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

The cheapest way to get from Dubrovnik to Cres is to bus via Karlovac which costs €45 - €75 and takes 13h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dubrovnik to Cres is to fly and shuttle and ferry which takes 8h 23m and costs €270 - €700.

Is there a direct bus between Dubrovnik and Cres?

No, there is no direct bus from Dubrovnik to Cres. However, there are services departing from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor and arriving at Cres via Karlovac. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.

How far is it from Dubrovnik to Cres?

The distance between Dubrovnik and Cres is 494 km.

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

The best way to get from Dubrovnik to Cres without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 13h 15m and costs €90 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 13h 15m to get from Dubrovnik to Cres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dubrovnik to Cres bus from?

Dubrovnik to Cres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor station.

Where does the Dubrovnik to Cres bus arrive?

Dubrovnik to Cres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlovac station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Dubrovnik to Cres?

Book your Dubrovnik to Cres bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Cres?

There are 5211+ hotels available in Cres.

Dubrovnik to Cres - 5 ways to travel via ferry, bus, plane, and shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Dubrovnik to Cres by ferry, bus, plane, or shuttle

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Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Dubrovnik to Port of Splitferry
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 15m
€91–189
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus Arriva
2. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus Arriva
15h 29m
€6–70
Bus via Karlovac
1. Take the bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Karlovacbus N942
2. Take the bus from Karlovac to Cresbus 1870
13h 20m
€45–74
Fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle, ferry
1. Fly from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane DBV - ZAG
2. Take a shuttle bus from Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airport to Rijekashuttle
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
8h 23m
€275–690
Fly to Pula Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Pula Airport (PUY)plane DBV - PUY
2. Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka bus stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
16h 10m
€141–255

Dubrovnik to Cres by bus

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13h 20mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 493.5 km
Duration: 13h 15m

What companies run services between Dubrovnik, Croatia and Cres, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Cres via Karlovac in around 13h 20m.

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