There are 4 ways to get from Zagreb to Cres by bus, ferry, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, ferry
best- Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus Arriva
- Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry 9308
4h 29m€72–87Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zagreb to Cres, Peškerabus Arriva
5h 14m€2–29Train, ferry
- Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Rijekatrain Re / ...
- Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry 9308
6h 38m€45–62Bus via Rijeka
- Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus Arriva
- Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus Arriva
4h 59m€48–64
Zagreb to Cres by bus, foot, and ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zagreb to Cres is to bus which costs €2 - €29 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Zagreb to Cres is to bus and ferry which takes 4h 29m and costs €70 - €90.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zagreb and arriving at Cres, Peškera. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Zagreb and Cres is 215 km.
The best way to get from Zagreb to Cres without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 4h 29m and costs €70 - €90.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Zagreb to Cres, including transfers.
Zagreb to Cres bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, depart from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
Zagreb to Cres bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, arrive at Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
Book your Zagreb to Cres bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.
There are 3974+ hotels available in Cres.
What companies run services between Zagreb, Croatia and Cres, Croatia?
You can take a bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškera via Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 4h 59m.
- Phone
- +385 60 333 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Rijeka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
- Phone
- +385 (0)72 660 660
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €1–12
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €1–12
- 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
Bus from Zagreb to Cres, Peškera
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €2–29
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
Rome2Rio's guide to Jadrolinija
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +385 72 303 337
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Rijeka to Cres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Rijeka to Cres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Jadrolinija
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