How to travel from Cres to Žumberak, Croatia
The distance between Cres and Žumberak is around 204km (127 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 3h 35m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Cres to Žumberak 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 Žumberak → Cres if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Rijeka then take the bus to Karlovac.
- Duration4h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costHRK 555($74)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Rijeka then take the train to Jastrebarsko.
- Duration5h 40m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costHRK 660($88)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Brestova then drive to Žumberak.
- Duration3h 35m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical costHRK 300($40)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cres and Žumberak
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cres to Žumberak by ferry, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around HRK 175 ($23) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 300 ($40).
The distance between Cres and Žumberak is around 204km (127 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 127km (79 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Cres and Žumberak by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Cres to Žumberak is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx HRK 300 ($40).
The cheapest way to travel between Cres and Žumberak is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 175 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cres and Žumberak. We recommend that you take a ferry to Brestova then drive to Žumberak. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cres and Žumberak. We recommend that you take a ferry to Brestova then drive to Žumberak. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cres to Žumberak. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rijeka then take the bus to Karlovac. instead which will take 4h 15m.
The closest major airport to Žumberak is Zagreb Airport (ZAG) (ZAG) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Žumberak. 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 Žumberak. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rijeka then take the bus to Karlovac. instead which will take 4h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cres to Žumberak is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around HRK 555 ($74).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cres and Žumberak
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 4h 15m | HRK 555($74) | once daily | 206km (128 miles) |
| Ferry to Rijeka, Bus | 4h 30m | HRK 345($46) | once daily | 204km (127 miles) |
| Ferry to Rijeka, Bus | 4h 55m | HRK 175($23) | once daily | 268km (166 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 5h 40m | HRK 660($88) | once a week | 273km (169 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 3h 35m | HRK 300($40) | every 4 hours | 233km (145 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cres and Žumberak
Bus companies
Nomago
Croatia Bus
Autobusni Promet
Brioni Pula
Ferry operators
Jadrolinija
Train operators
Airports near Žumberak
The following major airports near Žumberak offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Žumberak
Rijeka Airport (RJK)
- Distance
- 90km (56 miles) from Žumberak
Pula Airport (PUY)
- Distance
- 152km (94 miles) from Žumberak