How to travel from Cres to Šibenik, Croatia
The distance between Cres and Šibenik is around 218km (135 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 4h 20m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Cres to Šibenik by ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Šibenik → Cres if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry to Ilovik, bus
Take a ferry to Ilovik and then to Zadar then take the bus to Šibenik.
- Duration5h 30m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costHRK 195($26)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Valbiska then drive to Šibenik.
- Duration4h 20m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costHRK 415($55)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cres and Šibenik
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cres to Šibenik by ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around HRK 195 ($26) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then drive and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 415 ($55).
The distance between Cres and Šibenik is around 218km (135 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 176km (109 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Cres and Šibenik by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Cres to Šibenik is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx HRK 415 ($55).
The cheapest way to travel between Cres and Šibenik is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 195 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cres and Šibenik. We recommend that you take a ferry to Valbiska then drive to Šibenik. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cres and Šibenik. We recommend that you take a ferry to Valbiska then drive to Šibenik. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cres to Šibenik. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rijeka then take the bus to Šibenik. instead which will take 6h 10m.
The closest major airport to Šibenik is Split Airport (SPU) (SPU) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Šibenik. Zadar Airport (ZAD) (ZAD) and Zagreb Airport (ZAG) (ZAG) 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 Šibenik. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rijeka then take the bus to Šibenik. instead which will take 6h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cres to Šibenik is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around HRK 195 ($26).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cres and Šibenik
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry to Ilovik, bus + 2 similar | 5h 30m | HRK 195($26) | twice a week | 218km (135 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 6h 10m | HRK 195($26) | once daily | 416km (259 miles) |
| Ferry to Rijeka, Bus | 7h 25m | HRK 225($30) | once daily | 338km (210 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 4h 20m | HRK 415($55) | 6 times a week | 323km (201 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cres and Šibenik
Bus companies
Nomago
Autotransport Šibenik
Autobusni Promet
Brioni Pula
Ferry operators
Jadrolinija
Kapetan Luka
Airports near Šibenik
The following major airports near Šibenik offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.
Split Airport (SPU)
- Distance
- 39km (24 miles) from Šibenik
Zadar Airport (ZAD)
- Distance
- 59km (37 miles) from Šibenik
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
- Distance
- 223km (138 miles) from Šibenik