{"id":1816,"date":"2017-07-19T12:47:00","date_gmt":"2017-07-19T12:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ferrycroatia.com\/?page_id=1816"},"modified":"2024-03-27T10:34:30","modified_gmt":"2024-03-27T09:34:30","slug":"valbiska-merag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ferrycroatia.com\/en\/valbiska-merag\/","title":{"rendered":"Ferry Valbiska &#8211; Merag"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><strong>Ferry Valbiska &#8211; Merag<\/strong> is the fastest way of getting from Krk island to Cres island, as the voyage duration is only <strong>25 minutes<\/strong>. During peak season, there are up to <strong>17 departures<\/strong>, with <strong>ferries leaving approximately every hour<\/strong>. In the offseason and winter, departures are not that frequent, so make sure to check the ferry timetable.<\/p>\r\n<p>Besides Merag, there are <strong>3 other ports on Cres<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>Martinscica<\/strong>, <strong>Cres<\/strong> and <strong>Porozina<\/strong>. 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Therefore, <strong>you\u2019ll need to wait in the line<\/strong> before boarding the ferry. Good news is, there is a caffe bar and a bistro nearby, to help you pass the time. Ferry line is operated by <strong>Jadrolinija<\/strong>, and it can board all types of vehicles, from bicycles and cars to buses. Besides the ferry line <strong>Valbiska &#8211; Merag<\/strong>, the only other line <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ferrycroatia.com\/en\/valbiska-lopar\/\">from Valbiska is to Lopar on Rab Island<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Keep in mind to get to Valbiska port on time, especially during the summer season, as there could be significant traffic jams before departure.<br \/><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-3836 size-full\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3836\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.ferrycroatia.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Valbiska-Merag-ferry.jpg\" alt=\"Valbiska - Merag ferry timetable and prices\" width=\"700\" height=\"468\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ferrycroatia.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Valbiska-Merag-ferry.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ferrycroatia.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Valbiska-Merag-ferry-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ferrycroatia.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Valbiska-Merag-ferry-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>Cars waiting in line at Valbiska port<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQ for Ferry Valbiska Merag<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\r\n<div id=\"faq-question-1625815040712\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How to get to Valbiska port from the mainland?<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If you\u2019re travelling by car, you\u2019d want to take the D102 road, and then switch to the D104 once you pass Malinska on Krk Island. If you\u2019re travelling by bus, there are a few routes connecting nearby cities to Valbiska, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/getbybus.com\/en\/bus-omisalj-to-malinska\">Omisalj <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/getbybus.com\/en\/bus-rijeka-to-valbiska\">Rijeka<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"faq-question-1625815049951\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How to get around Cres Island, if I\u2019m travelling on foot?<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">For everyone not traveling with a car, note there\u2019s no car rental service or taxis in Merag. Also, getting to other nearby towns on foot is not recommended, as it could take up to several hours to reach the closest town. Therefore, we recommend arranging a pickup from Merag to your final destination.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"faq-question-1625815058751\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can I bring my dog on a ferry?<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, pets are allowed on the ferry, but under certain regulations given by Jadrolinija. Also, dogs are not allowed into closed passenger areas.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"faq-question-1625815069266\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Are there any other ferry connections to Cres Island?<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, as mentioned before, there are 3 other ferry lines from mainland to Cres Island. These lines are as follows: car ferry <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ferrycroatia.com\/en\/brestova-porozina\/\">Brestova &#8211; Porozina<\/a>, and passenger only catamarans <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ferrycroatia.com\/en\/rijeka-cres\/\">Rijeka &#8211; Cres<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ferrycroatia.com\/en\/rijeka-martinscica\/\">Rijeka &#8211; Martinscica<\/a>. Keep in mind that these ferry lines get you to different parts of the island.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"faq-question-1625815078895\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How early before departure should I be at Valbiska port?<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It is always better to arrive earlier, especially during summer season. 30-40 minutes before departure should be fine on week-days, but on the weekend, you should be at the port at least an hour before.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"faq-question-1625815090201\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can I buy a return ticket?<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, you can buy a return ticket if you are coming back from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ferrycroatia.com\/en\/merag-valbiska\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Merag to Valbiska<\/a>. Tickets are valid for any departure in the day, but boarding at specific time is not guaranteed, so make sure to get to the port on time. Unfortunately, there&#8217;s no discount for return tickets. Tickets can be bought either online or at the ferry port in Valbiska.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h2>2024 Valbiska to Merag Ferry Prices<\/h2>\r\n<p>Below you can see the summer price list for the car ferry from Valbiska to Merag, the <strong>foot passenger price for the catamaran is 4,25\u20ac one way.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>It often happens that people travelling by, car or bus get a bit confused about how to calculate the price, so here are a few examples<\/p>\r\n<h3>Car with passengers<\/h3>\r\n<p>If you are e.g.\u00a0<strong>3 adults and a regular car<\/strong> going on the ferry, the price calculations for one-way tickets are the following, car (Less than 5 meters in length, and two meters in height) = 19,89 \u20ac + 3 adults (3 * 4,25 \u20ac) = 12,75 \u20ac, so in total, your price will be 32,64 \u20ac. As there is <strong>no discount for return tickets<\/strong> the round trip price will be 65,28 \u20ac or roughly <strong>21,76\u00a0\u20ac per person<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Bus with passengers<\/h3>\r\n<p>For a bus the way of calculating is different,\u00a0 if you have a\u00a0<b>bus with space for 30 people and 22 passengers<\/b>, the price is 73,79 \u20ac, which includes the bus and the passengers!<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_9997\" style=\"width: 824px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a class=\"lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ferrycroatia.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Valbiska-Merag-ferry-price-list-2024-1.png\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9997\" width=\"814\" height=\"908\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ferrycroatia.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Valbiska-Merag-ferry-price-list-2024-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Valbiska-Merag ferry price list 2024\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ferrycroatia.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Valbiska-Merag-ferry-price-list-2024-1.png 814w, https:\/\/www.ferrycroatia.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Valbiska-Merag-ferry-price-list-2024-1-269x300.png 269w, https:\/\/www.ferrycroatia.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Valbiska-Merag-ferry-price-list-2024-1-768x857.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 814px) 100vw, 814px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-9997\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Valbiska-Merag ferry price list 2024<\/p><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ferry Valbiska &#8211; Merag is the fastest way of getting from Krk island to Cres island, as the voyage duration is only 25 minutes. 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