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

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Cres is to fly and ferry and bus which costs €80 - €230 and takes 10h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Cres is to fly and bus and ferry which takes 9h 48m and costs €85 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Barcelona and Cres?

No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Cres. However, there are services departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Cres, Peškera via Padova, Trieste, Autostazione and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 53m.

How far is it from Barcelona to Cres?

The distance between Barcelona and Cres is 1224 km.

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

The best way to get from Barcelona to Cres without a car is to train and bus and ferry via Bellinzona which takes 25h 21m and costs €380 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 9h 48m to get from Barcelona to Cres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Cres bus from?

Barcelona to Cres bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.

Where does the Barcelona to Cres bus arrive?

Barcelona to Cres bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, arrive at Padova station.

Where can I stay near Cres?

There are 5155+ hotels available in Cres.

Barcelona to Cres - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Barcelona to Cres by plane, bus, ferry, train, car ferry, or shuttle

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

Fly to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, bus, ferry
best
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane BCN - TRS
2. Take the bus from Trieste Airport to Rijeka bus stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
9h 48m
€87–243
Fly to Zadar Airport, ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane BCN - ZAD
2. Take the ferry from Zadar to Port of Mali Losinjferry
3. Take the bus from Mali Lošinj to Cresbus
10h 59m
€83–227
Train, bus, ferry via Bellinzona
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Genève to Bellinzonatrain Ic
4. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Rijekabus
5. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
25h 21m
€387–741
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Avignon Tgvtrain
2. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
3. Take the bus from Lyon to Rijeka bus stationbus
4. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
25h 34m
€175–312
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the carferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
3. Take the bus from Venezia Mestre to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus
4. Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus
37h 26m
€182–327
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle, ferry
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane BCN - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Rijekashuttle
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
11h 30m
€139–900
Fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle, ferry
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane BCN - ZAG
2. Take a shuttle bus from Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airport to Rijekashuttle
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
10h 18m
€275–772
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane BCN - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Airporttrain
4. Take the bus from Trieste Airport to Rijeka bus stationbus
5. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
12h 52m
€90–273
Fly to Split Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Split Airport (SPU)plane BCN - SPU
2. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
3. Take the ferry from Zadar to Port of Mali Losinjferry
4. Take the bus from Mali Lošinj to Cresbus
13h 19m
€93–274
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Padovabus
2. Take the bus from Padova to Triestebus
3. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
4. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus
25h 53m
Bus via Milan
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Venice - Mestre Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Venezia Mestre to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus
4. Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus
30h 35m
€149–276

Barcelona to Cres by train, bus, foot, and ferry

1Weekly Services

25h 21mAverage Duration

€387Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,223.9 km
Duration: 9h 48m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Cres, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Cres, Peškera via Padova, Trieste, Trieste, Autostazione, Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor, and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 25h 53m.

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