There are 3 ways to get from Novalja to Cres by ferry or bus
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Ferry, bus
best- Take the ferry from Novalja to Port of Mali Losinjferry
- Take the bus from Mali Lošinj to Cresbus 1870
4h 40m€29–37Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Novalja Autobusna Stanica to Senjbus
- Take the bus from Senj to Rijeka bus stationbus 938
- Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus
6h 34m€11–35Ferry
- Take the ferry from Novalja to Port of Mali Losinjferry
- Take the ferry from Mali lošinj to Cresferry 9308
5h 45m€55–79
Novalja to Cres by ferry and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Novalja to Cres is to bus which costs €11 - €35 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Novalja to Cres is to ferry and bus which takes 4h 40m and costs €29 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Novalja to Cres. However, there are services departing from Novalja Autobusna Stanica and arriving at Cres, Peškera via Senj and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
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.
The distance between Novalja and Cres is 96 km.
The best way to get from Novalja to Cres without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 4h 40m and costs €29 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Novalja to Cres, including transfers.
Novalja to Cres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Novalja Autobusna Stanica station.
Novalja to Cres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Senj station.
There are 5929+ hotels available in Cres.
What companies run services between Novalja, Croatia and Cres, Croatia?
You can take a bus from Novalja Autobusna Stanica to Cres, Peškera via Senj and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Novalja to Cres via Port Of Mali Losinj and Mali lošinj in around 5h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Mali Lošinj to Cres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Novalja Autobusna Stanica to Senj
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Senj to Rijeka bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +385 (0)72 660 660
- [email protected]
- Website
- arriva.com.hr
Bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškera
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €1–17
- Website
- https://www.arriva.com.hr/en-us/home
- Phone
- +39 0721.21332
- [email protected]
- Website
- gomoviaggi.com
Ferry from Novalja to Port of Mali Losinj
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €25–30
- Schedules at
- gomoviaggi.com
Ferry from Novalja to Port of Mali Losinj
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €25–30
- Schedules at
- gomoviaggi.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Jadrolinija
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +385 72 303 337
- [email protected]
- Website
- jadrolinija.hr
Ferry from Mali lošinj to Cres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.jadrolinija.hr/en
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