How to travel from Osijek to Makarska, Croatia

The distance between Osijek and Makarska is around 395km (245 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Osijek to Makarska 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 MakarskaOsijek if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Osijek (OSI) to Split (SPU) then take the bus to Makarska.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    HRK 1,825($245)
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Bus

Take the bus to Split and then to Makarska.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 390($52)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Split then take the bus to Makarska.

  • Duration13h 55m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 390($52)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Makarska.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance462km (287 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Osijek and Makarska

There are several options for getting from Osijek to Makarska by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 390 ($52) and will take around 11h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 1,825 ($245).

The distance between Osijek and Makarska is around 395km (245 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 284km (177 miles)

It takes around 11h 20m to get from Osijek and Makarska by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Osijek to Makarska is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx HRK 1,825 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Osijek and Makarska, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 390 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Osijek and Makarska. We recommend that you fly from Osijek (OSI) to Split (SPU) then take the bus to Makarska. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Osijek and Makarska. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Osijek to Makarska. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Split. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 20m.

Slavonija Bus, Promet Makarska, FlixBus, Globtour, Autobusni Promet, Croatia Bus, Autotransport Šibenik, Croatia Bus International and Jelinak run regular bus services between Osijek and Makarska. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Osijek to Makarska. We recommend that you fly from Osijek (OSI) to Split (SPU) then take the bus to Makarska. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Makarska is Split Airport (SPU) (SPU) which is approximately 64km (40 miles) from Makarska. Osijek Airport (OSI) (OSI) 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 Osijek and Makarska. The distance is around 462km (287 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Osijek to Makarska is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 20m and will usually cost around HRK 390 ($52).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Osijek and Makarska

Transport options from Osijek to Makarska
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
2h 55m
HRK 1,825($245)
every 4 hours395km (245 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 20m
HRK 390($52)
once daily798km (496 miles)
Bus via Doboj12h 35m
HRK 420($56)
once a week541km (336 miles)
Train and Bus
13h 55m
HRK 390($52)
6 times a week738km (458 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
HRK 570($76)
on demand462km (287 miles)

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Airports near Makarska

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

SPU
Split Airport (SPU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Makarska
OSI
Osijek Airport (OSI)
International Airport
Distance
280km (174 miles) from Makarska
ZAG
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
International Airport
Distance
281km (175 miles) from Makarska