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

The cheapest way to get from Novalja to Cres is to ferry and bus which costs €30 - €40 and takes 4h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Novalja to Cres is to ferry and bus which takes 4h 40m and costs €30 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Novalja and Cres?

No, there is no direct bus from Novalja to Cres. However, there are services departing from Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor and arriving at Cres, Peškera via Crikvenica, Autobusni Kolodvor and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

Is there a direct ferry between Novalja and Cres?

No, there is no direct ferry from Novalja to Cres. However, there are services departing from Novalja and arriving at Cres via Mali lošinj. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Novalja to Cres?

The distance between Novalja and Cres is 96 km.

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

The best way to get from Novalja to Cres without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 4h 40m and costs €30 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Novalja to Cres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Novalja to Cres bus from?

Novalja to Cres bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, depart from Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor station.

Where does the Novalja to Cres bus arrive?

Novalja to Cres bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, arrive at Crikvenica, Autobusni Kolodvor station.

Where can I stay near Cres?

There are 5211+ hotels available in Cres.

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There are 3 ways to get from Novalja to Cres by ferry or bus

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Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Novalja to Port of Mali Losinjferry
2. Take the bus from Mali Lošinj to Cresbus 1870
4h 40m
€30–36
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor to Crikvenica, Autobusni Kolodvorbus Arriva
2. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus Arriva
6h 39m
€3–44
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Novalja to Port of Mali Losinjferry
2. Take the ferry from Mali lošinj to Cresferry 9308
5h 45m
€61–84

Novalja to Cres by ferry and bus

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4h 40mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 95.9 km
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor to Cres, Peškera via Crikvenica, Autobusni Kolodvor and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Novalja to Cres via Port Of Mali Losinj and Mali lošinj in around 5h 45m.

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