How far is it from Rab to Cres?

The distance between Rab and Cres is 63 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Rab to Cres?

The drive from Rab to Cres takes approximately 2 h 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Rab to Cres?

The fastest route from Rab to Cres covers 63 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 40 min.

Which direction is Cres from Rab?

Cres lies roughly to the north-west of Rab.

Which roads does the route from Rab to Cres follow?

The drive from Rab to Cres mainly follows 338.

Which towns do you pass between Rab and Cres?

Towns on the route from Rab to Cres include Krk.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Rab and Cres?

Along the route from Rab to Cres you can fill up at INA Rab-obala, PJ – Oil, ACI Marina Cres. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Rab and Cres?

Along the route from Rab to Cres you can stop for the night or service your van at Autokamp Padova III, AC San Marino, Kovačine.

Rab Cres

Distance: 63 kmDrive time: 2 h 40 min

Driving from Rab to Cres takes about 2 h 40 min via 338. The distance is 63 km. The straight-line distance is 36 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Cres. Driving directions

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Driving directions25 · 63 km

1 Depart straight 21 m
2 Turn left onto Obala kralja Petra Krešimira 298 m
3 Continue straight onto Šetalište Markantuna de Dominisa 162 m
4 Enter roundabout right onto Šetalište kapetana Ivana Dominisa 33 m
5 Exit roundabout right onto Šetalište kapetana Ivana Dominisa 47 m
6 At roundabout, take exit right onto Banjol 887 m
7 Turn left 7 km
8 Turn slightly right 632 m
9 Turn straight 4 km
10 Enter roundabout slightly right 48 m
11 Exit roundabout right 2 km
12 Turn straight 103 m
13 Continue straight onto Valbiska (Krk) - Lopar (Rab) 28 km

14 Turn sharp left onto Valbiska (Krk) - Merag (Cres) 7 km
15 Continue straight 46 m
16 Turn sharp left 39 m
17 Continue straight 11 km
18 At end of road, turn left 3 km
19 Enter roundabout right 40 m
20 Exit roundabout right 199 m
21 Turn right 91 m
22 Turn straight onto Šetalište 20. travnja 162 m
23 Continue right onto Šetalište 20. travnja 269 m
24 Turn left onto Turion 79 m
25 Arrive straight onto Turion

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The return trip from Cres to Rab covers roughly the same distance, 63 km.

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How far is it from Rab to Cres?: The distance between Rab and Cres is 63 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Rab to Cres?: The drive from Rab to Cres takes approximately 2 h 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Rab to Cres?: The fastest route from Rab to Cres covers 63 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 40 min.
Which direction is Cres from Rab?: Cres lies roughly to the north-west of Rab.
Which roads does the route from Rab to Cres follow?: The drive from Rab to Cres mainly follows 338.
Which towns do you pass between Rab and Cres?: Towns on the route from Rab to Cres include Krk.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Rab and Cres?: Along the route from Rab to Cres you can fill up at INA Rab-obala, PJ – Oil, ACI Marina Cres. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Rab and Cres?: Along the route from Rab to Cres you can stop for the night or service your van at Autokamp Padova III, AC San Marino, Kovačine.

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