How to travel from Makarska to Dubrovnik, Croatia

The distance between Makarska and Dubrovnik is around 161km (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 Makarska to Dubrovnik by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Dubrovnik.

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

Autotransport Šibenik

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Drive

Drive to Dubrovnik.

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

There are several options for getting from Makarska to Dubrovnik 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 Makarska and Dubrovnik is around 161km (100 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 113km (71 miles)

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

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

The cheapest way to travel between Makarska and Dubrovnik, 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 Makarska and Dubrovnik. We recommend that you drive to Dubrovnik. instead which will take 2h 30m.

Bus travel

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

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

Autotransport Šibenik, Autobusni Promet, Croatia Bus Domestic, Promet Makarska and FlixBus run regular bus services between Makarska and Dubrovnik. 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 Makarska to Dubrovnik. We recommend that you take the bus to Dubrovnik. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Dubrovnik is Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) (DBV) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Dubrovnik. Split Airport (SPU) (SPU) and Osijek Airport (OSI) (OSI) 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 Makarska and Dubrovnik. 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 Makarska to Dubrovnik 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 Makarska and Dubrovnik

Transport options from Makarska to Dubrovnik
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
3hrs
HRK 100($13)
once daily161km (100 miles)
Bus to Dubrovnik3h 5m
HRK 120($16)
once daily177km (110 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
HRK 160($21)
on demand164km (102 miles)

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Airports near Dubrovnik

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

DBV
Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
17km (10 miles) from Dubrovnik
SPU
Split Airport (SPU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
176km (109 miles) from Dubrovnik
OSI
Osijek Airport (OSI)
International Airport
Distance
318km (198 miles) from Dubrovnik