How to travel from Cres to Krka National Park, Croatia
The distance between Cres and Krka National Park is around 242km (150 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 4h 35m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Cres to Krka National Park by ferry, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Krka National Park → Cres if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Ilovik and then to Zadar then take the bus to Skradin.
- Duration5h 10m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costHRK 580($77)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Rijeka then take the train to Ostarije and then to Drnis.
- Duration7h 25m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costHRK 480($64)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Valbiska then drive to Krka National Park.
- Duration4h 35m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costHRK 420($56)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cres and Krka National Park
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cres to Krka National Park by ferry, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around HRK 420 ($56) and will take around 4h 35m.
The distance between Cres and Krka National Park is around 242km (150 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 167km (103 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Cres and Krka National Park by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Cres to Krka National Park is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx HRK 420 ($56).
The cheapest way to travel between Cres and Krka National Park is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around HRK 420 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cres and Krka National Park. We recommend that you take a ferry to Valbiska then drive to Krka National Park. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cres and Krka National Park. We recommend that you take a ferry to Valbiska then drive to Krka National Park. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cres to Krka National Park. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ilovik and then to Zadar then take the bus to Skradin. instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Krka National Park is Split Airport (SPU) (SPU) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Krka National Park. Zagreb Airport (ZAG) (ZAG) 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 Krka National Park. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ilovik and then to Zadar then take the bus to Skradin. instead which will take 5h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cres to Krka National Park is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around HRK 580 ($77).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cres and Krka National Park
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Bus + 3 similar | 5h 10m | HRK 580($77) | twice a week | 246km (153 miles) |
| Ferry to Ilovik, bus | 5h 30m | HRK 580($77) | twice a week | 242km (150 miles) |
| Ferry to Rijeka, bus | 6h 15m | HRK 610($81) | once daily | 430km (267 miles) |
| Ferry to Rijeka, Bus | 8h 15m | HRK 550($73) | once daily | 386km (240 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 7h 25m | HRK 480($64) | once a week | 423km (263 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 4h 35m | HRK 420($56) | 6 times a week | 331km (206 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cres and Krka National Park
Bus companies
Prijevoz Knežević
Croatia Bus
Nomago
Brioni Pula
Ferry operators
Jadrolinija
Kapetan Luka
Train operators
Airports near Krka National Park
The following major airports near Krka National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.
Split Airport (SPU)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Krka National Park
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
- Distance
- 202km (125 miles) from Krka National Park
Osijek Airport (OSI)
- Distance
- 282km (175 miles) from Krka National Park