The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cres to Rijeka
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
2 h 6 m
Average duration
2 h 11 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cres to Rijeka is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cres to Rijeka will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £17.
Of the 2 buses that leave Cres for Rijeka every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 42 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 6 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 16 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.




Travel Information
Compare ferry and coach for Cres to Rijeka
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cres to Rijeka 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 coach costs an average of £18.
Distance: 42 km
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Most popular Coach | Ferry |
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£19 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cres to Rijeka bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cres to Rijeka coaches for today, Wednesday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 16:00 Cres | 0h55 | 16:55 Rijeka | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 13 November | |||||
![]() | 04:00 Cres | 2h16 | 06:16 Rijeka | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cres to Rijeka
Buses from Cres to Rijeka run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £5 by ferry.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:00, the last at 23:00. The fastest coach covers the 42 km distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 42 km |
Average bus duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 16m |
First bus 01:00 |
Last bus 23:00 |
Bus providers: Autotrans by Arriva from Cres to RijekaYou can travel by bus between Cres to Rijeka with Autotrans by Arriva for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cres to Rijeka coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cres to Rijeka by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rijeka, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Cres, Peškera (Samostan i crkva sv. Frane), which is located around 0.3 miles (519 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Rijeka, Bus Station, located 3 miles (4.9 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cres and Rijeka
- 05:30-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria (in the station)
- Bakery (in the station)
- Fast-food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 2, 3, 7, 8, 18 Train: Rijeka Train Station
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