How to travel from Makarska to Rovinj, Croatia
The distance between Makarska and Rovinj is around 385km (239 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Makarska to Rovinj by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Rovinj → Makarska if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Split then fly from Split (SPU) to Pula (PUY).
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time50min
- Typical costHRK 1,090($145)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus via Split
Take the bus to Split, Gospić then Rijeka and then to Rovinj Central Bus Station.
- Duration7hrs
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costHRK 465($62)
Multiple bus operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Split then take the train to Ostarije and then to Rijeka then take the bus to Rovinj Central Bus Station.
- Duration9h 35m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costHRK 460($61)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Makarska and Rovinj
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Makarska to Rovinj by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 315 ($42) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 1,090 ($145).
The distance between Makarska and Rovinj is around 385km (239 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 335km (208 miles)
It takes around 9hrs to get from Makarska and Rovinj by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Makarska to Rovinj is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx HRK 1,090 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Makarska and Rovinj, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 315 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Makarska and Rovinj. We recommend that you take the bus to Split then fly from Split (SPU) to Pula (PUY). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Makarska and Rovinj. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Makarska to Rovinj. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rijeka. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 9hrs.
Croatia Bus, Fils, Promet Makarska, Globtour, Autobusni Promet, Autotransport Šibenik, Samoborček, Velebit Tours, Nomago and Brioni Pula run regular bus services between Makarska and Rovinj. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 9hrs 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 Rovinj. We recommend that you take the bus to Split then fly from Split (SPU) to Pula (PUY). instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Rovinj is Pula Airport (PUY) (PUY) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Rovinj. 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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Makarska and Rovinj. The distance is around 549km (341 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Makarska to Rovinj is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9hrs and will usually cost around HRK 315 ($42).
Compare travel optionsbetween Makarska and Rovinj
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 25m | HRK 1,090($145) | hourly | 385km (239 miles) |
| Bus to Split, plane | 4h 20m | HRK 1,455($195) | 6 times a week | 436km (271 miles) |
| Bus to Split, plane | 4h 40m | HRK 765($100) | twice daily | 417km (259 miles) |
| Bus to Split, plane | 6h 35m | HRK 735($100) | once daily | 598km (371 miles) |
Bus via Split + 3 similar | 7hrs | HRK 465($62) | 6 times a week | 582km (362 miles) |
| Bus | 9hrs | HRK 315($42) | 6 times a week | 657km (408 miles) |
| Bus via Split | 11h 45m | HRK 340($45) | once daily | 605km (376 miles) |
| Bus via Split | 11h 50m | HRK 510($68) | once daily | 596km (370 miles) |
Bus and Train | 9h 35m | HRK 460($61) | 6 times a week | 595km (370 miles) |
Drive | 5h 40m | HRK 510($68) | on demand | 549km (341 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Makarska and Rovinj
Bus companies
Croatia Bus
Fils
Promet Makarska
Globtour
Autobusni Promet
Airlines
Trade Air
Croatia Airlines
Train operators
Airports near Rovinj
The following major airports near Rovinj offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.
Pula Airport (PUY)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from Rovinj
Rijeka Airport (RJK)
- Distance
- 75km (46 miles) from Rovinj
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
- Distance
- 203km (126 miles) from Rovinj