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How to get fromRab to Cresby car ferry, ferry, busferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Rab to Cres by car ferry, ferry, busferry, or bus

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  1. Line 338 car ferry, line 332 ferry

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Lopar to Valbiskacarferry car ferry 338
    2. Take the ferry from Valbiska to Meragferry ferry 332
    4h 34m
    €36–66

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Rab, Bus Station to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbusferry bus ferry Arriva
    2. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus bus Arriva
    5h 59m
    €2–34

  3. Bus and ferry, ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Rab, Bus Station to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbusferry bus ferry Arriva
    2. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry ferry 9308
    5h 29m
    €26–57

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  • Distance: 61.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Rab to Cres. However, you can take the bus to Lopar, walk to Lopar, take the line 338 car ferry to Valbiska, walk to Valbiska, take the line 332 ferry to Merag, then take the taxi to Cres. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rab, Bus Station to Cres via Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor and Rijeka in around 5h 29m.

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