is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Cres at 7:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Bologna Centrale and take an average of 28h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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24h 5m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ancona to Cres? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Ancona to Cres. However, there are services departing from Ancona station and arriving at Cres station via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 27m.
Ancona to Cres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ancona station.
Ancona to Cres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cres, Peškera station.
Book your Ancona to Cres bus tickets online with FlixBus and Arriva Croatia.
The distance between Ancona and Cres is 168.1 km. The road distance is 684 km.
You can take a bus from Ancona to Cres, Peškera via Bologna Centrale and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 14h 4m.