How to travel from Cres to Zagreb, Croatia
The distance between Cres and Zagreb is around 203km (126 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 2h 50m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Cres to Zagreb 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 Zagreb → Cres if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Rijeka then take the bus to Zagreb.
- Duration3h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costHRK 105($14)
Multiple operators
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Rijeka then take the train to Zagreb Glavni Kolod Train Station.
- Duration5h 50m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costHRK 90($12)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Valbiska then drive to Zagreb.
- Duration2h 50m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costHRK 270($36)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cres and Zagreb
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cres to Zagreb by ferry, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around HRK 90 ($12) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 270 ($36).
The distance between Cres and Zagreb is around 203km (126 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 161km (100 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Cres and Zagreb by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Cres to Zagreb is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx HRK 270 ($36).
The cheapest way to travel between Cres and Zagreb is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around HRK 90 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cres and Zagreb. We recommend that you take a ferry to Valbiska then drive to Zagreb. instead which will take 2h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cres and Zagreb. We recommend that you take a ferry to Valbiska then drive to Zagreb. instead which will take 2h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cres to Zagreb. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rijeka then take the bus to Zagreb. instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Zagreb is Zagreb Airport (ZAG) (ZAG) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Zagreb. Rijeka Airport (RJK) (RJK) and Pula Airport (PUY) (PUY) 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 Zagreb. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rijeka then take the bus to Zagreb. instead which will take 3h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cres to Zagreb is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around HRK 105 ($14).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cres and Zagreb
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 3h 25m | HRK 105($14) | once daily | 203km (126 miles) |
| Ferry to Rijeka, Bus | 3h 40m | HRK 130($17) | once daily | 203km (126 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 5h 50m | HRK 90($12) | 4 times a week | 268km (167 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 2h 50m | HRK 270($36) | 6 times a week | 206km (128 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cres and Zagreb
Bus companies
Skreb
Nomago
Croatia Bus
Autobusni Promet
Train operators
Ferry operators
Jadrolinija
Airports near Zagreb
The following major airports near Zagreb offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Zagreb
Rijeka Airport (RJK)
- Distance
- 128km (80 miles) from Zagreb
Pula Airport (PUY)
- Distance
- 190km (118 miles) from Zagreb