How to travel from Zagreb to Cres, Croatia
The distance between Zagreb and Cres is around 202km (125 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 50m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Zagreb to Cres by bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cres → Zagreb if you're planning a return trip.
Bus to Rijeka Central Bus Station, Ferry
Take the bus to Rijeka Central Bus Station then take a ferry to Cres.
- Duration3h 40m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costHRK 130($17)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Valbiska then take a ferry to Merag.
- Duration2h 50m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical costHRK 265($35)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zagreb and Cres
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Zagreb to Cres by bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around HRK 130 ($17) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 265 ($35).
The distance between Zagreb and Cres is around 202km (125 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 161km (100 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Zagreb and Cres by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Zagreb to Cres is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx HRK 265 ($35).
The cheapest way to travel between Zagreb and Cres is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around HRK 130 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Zagreb and Cres. We recommend that you drive to Valbiska then take a ferry to Merag. instead which will take 2h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Zagreb and Cres. We recommend that you drive to Valbiska then take a ferry to Merag. instead which will take 2h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zagreb to Cres. We recommend that you take the bus to Rijeka Central Bus Station then take a ferry to Cres. instead which will take 4h 10m.
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 Zagreb to Cres. We recommend that you take the bus to Rijeka Central Bus Station then take a ferry to Cres. instead which will take 4h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zagreb to Cres is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around HRK 130 ($17).
Compare travel optionsbetween Zagreb and Cres
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus to Rijeka Central Bus Station, Ferry + 1 similar | 3h 40m | HRK 130($17) | 4 times a week | 202km (125 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 4h 10m | HRK 130($17) | once daily | 214km (133 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 2h 50m | HRK 265($35) | every 3 hours | 205km (127 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Zagreb and Cres
Bus companies
Nomago
Skreb
Croatia Bus
Autobusni Promet
Ferry operators
Jadrolinija
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