How to travel from Cres to Dubrovnik, Croatia
The distance between Cres and Dubrovnik is around 557km (346 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Cres to Dubrovnik by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dubrovnik → Cres if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Bus and Plane
Take a ferry to Rijeka then take the bus to Zagreb Airport then fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Dubrovnik (DBV).
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical costHRK 880($115)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Ilovik and then to Zadar then take the bus to Dubrovnik.
- Duration10h 15m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costHRK 280($37)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry, Train and Bus
Take a ferry to Rijeka then take the train to Ostarije and then to Split then take the bus to Dubrovnik bus station.
- Duration12h 25m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costHRK 390($52)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Valbiska then drive to Dubrovnik.
- Duration7h 25m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costHRK 730($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cres and Dubrovnik
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cres to Dubrovnik by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around HRK 280 ($37) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 880 ($115).
The distance between Cres and Dubrovnik is around 557km (346 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 388km (241 miles)
It takes around 10h 15m to get from Cres and Dubrovnik by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Cres to Dubrovnik is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx HRK 880 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Cres and Dubrovnik is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 280 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cres and Dubrovnik. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rijeka then take the bus to Zagreb Airport then fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Dubrovnik (DBV). instead which will take 5h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cres and Dubrovnik. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rijeka then take the bus to Zagreb Airport then fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Dubrovnik (DBV). instead which will take 5h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cres to Dubrovnik. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rijeka then take the bus to Zagreb Airport then fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Dubrovnik (DBV). instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Dubrovnik is Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) (DBV) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Dubrovnik. Split Airport (SPU) (SPU) and Osijek Airport (OSI) (OSI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Cres to Dubrovnik. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ilovik and then to Zadar then take the bus to Dubrovnik. instead which will take 10h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cres to Dubrovnik is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 15m and will usually cost around HRK 280 ($37).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cres and Dubrovnik
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 10m | HRK 880($115) | once daily | 623km (387 miles) |
| Ferry to Rijeka, bus and plane | 5h 20m | HRK 1,365($180) | once daily | 748km (465 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 3 similar | 10h 15m | HRK 280($37) | twice a week | 557km (346 miles) |
| Ferry to Rijeka, bus | 10h 55m | HRK 355($47) | once daily | 704km (437 miles) |
| Ferry to Ilovik, bus | 11h 35m | HRK 435($58) | twice a week | 563km (350 miles) |
| Ferry to Rijeka, bus | 13h 50m | HRK 535($71) | once daily | 649km (404 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Bus | 12h 25m | HRK 390($52) | once a week | 745km (463 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 7h 25m | HRK 730($95) | 6 times a week | 583km (362 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cres and Dubrovnik
Bus companies
Croatia Bus
Velebit Tours
Samoborček
Autobusni Promet
Train operators
Airlines
Croatia Airlines
Ferry operators
Jadrolinija
Kapetan Luka
Airports near Dubrovnik
The following major airports near Dubrovnik offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.
Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
- Distance
- 17km (10 miles) from Dubrovnik
Split Airport (SPU)
- Distance
- 176km (109 miles) from Dubrovnik
Osijek Airport (OSI)
- Distance
- 318km (198 miles) from Dubrovnik