The distance between Makarska and Pula is around 374km (233 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Makarska to Pula by bus, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Split then fly from Split (SPU) to Pula (PUY).
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Take the bus to Split and then to Zadar then take a ferry to Pula.
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Take the bus to Split and then to Pula Central Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Makarska to Pula by bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 255 ($34) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 835 ($110).
The distance between Makarska and Pula is around 374km (233 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 308km (191 miles)
It takes around 9h 55m to get from Makarska and Pula by bus and ferry. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Makarska to Pula is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx HRK 835 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Makarska and Pula, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 255 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Makarska and Pula. We recommend that you take the bus to Split then fly from Split (SPU) to Pula (PUY). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Makarska and Pula. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Makarska to Pula. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Split. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11hrs.
Promet Makarska, Croatia Bus Domestic, Globtour, Autobusni Promet, Autotransport Šibenik, Nomago and Brioni Pula run regular bus services between Makarska and Pula. Buses run once daily and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Makarska to Pula. We recommend that you take the bus to Split then fly from Split (SPU) to Pula (PUY). instead which will take 3h 30m.
The closest major airport to Pula is Pula Airport (PUY) (PUY) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Pula. Rijeka Airport (RJK) (RJK) and Zagreb Airport (ZAG) (ZAG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Makarska and Pula. The distance is around 566km (352 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Makarska to Pula is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 55m and will usually cost around HRK 340 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 30m | HRK 835($110) | hourly | 536km (333 miles) |
Bus to Split, plane | 4h 10m | HRK 855($115) | twice daily | 374km (233 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 9h 55m | HRK 340($45) | twice a week | 378km (235 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 11hrs | HRK 255($34) | once daily | 548km (341 miles) |
Bus via Split | 11hrs | HRK 435($58) | once daily | 560km (348 miles) |
Drive | 5h 45m | HRK 525($70) | on demand | 566km (352 miles) |
Promet Makarska
Croatia Bus Domestic
Globtour
Autobusni Promet
Autotransport Šibenik
Catamaran Line d.o.o.
Kapetan Luka
Croatia Airlines
The following major airports near Pula offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.