How to travel from Cres to Varazdin, Croatia
The distance between Cres and Varazdin is around 289km (180 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 4h 10m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Cres to Varazdin 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 Varazdin → Cres if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Rijeka then take the bus to Varaždin.
- Duration5h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costHRK 255($34)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Rijeka then take the train to Zagreb Glavni Kolod Train Station and then to Varazdin.
- Duration8h 15m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costHRK 150($20)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Brestova then drive to Varaždin.
- Duration4h 10m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical costHRK 415($55)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cres and Varazdin
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cres to Varazdin by ferry, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around HRK 150 ($20) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 415 ($55).
The distance between Cres and Varazdin is around 289km (180 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 220km (137 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Cres and Varazdin by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Cres to Varazdin is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx HRK 415 ($55).
The cheapest way to travel between Cres and Varazdin is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around HRK 150 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cres and Varazdin. We recommend that you take a ferry to Brestova then drive to Varaždin. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cres and Varazdin. We recommend that you take a ferry to Brestova then drive to Varaždin. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cres to Varazdin. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rijeka then take the bus to Varaždin. instead which will take 5h 15m.
The closest major airport to Varazdin is Zagreb Airport (ZAG) (ZAG) which is approximately 68km (42 miles) from Varazdin. Rijeka Airport (RJK) (RJK) 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 Varazdin. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rijeka then take the bus to Varaždin. instead which will take 5h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cres to Varazdin is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around HRK 255 ($34).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cres and Varazdin
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Bus | 5h 15m | HRK 255($34) | once daily | 289km (180 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 8h 15m | HRK 150($20) | 4 times a week | 371km (230 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 4h 10m | HRK 415($55) | every 4 hours | 325km (202 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cres and Varazdin
Train operators
Ferry operators
Jadrolinija
Bus companies
Autobusni Promet
Airports near Varazdin
The following major airports near Varazdin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
- Distance
- 68km (42 miles) from Varazdin
Rijeka Airport (RJK)
- Distance
- 184km (115 miles) from Varazdin
Osijek Airport (OSI)
- Distance
- 212km (132 miles) from Varazdin