- Must visit
Meštrović Gallery
Elegant villa museum dedicated to sculptor Ivan Meštrović, with notable artworks and sea-facing gardens.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 3 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Makarska to Split is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Makarska to Split will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 17 buses that leave Makarska for Split on Tue, Jun 30, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 30 the direct buses cover the 52 km distance in an average of 1 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Tue, Jun 30 the slowest buses will take 1 h 10 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.

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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Makarska to Split among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a bus costs an average of $10.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Split take longer:
Ferry takes on average 1h 38m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (1h 14m by bus vs 1h 26m by car) and save roughly $4 (€3) compared to fuel and tolls ($11 (€9) vs $15 (€12)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Nomago, Autotrans by Arriva, FlixBus, Promet Makarska, Arriva Croatia.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:23PM | Duration 1h13 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 12:21PM | Arrival Time 01:21PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
The table below shows live departures for Makarska to Split buses for today, Monday, June 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 9:35 PM Makarska, Autobusni kolodvor | 1h05 | 10:40 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 12:05 AM Makarska, Autobusni kolodvor | 1h10 | 1:15 AM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Makarska, Autobusni kolodvor | 1h15 | 7:15 AM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:55 AM Makarska, Autobusni kolodvor | 1h20 | 8:15 AM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:25 AM Makarska, Autobusni kolodvor | 1h25 | 8:50 AM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 AM Makarska, Autobusni kolodvor | 1h15 | 10:45 AM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Makarska, Autobusni kolodvor | 1h15 | 12:15 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:10 AM Makarska, Autobusni kolodvor | 1h13 | 12:23 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Makarska, Autobusni kolodvor | 1h15 | 1:15 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:21 PM Makarska, Autobusni kolodvor | 1h00 | 1:21 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Makarska, Autobusni kolodvor | 1h15 | 2:45 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 PM Makarska, Autobusni kolodvor | 1h20 | 3:40 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 PM Makarska, Autobusni kolodvor | 1h00 | 3:45 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM Makarska, Autobusni kolodvor | 1h10 | 5:25 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 PM Makarska, Autobusni kolodvor | 1h15 | 5:45 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 PM Makarska, Autobusni kolodvor | 1h00 | 6:30 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Makarska, Autobusni kolodvor | 1h20 | 7:20 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Makarska to Split run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 21:35. The fastest bus covers the 32 miles (52 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 32 miles (52 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 9:35 PM |
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Elegant villa museum dedicated to sculptor Ivan Meštrović, with notable artworks and sea-facing gardens.
Major city art museum with Croatian works from the 14th century to modern times, close to Diocletian's Palace.
One of Croatia's oldest museums, noted for Roman, Greek and early Christian finds from Dalmatia.
Split's palm-lined waterfront promenade, ideal for walking, people-watching and harbor views.
Large hilltop park with shaded trails, viewpoints, chapels and some of the city's best panoramic scenery.
Well-known Marjan viewpoint overlooking the old town, port and nearby islands.
Classic Dalmatian beef stew, marinated and slow-cooked in wine, prunes, and aromatics, usually served with gnocchi for festive family meals.
Dalmatian black risotto made with cuttlefish or squid and ink, giving it a rich sea flavor and dark color.
Traditional Adriatic fish stew with white fish, potatoes, olive oil, garlic, and parsley, valued for its simple coastal flavors.
Beloved traditional tavern known for Dalmatian seafood, pašticada, and a warm old-town atmosphere.
Refined marina-side restaurant specializing in fresh fish, shellfish, and elegant Adriatic dining with sea views.
Popular modern brasserie in central Split with strong wine selection, polished service, and Dalmatian-Mediterranean plates.
Prices are moderate by Southern European standards. Old Town dining and summer stays cost more, while bakeries, konobas, and local cafes are better value.
Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. Round up in cafes and taxis. In restaurants, leave about 5-10% for good service; more only for exceptional service.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Makarska to Split by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Split, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Makarska to Split buses use the Makarska, Autobusni kolodvor to Split, Autobusni Kolodvor station pair. Use this guide to compare Makarska and Split bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Split, Autobusni Kolodvor has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Kolodvor (in the station), Bakery Delight (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Split, Autobusni Kolodvor.
Available at Split, Autobusni Kolodvor: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Split, Autobusni Kolodvor: Elevators, ramps.
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