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

The cheapest way to get from Cres to Ancona is to bus which costs €85 - €150 and takes 14h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cres to Ancona is to bus and ferry and train which takes 7h 38m and costs €95 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Cres and Ancona?

No, there is no direct bus from Cres to Ancona. However, there are services departing from Cres, Peškera and arriving at Ancona via Rijeka bus station and Verona Porta Nuova Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 4m.

Is there a direct ferry between Cres and Ancona?

No, there is no direct ferry from Cres to Ancona. However, there are services departing from Cres and arriving at Port of Ancona via Port of Mali Losinj and Port of Zadar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.

How far is it from Cres to Ancona?

The distance between Cres and Ancona is 402 km.

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

The best way to get from Cres to Ancona without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 7h 38m and costs €95 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Cres to Ancona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cres to Ancona bus from?

Cres to Ancona bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, depart from Cres, Peškera station.

Where does the Cres to Ancona bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ancona?

There are 2232+ hotels available in Ancona.

Cres to Ancona - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and Catamaran

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There are 3 ways to get from Cres to Ancona by bus, ferry, or train

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Bus, ferry, train
best
1. Take the bus from Cres to Mali Lošinjbus
2. Take the ferry from Port of Mali Losinj to Pesaroferry
3. Take the train from Pesaro to Anconatrain Fr
7h 38m
€96–253
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cres, Peškera to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Veronabus
3. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova Station to Anconabus
14h 4m
€87–149
Ferry, Catamaran
1. Take the ferry from Cres to Mali lošinjferry
2. Take the ferry from Port of Mali Losinj to Port of Zadarferry
3. Take the ferry from Port of Zadar to Port of Anconaferry 51
13h 30m
€122–189

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

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7h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 402.5 km
Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Cres, Croatia and Ancona, Italy?

You can take a bus from Cres, Peškera to Ancona via Rijeka bus station, Verona, and Verona Porta Nuova Station in around 14h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Cres to Port of Ancona via Mali lošinj, Port of Mali Losinj, and Port of Zadar in around 13h 30m.

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