Rome2Rio

How to get fromHvar to Cresby ferry, bus, busferry, train, plane, or shuttle

Find Transport to Cres

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Hvar to Cres by ferry, bus, busferry, train, plane, 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.

  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Hvar to Port of Splitferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Zadar to Port of Mali Losinjferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Mali Lošinj to Cresbus bus
    8h 55m
    €52–134

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Jelsa to Split Bus Stationbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus bus
    12h 17m
    €31–89

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Hvar to Port of Splitferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Split to Ostarijetrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Ogulin to Rijekatrain train Re
    4. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry ferry
    14h 46m
    €117–181

  4. Ferry to Split Airport, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Hvar to Port of Splitferry ferry
    2. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane plane SPU - ZAG
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airport to Rijekashuttle bus
    4. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry ferry
    9h 39m
    €284–712

  5. Ferry, bus via Cres

    1. Take the ferry from Hvar to Port of Splitferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Zadar to Port of Mali Losinjferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Mali lošinj to Cresferry ferry
    10h
    €83–182

  6. Ferry, bus #2

    1. Take the ferry from Hvar to Port of Splitferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus bus
    12h 29m
    €52–152

  7. Ferry to Split Airport, fly to Pula Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Hvar to Port of Splitferry ferry
    2. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Pula Airport (PUY)plane plane SPU - PUY
    3. Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka bus stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry ferry
    12h 56m
    €155–287

  8. Ferry to Brac, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Hvar to Bolferry ferry
    2. Fly from Brac (BWK) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane plane BWK - ZAG
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airport to Rijekashuttle bus
    4. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry ferry
    9h 9m
    €352–1,140

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€117Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hvar to Cres.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 336 km
  • Duration: 8h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Hvar to Cres. However, you can take the ferry to Port of Split, walk to Split, Autobusni Kolodvor, take the bus to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor, take the line 2 bus to Zadar - Liburnska obala, walk to Zadar, take the ferry to Port of Mali Losinj, walk to Mali Lošinj, then take the bus to Cres. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hvar to Cres, Peškera via Jelsa, Jelsa, Split Bus Station, Split, Autobusni Kolodvor, and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 12h 17m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Croatia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides