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.
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 Island → Makarska if you're planning a return trip.
Take a ferry to Korčula then take a taxi to Vela Luka.
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Drive to Ploče then take a ferry to Trpanj and then to Dominče then drive to Vela Luka.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Ferry and Taxi | 1h 40m | HRK 720($95) | once daily | 109km (68 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 3h 15m | HRK 175($23) | 4 times a day | 152km (95 miles) |
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The following major airports near Korčula Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.