How to travel from Mljet Island to Cres, Croatia
The distance between Mljet Island and Cres is around 618km (384 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 45m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Mljet Island to Cres by ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cres → Mljet Island if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Bus
Take a ferry to Dubrovnik then fly from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Zagreb (ZAG) then take the bus to Rijeka - Autobusni Kolodvor then take a ferry to Cres.
- Duration6h 45m
- Flight time55min
- Typical costHRK 1,080($145)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Split then take the train to Rijeka Train Station then take a ferry to Cres.
- Duration10h 10m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costHRK 495($66)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Split then take the bus to Rijeka then take a ferry to Cres.
- Duration12h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costHRK 660($88)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mljet Island and Cres
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Mljet Island to Cres by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around HRK 460 ($61) and will take around 13h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 1,080 ($145).
The distance between Mljet Island and Cres is around 618km (384 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 348km (216 miles)
It takes around 10h 10m to get from Mljet Island and Cres by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Mljet Island to Cres is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx HRK 1,080 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Mljet Island and Cres is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 460 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Mljet Island and Cres. We recommend that you take a ferry to Dubrovnik then fly from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Zagreb (ZAG) then take the bus to Rijeka - Autobusni Kolodvor then take a ferry to Cres. instead which will take 6h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mljet Island and Cres. We recommend that you take a ferry to Dubrovnik then fly from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Zagreb (ZAG) then take the bus to Rijeka - Autobusni Kolodvor then take a ferry to Cres. instead which will take 6h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mljet Island to Cres. We recommend that you take a ferry to Dubrovnik then fly from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Zagreb (ZAG) then take the bus to Rijeka - Autobusni Kolodvor then take a ferry to Cres. instead which will take 6h 45m.
The closest major airport to Cres is Pula Airport (PUY) (PUY) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Cres. Rijeka Airport (RJK) (RJK) 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 Mljet Island to Cres. We recommend that you take a ferry to Split then take the train to Rijeka Train Station then take a ferry to Cres. instead which will take 10h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mljet Island to Cres is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 10h 10m and will usually cost around HRK 495 ($66).
Compare travel optionsbetween Mljet Island and Cres
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 6h 45m | HRK 1,080($145) | once daily | 684km (425 miles) |
| Ferry to Split, plane and bus | 9h 10m | HRK 1,125($150) | once daily | 669km (416 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 10h 10m | HRK 495($66) | twice a week | 677km (421 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 12h 50m | HRK 660($88) | once daily | 618km (384 miles) |
| Ferry to Dubrovnik, bus | 13h 55m | HRK 460($61) | once daily | 848km (527 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Mljet Island and Cres
Ferry operators
Kapetan Luka
Jadrolinija
G & V Line Dubrovnik
Train operators
Bus companies
Brioni Pula
Croatia Bus
Pleso Prijevoz
Airlines
Croatia Airlines
Airports near Cres
The following major airports near Cres offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.
Pula Airport (PUY)
- Distance
- 36km (22 miles) from Cres
Rijeka Airport (RJK)
- Distance
- 39km (24 miles) from Cres
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
- Distance
- 161km (100 miles) from Cres