How far is it from Cres to Rab?

The distance between Cres and Rab is 39 mi by road.

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

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

What is the best route from Cres to Rab?

The fastest route from Cres to Rab covers 39 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 40 min.

Which direction is Rab from Cres?

Rab lies roughly to the south-east of Cres.

Which roads does the route from Cres to Rab follow?

The drive from Cres to Rab mainly follows 338.

Which towns do you pass between Cres and Rab?

Towns on the route from Cres to Rab include Krk, Baška.

Cres Rab

Distance: 39 miDuration: 2 h 40 min

Driving from Cres to Rab takes about 2 h 40 min via 338. The distance is 39 mi. The straight-line distance is 23 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Cres. Driving directions

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Driving directions20 · 39 mi

1 Depart straight onto Turion 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn right onto Turion 1 mi
3 Enter roundabout slightly right 73 yd
4 Exit roundabout right 2 mi
5 Turn right 7 mi
6 Turn sharp right 50 yd
7 Continue straight onto Valbiska (Krk) - Merag (Cres) 5 mi
8 Turn sharp right onto Valbiska (Krk) - Lopar (Rab) 18 mi
9 Continue straight 127 yd
10 Continue straight 1 mi
11 Enter roundabout slightly right 7 yd
12 Exit roundabout slightly right 7 mi
13 At end of road, turn right 1 mi

14 Continue straight 1 mi
15 At roundabout, take exit left onto Šetalište kapetana Ivana Dominisa 88 yd
16 Enter roundabout right onto Šetalište Markantuna de Dominisa 12 yd
17 Exit roundabout right onto Šetalište Markantuna de Dominisa 1 mi
18 Continue straight onto Obala kralja Petra Krešimira 1 mi
19 Turn right 23 yd
20 Arrive straight

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The return trip from Rab to Cres covers roughly the same distance, 39 mi.

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How far is it from Cres to Rab?: The distance between Cres and Rab is 39 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Cres to Rab?: The drive from Cres to Rab takes approximately 2 h 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Cres to Rab?: The fastest route from Cres to Rab covers 39 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 40 min.
Which direction is Rab from Cres?: Rab lies roughly to the south-east of Cres.
Which roads does the route from Cres to Rab follow?: The drive from Cres to Rab mainly follows 338.
Which towns do you pass between Cres and Rab?: Towns on the route from Cres to Rab include Krk, Baška.

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