There are 8 ways to get from Cres to Hvar by bus, ferry, train, shuttle, plane, or busferry
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Bus, ferry via Zadar
best- Take the bus from Cres to Mali Lošinjbus
- Take the ferry from Port of Mali Losinj to Zadarferry
- Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Split Bus Stationbus
- Take the ferry from Port of Split to Hvarferry
10h 1m€41–128Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Cres to Mali lošinjferry
- Take the ferry from Port of Mali Losinj to Zadarferry
- Take the bus from Zadar bus station to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus 898 / ...
- Take the ferry from Port of Split to Hvarferry
12h 40m€81–181Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Cres to Rijekaferry
- Take the train from Rijeka to Ostarijetrain Re
- Take the train from Ostarije to Splittrain Ic
- Take the ferry from Port of Split to Hvarferry
13h 56m€116–180Ferry, shuttle to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly to Split Airport
- Take the ferry from Cres to Rijekaferry
- Take a shuttle bus from Rijeka to Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airport
- Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Split Airport (SPU)plane ZAG - SPU
- Take the ferry from Port of Split to Hvarferry
9h 37m€282–708Bus, bus and ferry
- Take the bus from Cres to Karlovacbus
- Take the bus from Karlovac to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
- Take the busferry from Split Bus Station to Jelsabusferry
13h 22m€56–113Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Cres, Peškera to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus
- Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Split Bus Stationbus
- Take the ferry from Port of Split to Hvarferry
18h 28m€51–166Ferry, bus to Pula Airport, fly to Split Airport
- Take the ferry from Cres to Rijekaferry
- Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus
- Fly from Pula Airport (PUY) to Split Airport (SPU)plane PUY - SPU
- Take the ferry from Port of Split to Hvarferry
13h 43m€153–283Ferry, shuttle to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly to Brac
- Take the ferry from Cres to Rijekaferry
- Take a shuttle bus from Rijeka to Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airport
- Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Brac (BWK)plane ZAG - BWK
- Take the ferry from Bol to Hvarferry
9h 13m€350–1,135
Cres to Hvar by ferry, foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cres to Hvar is to bus and ferry via Zadar which costs €40 - €130 and takes 10h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Cres to Hvar is to ferry and shuttle and fly which takes 9h 13m and costs €350 - €1200.
No, there is no direct bus from Cres to Hvar. However, there are services departing from Cres and arriving at Hvar via Karlovac, Split Bus Station and Jelsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 22m.
The distance between Cres and Hvar is 328 km.
The best way to get from Cres to Hvar without a car is to bus and ferry via Zadar which takes 10h 1m and costs €40 - €130.
It takes approximately 10h 1m to get from Cres to Hvar, including transfers.
Cres to Hvar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cres station.
Cres to Hvar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlovac station.
There are 3342+ hotels available in Hvar.
What companies run services between Cres, Croatia and Hvar, Croatia?
There is no direct connection from Cres to Hvar. However, you can take the bus to Mali Lošinj, walk to Port Of Mali Losinj, take the ferry to Zadar, walk to Zadar - Liburnska obala, take the line 2 bus to Zadar - Kolovare, walk to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor, take the bus to Split Bus Station, walk to Port Of Split, then take the ferry to Hvar. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Cres to Hvar via Mali lošinj, Port of Mali Losinj, Zadar, Zadar - Liburnska obala, Zadar, Zadar bus station, Split, Autobusni Kolodvor, and Port of Split in around 12h 40m.
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Split Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–100
Flights from Pula Airport to Split Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120–420
Flights from Pula Airport to Split Airport via Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €70–130
Flights from Pula Airport to Split Airport via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €110–390
Flights from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Brac
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–330
- Phone
- +385 60 333 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Train from Rijeka to Ostarije
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Train from Ostarije to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–85
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cres to Mali Lošinj
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zadar bus station to Split, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cres to Karlovac
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Karlovac to Split, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rijeka bus station to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Rome2Rio's guide to Jadrolinija
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +385 72 303 337
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Port of Mali Losinj to Zadar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Cres to Mali lošinj
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Port of Mali Losinj to Zadar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Cres to Rijeka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Cres to Rijeka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Cres to Rijeka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Cres to Rijeka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Bol to Hvar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Jadrolinija
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