Rijeka to Cres bus with Autotrans by Arriva

Wed, Nov 05
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The cheapest and fastest buses from Rijeka to Cres

Showing times and prices for Nov 06

Cheapest price

€16

Average price

€44

Fastest journey

1 h

Average duration

1 h 40 m

Buses per day

3

Distance

42 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rijeka to Cres is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Rijeka to Cres will cost around €44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.

Fast buses

Of the 3 buses that leave Rijeka for Cres on Thu, Nov 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 42 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .

On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 2 h 4 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Autotrans by Arriva
08:40AM2h04
Rijeka
10:44AMCres
161One-way
0 transfers
Autotrans by Arriva
03:00PM1h56
Rijeka
04:56PMCres
191One-way
0 transfers
GoOpti
06:00PM1h00
Rijeka
07:00PMCres
981One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare ferry and bus for Rijeka to Cres

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rijeka to Cres among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €5, and a bus costs an average of €16.

Distance: 42 km

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Ferry

€58

Average price

€5

Average price

Cheapest

2h 34m

Average total duration

2h 4m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 20m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 20m

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1h 0m

Additional time*

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Rijeka to Cres bus times

Showing buses for today, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 12:36 AM
Last updated at 12:36 AM

ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
autt8:40 AM Rijeka
2h04
10:44 AM Cres0 transfersDirect
goopti2:50 PM Rijeka
1h10
4:00 PM Cres0 transfersDirect
goopti6:00 PM Rijeka
1h00
7:00 PM Cres0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Rijeka to Cres

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Buses from Rijeka to Cres run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €16 but you can travel from only €5 by ferry.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Ferry from €5
Distance
42 km
Average bus duration
2h 4m
Cheapest ticket price
€16
Buses per day
6
Direct buses
4
Fastest bus
1h 0m
First bus
05:48
Last bus
18:30
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Ferry from €5

Bus providers: Autotrans by Arriva from Rijeka to CresYou can travel by bus between Rijeka to Cres with Autotrans by Arriva for as low as €5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

Autotrans by Arriva

About
Autotrans by Arriva is Croatia's largest bus company, offering extensive intercity and international services. Established in 1947, it has grown to a fleet of 480 vehicles, making 890 daily trips to 160 cities. The company connects numerous popular Croatian destinations like Rijeka, Zagreb, Dubrovnik, Split, and Zadar, and provides international routes to countries including Italy, Switzerland, Slovenia, and Germany. Autotrans became part of the Arriva Group in 2017, strengthening Arriva's presence in Croatia and Central and Eastern Europe. Many of their modern buses offer amenities such as Wi-Fi.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 56m
Cheapest Price
€16
Autotrans by Arriva frequency
6 a day
Additional luggage
Additional luggage may be transported depending on available space in the baggage hold and with an accompanying luggage ticket.
Luggage storage
There is a chance that the bus company's driver will charge an additional fee for storing luggage in the compartment, with prices varying by route.
Cancellation Policy
Refunds are possible if requested within 2 hours of departure for domestic lines and 6 hours for international lines, with a 10% handling fee for cash refunds or a full-value coupon valid for 12 months.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are issued with or without seat numbering, and the carrier reserves the right to change the number of seats indicated on the reservation.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Autotrans by Arriva aims to provide safe and operationally feasible transport for disabled persons or persons with reduced mobility.

FAQs: Bus from Rijeka to Cres

FAQs: Take the bus from Rijeka to Cres with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Rijeka to Cres.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Rijeka to Cres can start from as little as €16 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Rijeka to Cres is €16; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The coach time to Cres from Rijeka is on average 1 h 59 min   for the 42 km long journey, but the time it takes to go to Cres from Rijeka by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Rijeka to Cres leaves at 10: 15. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Rijeka to Cres leaves at 16: 00.
For the best Rijeka to Cres coach to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Autotrans by Arriva. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services to Cres from Rijeka to compare what amenities they may offer.

When departing from Rijeka, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Rijeka, Bus Station, Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor and Rijeka, Jelacicev trg (Busparkplatz). When arriving in Cres, you can end your journey in coach stations like Cres, D100 / Krčina, Cres and Cres, Peškera (Samostan i crkva sv. Frane).

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Rijeka, Bus Station, which is located around 2.9 miles (4.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Cres, D100 / Krčina, located 4.1 miles (6.6 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Cres from Rijeka is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 59 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Rijeka to Cres by coach is June.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Rijeka to Cres including taking a ferry or coach.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Rijeka to Cres

Rijeka
Cres
The major bus station for departures in Rijeka is Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor for your trip from Rijeka to Cres.
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Amenities at bus station
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AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:30-22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Žabica
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria (in the station)
  • Bakery (in the station)
  • Fast-food Outlet (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor
  • Bus: 2, 3, 7, 8, 18 Train: Rijeka Train Station

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