How to travel from Cres to Split, Croatia
The distance between Cres and Split is around 306km (190 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Cres to Split 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 Split → Cres if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Ilovik and then to Zadar then fly from Zadar (ZAD) to Split (SPU).
- Duration7hrs
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical costHRK 3,040($405)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Rijeka then take the bus to Gospic and then to Split.
- Duration6h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costHRK 270($36)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Rijeka then take the train to Ostarije and then to Split.
- Duration8h 35m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costHRK 255($34)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Valbiska then drive to Split.
- Duration5hrs
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costHRK 495($66)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cres and Split
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cres to Split by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around HRK 225 ($30) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 775 ($105).
The distance between Cres and Split is around 306km (190 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 224km (139 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Cres and Split by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Cres to Split is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx HRK 775 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Cres and Split is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 225 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cres and Split. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rijeka then take the bus to Zagreb Airport then fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Split (SPU). instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cres and Split. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rijeka then take the bus to Zagreb Airport then fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Split (SPU). instead which will take 4h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cres to Split. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rijeka then take the bus to Zagreb Airport then fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Split (SPU). instead which will take 4h 55m.
The closest major airport to Split is Split Airport (SPU) (SPU) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Split. 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 Split. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rijeka then take the bus to Gospic and then to Split. instead which will take 6h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cres to Split is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around HRK 270 ($36).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cres and Split
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 2 similar | 7hrs | HRK 3,040($405) | twice a week | 1,363km (847 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 4h 55m | HRK 775($105) | once daily | 476km (296 miles) |
| Ferry to Rijeka, bus and plane | 6h 55m | HRK 1,260($170) | once daily | 1,797km (1,117 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 6h 30m | HRK 270($36) | once daily | 467km (290 miles) |
| Ferry to Ilovik, bus | 7h 20m | HRK 225($30) | twice a week | 306km (190 miles) |
| Ferry to Rijeka, Bus | 8h 60m | HRK 295($39) | once daily | 425km (264 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 8h 35m | HRK 255($34) | once a week | 486km (302 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 5hrs | HRK 495($66) | 6 times a week | 392km (243 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cres and Split
Bus companies
Velebit Tours
Samoborček
Prijevoz Knežević
Autotransport Šibenik
Airlines
Croatia Airlines
Transavia Holland
Ferry operators
Jadrolinija
Kapetan Luka
Train operators
Airports near Split
The following major airports near Split offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.
Split Airport (SPU)
- Distance
- 12km (7 miles) from Split
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
- Distance
- 249km (155 miles) from Split
Osijek Airport (OSI)
- Distance
- 287km (178 miles) from Split