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Compare bus and ferry for Makarska to Dubrovnik
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Makarska to Dubrovnik among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €20 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the ferry is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, while a ferry costs an average of €52.
Distance: 70 miles (113 km)
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Most popular Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€20 Average price Cheapest | €52 Average price | €23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Makarska to Dubrovnik
Compare the available ways to get from Makarska to Dubrovnik, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Makarska to Dubrovnik:
A bus is €33 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Makarska to Dubrovnik costing on average €52.
Other travel options to Dubrovnik take longer:
Ferry takes on average 5h 59m.
Tickets start at around €20 compared to roughly €23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €4. The journey takes 3h 8m versus 2h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Makarska to Dubrovnik
How to get from Makarska to Dubrovnik by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Makarska to Dubrovnik is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
3:25 PM 3h05 Makarska, Autobusni kolodvor 6:30 PM Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
3:25 PM 3h05 Makarska, Autobusni kolodvor 6:30 PM Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:15 AM 2h30 Makarska, Autobusni kolodvor 11:45 AM Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus
3:45 AM 3h00 Makarska, Autobusni kolodvor 6:45 AM Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor €17 1 One-way 0 transfers 
6:40 PM 3h03 Makarska, Autobusni kolodvor 9:43 PM Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor €27 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Makarska to Dubrovnik:
A bus is €33 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Makarska to Dubrovnik costing on average €52.
Other travel options to Dubrovnik take longer:
Ferry takes on average 5h 59m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 2 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Makarska and Dubrovnik as scheduled services by bus and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Makarska, Autobusni kolodvor and arrive in Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Split and arrive in Dubrovnik.
- Travel with TP Line, Krilo-Kapetan Luka to go to Dubrovnik by ferry.
- Travel with FlixBus, Nomago, Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva to go to Dubrovnik by bus.
- 2 direct ferries per day with TP Line, Krilo-Kapetan Luka.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Nomago, Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva.
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