How to travel from Makarska to Korčula Island, Croatia

The distance between Makarska and Korčula Island is around 109km (68 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes around 1h 40m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Makarska to Korčula Island by ferry, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Ferry and Taxi

Take a ferry to Korčula then take a taxi to Vela Luka.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 720($95)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Ploče then take a ferry to Trpanj and then to Dominče then drive to Vela Luka.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    HRK 175($23)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Makarska and Korčula Island

There are several options for getting from Makarska to Korčula Island by ferry, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around HRK 175 ($23) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 720 ($95).

The distance between Makarska and Korčula Island is around 109km (68 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 40km (25 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Makarska and Korčula Island by ferry and taxi.

The quickest way to get from Makarska to Korčula Island is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx HRK 720 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Makarska and Korčula Island is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around HRK 175 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Makarska and Korčula Island. We recommend that you take a ferry to Korčula then take a taxi to Vela Luka. instead which will take 1h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Makarska and Korčula Island. We recommend that you take a ferry to Korčula then take a taxi to Vela Luka. instead which will take 1h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Makarska to Korčula Island. We recommend that you take a ferry to Korčula then take a taxi to Vela Luka. instead which will take 1h 40m.

The closest major airport to Korčula Island is Split Airport (SPU) (SPU) which is approximately 83km (51 miles) from Korčula Island. Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) (DBV) and Zagreb Airport (ZAG) (ZAG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Makarska to Korčula Island. We recommend that you take a ferry to Korčula then take a taxi to Vela Luka. instead which will take 1h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Makarska to Korčula Island is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around HRK 720 ($95).

How do I get from Makarska to Korčula Island

Compare travel optionsbetween Makarska and Korčula Island

Transport options from Makarska to Korčula Island
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Taxi
1h 40m
HRK 720($95)
once daily109km (68 miles)
Car and Ferry
3h 15m
HRK 175($23)
4 times a day152km (95 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Makarska and Korčula Island

Ferry operators

Airports near Korčula Island

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

SPU
Split Airport (SPU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
83km (51 miles) from Korčula Island
DBV
Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Korčula Island
ZAG
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
International Airport
Distance
317km (197 miles) from Korčula Island