There are 4 ways to get from Zadar to Cres by ferry or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, bus
best- Take the ferry from Zadar to Port of Mali Losinjferry
- Take the bus from Mali Lošinj, Lošinjskih Brodograditelja to Cresbus Arriva
4h 20m€26–55Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus Arriva
- Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus Arriva
7h 19m€3–55Ferry
- Take the ferry from Zadar to Port of Mali Losinjferry
- Take the ferry from Mali lošinj to Cresferry 9308
5h 15m€65–114Ferry via Port of Zadar
- Take the ferry from Port of Zadar to Port of Mali Losinjferry 9141
- Take the ferry from Mali lošinj to Cresferry 9308
5h 30m€67–107
Zadar to Cres by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zadar to Cres is to ferry and bus which costs €26 - €55 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Zadar to Cres is to ferry and bus which takes 4h 20m and costs €26 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Zadar to Cres. However, there are services departing from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Cres, Peškera via Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Zadar to Cres. However, there are services departing from Zadar and arriving at Cres via Mali lošinj. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Zadar and Cres is 136 km.
The best way to get from Zadar to Cres without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 4h 20m and costs €26 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Zadar to Cres, including transfers.
Zadar to Cres bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, depart from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
Zadar to Cres bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, arrive at Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
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What companies run services between Zadar, Croatia and Cres, Croatia?
You can take a bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškera via Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Zadar to Cres via Port Of Mali Losinj and Mali lošinj in around 5h 15m.
- Phone
- +385 (0)72 660 660
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
Bus from Mali Lošinj, Lošinjskih Brodograditelja to Cres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €1
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
Bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2–30
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
Bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškera
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €1–17
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
Rome2Rio's guide to Jadrolinija
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +385 72 303 337
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Zadar to Port of Mali Losinj
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Zadar to Port of Mali Losinj
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Mali lošinj to Cres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Mali lošinj to Cres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Jadrolinija
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