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

The cheapest way to get from Rab to Cres is to line 338 ferry and line 1870 bus which costs €11 - €24 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rab to Cres is to line 338 ferry and line 1870 bus which takes 4h 35m and costs €11 - €24.

Is there a direct bus between Rab and Cres?

No, there is no direct bus from Rab station to Cres. However, there are services departing from Rab, Bus Station and arriving at Cres, Peškera via Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Rab to Cres?

The distance between Rab and Cres is 62 km.

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

The best way to get from Rab to Cres without a car is to line 338 ferry and line 1870 bus which takes 4h 35m and costs €11 - €24.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Rab to Cres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rab to Cres bus from?

Rab to Cres bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, depart from Rab, Bus Station.

Where does the Rab to Cres bus arrive?

Rab to Cres bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, arrive at Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor station.

Where can I stay near Cres?

There are 5891+ hotels available in Cres.

Rab to Cres - 2 ways to travel via line 338 ferry, and line 1870 bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Rab to Cres by ferry, bus, or busferry

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Line 338 ferry, line 1870 bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Lopar to Valbiskaferry 338
2. Take the bus from Valibska ferry point to Cresbus 1870
4h 35m
€11–24
Bus and ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Rab, Bus Station to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbusferry Arriva
2. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus Arriva
5h 59m
€2–34

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Distance: 62 km
Duration: 4h 35m

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 ferry to Valbiska, walk to Valibska ferry point, then take the line 1870 bus to Cres. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rab, Bus Station to Cres, Peškera via Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 5h 59m.

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