How to Travel from
Cres to Plitvice Lakes National Park
by Route or Car
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Cres, Croatia → Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cres to Plitvice Lakes National Park
Composite routes from Cres to Plitvice Lakes National Park
Cheapest
3 h 30 min
Car
211 km.
from $11
Other
6 h 7 min
Catamaran, bus via Karlovac, Catamaran, bus via Karlovac
94 km.
from $27.02
7 h 7 min
Ferry, Bus
94 km.
from $22.52
6 h 35 min
94 km.
from $12.85
6 h 55 min
94 km.
from $21.46
Route Navigator Cres - Plitvice Lakes National Park
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Put Fortece
Put Fortece, 103 м
103 м
Turn sharp right onto 58095
286 м
286 м
Turn right onto 5124
1 km 650 м
1 km 650 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto D100
2 km 301 м
2 km 301 м
Keep right
67 м
67 м
Turn slight right onto D101
11 km 857 м
11 km 857 м
Attention, take ferry (Valbiska (Krk) - Merag (Cres))
Valbiska (Krk) - Merag (Cres), 7 km 740 м
7 km 740 м
Leave ferry and continue onto D104
10 km 91 м
10 km 91 м
Turn left onto D102
2 km 45 м
2 km 45 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
1 km 445 м
1 km 445 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto D102
11 km 229 м
11 km 229 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto D102
6 km 900 м
6 km 900 м
Keep right and take D8 toward Split, Crikvenica
Split, Crikvenica, D8, 417 м
417 м
Turn slight right onto Jadranska magistrala
Jadranska magistrala, 10 km 87 м
10 km 87 м
Continue onto Jadranska magistrala
Jadranska magistrala, 12 km 576 м
12 km 576 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ulica kralja Tomislava
Ulica kralja Tomislava, 9 km 794 м
9 km 794 м
Turn left onto 5110
8 km 517 м
8 km 517 м
Turn sharp right
435 м
435 м
Keep right
1 km 880 м
1 km 880 м
Keep left
1 km 875 м
1 km 875 м
Turn slight right
1 km 560 м
1 km 560 м
Turn right
214 м
214 м
Turn slight right onto 5110
5 km 80 м
5 km 80 м
Turn slight left onto 5110
2 km 425 м
2 km 425 м
Turn right onto 5110
12 km 359 м
12 km 359 м
Turn left onto D23
11 km 836 м
11 km 836 м
Keep right onto 5113
19 km 603 м
19 km 603 м
Turn right onto 5113
2 km 4 м
2 km 4 м
Turn left onto 5113
6 km 189 м
6 km 189 м
Turn right onto D42
23 km 237 м
23 km 237 м
Turn sharp right
272 м
272 м
Keep left
1 km 541 м
1 km 541 м
Turn left
493 м
493 м
Turn right onto D429
6 km 615 м
6 km 615 м
Turn right
1 km 596 м
1 km 596 м
Keep left
136 м
136 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Bus from Rijeka to Karlovac
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$14.01–$20.38
Bus from Karlovac to Plitvička
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.83–$16.56
Centrotrans Eurolines
Bus from Rijeka to Karlovac
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$11.46–$16.56
Autobusni Promet
Bus from Karlovac to Plitvička
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$17.83
Bus from Karlovac , Autobusni Kolodvor(Prilaz V.Holjevca) to Plitvička
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$17.83
Arriva Croatia
Bus from Rijeka to Karlovac
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$1.40–$12.10
Bus from Cres to Karlovac
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$1.91–$3.06
Bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plitvička
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.04–$34.39
Prijevoz Knežević
Bus from Karlovac to Plitvička
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.74
Autopromet d.d. Slunj
Bus from Karlovac to Plitvička
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.27
Other operators
Jadrolinija
Other from Cres to Rijeka
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.33–$5.60
Other from Merag to Valbiska
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.42–$3.06
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cres to Plitvice Lakes National Park?
The cheapest way to get from Cres to Plitvice Lakes National Park is to bus via Plitvička Jezera which costs $10.87 - $18.48 and takes 6h 35m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cres to Plitvice Lakes National Park?
The fastest way to get from Cres to Plitvice Lakes National Park is to line 332 car ferry and drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $34.78 - $51.09 .
Is there a direct bus between Cres and Plitvice Lakes National Park?
No, there is no direct bus from Cres to Plitvice Lakes National Park. However, there are services departing from Cres and arriving at Plitvička Jezera via Karlovac. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
How far is it from Cres to Plitvice Lakes National Park?
The distance between Cres and Plitvice Lakes National Park is 239 km.
How do I travel from Cres to Plitvice Lakes National Park without a car?
The best way to get from Cres to Plitvice Lakes National Park without a car is to Catamaran and bus via Karlovac which takes 6h 7m and costs $22.83 - $34.78 .
How long does it take to get from Cres to Plitvice Lakes National Park?
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Cres to Plitvice Lakes National Park, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cres to Plitvice Lakes National Park bus from?
Cres to Plitvice Lakes National Park bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, depart from Cres station.
Where does the Cres to Plitvice Lakes National Park bus arrive?
Cres to Plitvice Lakes National Park bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, arrive at Karlovac station.
How do I get a bus ticket from Cres to Plitvice Lakes National Park?
Book your Cres to Plitvice Lakes National Park bus tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Plitvice Lakes National Park?
There are 989+ hotels available in Plitvice Lakes National Park. Prices start at $36.05 per night.
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