How to travel from Dubrovnik to MakarskaHow to travel from Dubrovnik to Makarska

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Compare bus and ferry for Dubrovnik to Makarska

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dubrovnik to Makarska among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a ferry costs an average of $62.

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dubrovnik to Makarska among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a ferry costs an average of $56.

Distance: 70 miles (113 km)

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Driving

$24

Average price

Cheapest

$63

Average price

$29

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 38m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 8m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 21m

Average total duration

4h 21m

Onboard

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1h 0m

Additional time*

2h 28m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Krilo-Kapetan Luka

Most popular ferry company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

$25

Average price

Cheapest

$62

Average price

$29

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 45m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 15m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 59m

Average total duration

4h 59m

Onboard

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1h 0m

Additional time*

2h 28m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

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CO2 emissions

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

TP Line

Most popular ferry company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Dubrovnik to Makarska is a bus with an average price of $24.

This is compared to other travel options from Dubrovnik to Makarska:

A bus is $40 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Dubrovnik to Makarska costing on average $63.

The fastest way to travel from Dubrovnik to Makarska is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 8m.

Other travel options to Makarska take longer:

Ferry takes on average 4h 21m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Dubrovnik and Makarska including taking a bus and ferry.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Dubrovnik to Makarska among Omio's users.
The cheapest way to travel from Dubrovnik to Makarska is a bus with an average price of $25.

This is compared to other travel options from Dubrovnik to Makarska:

A bus is $38 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Dubrovnik to Makarska costing on average $62.

The fastest way to travel from Dubrovnik to Makarska is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 15m.

Other travel options to Makarska take longer:

Ferry takes on average 4h 59m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Dubrovnik and Makarska including taking a bus and ferry.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Dubrovnik to Makarska among Omio's users.

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from Dubrovnik to Makarska

How to get from Dubrovnik to Makarska by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Dubrovnik to Makarska is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Nomago
    2:15 PM3h10
    Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor
    5:25 PMMakarska, Autobusni kolodvor
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Nomago
    2:15 PM3h10
    Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor
    5:25 PMMakarska, Autobusni kolodvor
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva
    8:00 AM2h57
    Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor
    10:57 AMMakarska, Autobusni kolodvor
    $331One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva
    9:00 AM3h11
    Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor
    12:11 PMMakarska, Autobusni kolodvor
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:00 AM3h15
    Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor
    2:15 PMMakarska, Autobusni kolodvor
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:00 PM3h35
    Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor
    9:35 PMMakarska, Autobusni kolodvor
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • Krilo-Kapetan LukaKAPETAN LUKA
    3:30 PM4h30
    Dubrovnik
    8:00 PMPort of Split
    $621One-way
    0 transfers
  • TP LinePUNTAMIKA
    2:55 PM5h05
    Dubrovnik
    8:00 PMPort of Split
    $681One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dubrovnik to Makarska

Travel to Makarska easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dubrovnik to Makarska.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Dubrovnik and Makarska including taking a bus and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Dubrovnik to Makarska is a bus with an average price of $24.

This is compared to other travel options from Dubrovnik to Makarska:

A bus is $40 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Dubrovnik to Makarska costing on average $63.

The fastest way to travel from Dubrovnik to Makarska is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 8m.

Other travel options to Makarska take longer:

Ferry takes on average 4h 21m.

The distance from Dubrovnik to Makarska is approximately 70 miles (113 km).
The average frequency per day from Dubrovnik to Makarska is:
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 4 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dubrovnik and Makarska as scheduled services by bus and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dubrovnik to Makarska:
  • Buses mostly depart from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor and arrive in Makarska, Autobusni kolodvor.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Dubrovnik and arrive in Port of Split.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dubrovnik to Makarska, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Nomago, Autotrans by Arriva, Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva, Promet Makarska to go to Makarska by bus.
  • Travel with Krilo-Kapetan Luka, TP Line to go to Makarska by ferry.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dubrovnik to Makarska with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Nomago, Autotrans by Arriva, Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva, Promet Makarska.
  • 4 direct ferries per day with Krilo-Kapetan Luka, TP Line.
Omio customers who travel from Dubrovnik to Makarska often also extend their vacation to go to Split, Brela, Zagreb, Hvar (Island), Mostar. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Makarska and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Makarska to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

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