How to travel from Dubrovnik to Makarska, Croatia

The distance between Dubrovnik and Makarska is around 160km (100 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Dubrovnik to Makarska by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MakarskaDubrovnik if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Makarska.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 100($13)
Operated by

Autotransport Šibenik

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Drive

Drive to Makarska.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance164km (102 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dubrovnik and Makarska

There are several options for getting from Dubrovnik to Makarska by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 100 ($13) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 160 ($21).

The distance between Dubrovnik and Makarska is around 160km (100 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 113km (71 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Dubrovnik and Makarska by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dubrovnik to Makarska is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx HRK 160 ($21).

The cheapest way to travel between Dubrovnik and Makarska, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 100 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dubrovnik and Makarska. We recommend that you drive to Makarska. instead which will take 2h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dubrovnik and Makarska. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Dubrovnik and Makarska with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3hrs.

Autotransport Šibenik, Autobusni Promet, Promet Makarska, Croatia Bus Domestic and Globtour run regular bus services between Dubrovnik and Makarska. Buses run once daily and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dubrovnik to Makarska. We recommend that you take the bus to Makarska. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Makarska is Split Airport (SPU) (SPU) which is approximately 64km (40 miles) from Makarska. Osijek Airport (OSI) (OSI) and Zagreb Airport (ZAG) (ZAG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dubrovnik and Makarska. The distance is around 164km (102 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dubrovnik to Makarska is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around HRK 100 ($13).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dubrovnik and Makarska

Transport options from Dubrovnik to Makarska
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
3hrs
HRK 100($13)
once daily160km (100 miles)
Bus to Makarska3h 20m
HRK 115($15)
twice daily168km (104 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
HRK 160($21)
on demand164km (102 miles)

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Airports near Makarska

The following major airports near Makarska offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.

SPU
Split Airport (SPU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Makarska
OSI
Osijek Airport (OSI)
International Airport
Distance
280km (174 miles) from Makarska
ZAG
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
International Airport
Distance
281km (175 miles) from Makarska