How to travel from Makarska to Zagreb, Croatia
The distance between Makarska and Zagreb is around 346km (215 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 5m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Makarska to Zagreb 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 Zagreb → Makarska if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Split then fly from Split (SPU) to Zagreb (ZAG).
- Duration3h 5m
- Flight time45min
- Typical costHRK 600($80)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus via Split
Take the bus to Split and then to Zagreb.
- Duration6hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical costHRK 255($34)
Promet Makarska
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Split then take the train to Zagreb Glavni Kol..
- Duration7h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costHRK 325($43)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Makarska and Zagreb
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Makarska to Zagreb by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 225 ($30) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 600 ($80).
The distance between Makarska and Zagreb is around 346km (215 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 292km (181 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Makarska and Zagreb by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Makarska to Zagreb is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx HRK 600 ($80).
The cheapest way to travel between Makarska and Zagreb, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 225 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Makarska and Zagreb. We recommend that you take the bus to Split then fly from Split (SPU) to Zagreb (ZAG). instead which will take 3h 5m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Makarska and Zagreb. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Makarska and Zagreb with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 6h 30m.
Promet Makarska, Croatia Bus Domestic, Autobusni Promet, Globtour, Autotransport Šibenik, FlixBus, Samoborček, Croatia Bus International and Slavonija Bus run regular bus services between Makarska and Zagreb. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 30m 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 Zagreb. We recommend that you take the bus to Split then fly from Split (SPU) to Zagreb (ZAG). instead which will take 3h 5m.
The closest major airport to Zagreb is Zagreb Airport (ZAG) (ZAG) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Zagreb. Rijeka Airport (RJK) (RJK) and Pula Airport (PUY) (PUY) 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 Zagreb. The distance is around 457km (284 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Makarska to Zagreb is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around HRK 225 ($30).
Compare travel optionsbetween Makarska and Zagreb
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 5m | HRK 600($80) | hourly | 346km (215 miles) |
| Bus to Orašac, Fly | 4h 25m | HRK 930($125) | once a week | 613km (381 miles) |
Bus via Split + 1 similar | 6hrs | HRK 255($34) | every 4 hours | 474km (294 miles) |
| Bus | 6h 30m | HRK 225($30) | 5 times a day | 472km (294 miles) |
Bus and Train | 7h 35m | HRK 325($43) | twice daily | 486km (302 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | HRK 420($56) | on demand | 457km (284 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Makarska and Zagreb
Bus companies
Promet Makarska
Croatia Bus Domestic
Autobusni Promet
Globtour
Autotransport Šibenik
Train operators
Airlines
Croatia Airlines
Airports near Zagreb
The following major airports near Zagreb offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Zagreb
Rijeka Airport (RJK)
- Distance
- 128km (80 miles) from Zagreb
Pula Airport (PUY)
- Distance
- 190km (118 miles) from Zagreb