There are 4 ways to get from Bitola to Makarska by bus, car, train or plane
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Recommended option
Bus via Herceg Novi • 16h 20m
3 alternative options
Bus • 16h 37m
Drive • 10h 24m
Train, fly, bus • 11h 24m
Bitola to Makarska by bus
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Croatia from North Macedonia
- Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of North Macedonia
Conditions of entry into Croatia from North Macedonia
- There are no current restrictions
Rules to follow in Croatia
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Considerations leaving from North Macedonia
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Croatia is currently allowed from North Macedonia.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- There are no current restrictions
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Makarska is 00385 91 468 30 32.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Makarska is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Makarska is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 00385 91 468 30 32.
No, returning to North Macedonia from Croatia is currently allowed.
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Last updated: 8 Mar 2023
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bitola to Makarska is to bus via Herceg Novi which costs $40 - $70 and takes 16h 20m.
The quickest way to get from Bitola to Makarska is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 24m.
No, there is no direct bus from Bitola to Makarska. However, there are services departing from Bitola and arriving at Makarska via Struga and Herceg Novi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.
The distance between Bitola and Makarska is 436 km. The road distance is 628.2 km.
The best way to get from Bitola to Makarska without a car is to bus via Herceg Novi which takes 16h 20m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 16h 20m to get from Bitola to Makarska, including transfers.
Bitola to Makarska bus services, operated by Transkop patnicki soobrakaj A.D. Bitola, depart from Bitola station.
The quickest flight from Skopje Airport to Split Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 25m.
Bitola to Makarska bus services, operated by Royal Travel Cetinje, arrive at Makarska station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bitola to Makarska is 628 km. It takes approximately 10h 24m to drive from Bitola to Makarska.
- Distance: 435.9 km
- Duration: 16h 20m
What companies run services between Bitola, North Macedonia and Makarska, Croatia?
You can take a bus from Bitola to Makarska via Struga and Herceg Novi in around 16h 20m.
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Skopje to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- 1.000 kn - 3.200 kn
Flights from Skopje to Split via Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- 1.000 kn - 3.200 kn
- Phone
- +389 (2) 3 164 255
- mztransportad@mztransportad.com.mk
- Website
- mzt.mk
Train from Bitola to Skopje
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 80 kn - 260 kn
- Website
- Railways of the Republic North Macedonia Transport AD
- Phone
- +389 47 231 192
- Website
- transkop.mk
Bus from Bitola to Struga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 120 kn
- Schedules at
- transkop.mk
- Phone
- (389) 46 251-882
- info@galeb.mk
- Website
- galeb.mk
Bus from Struga to Herceg Novi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 95 kn - 260 kn
- Schedules at
- galeb.mk
- Phone
- +382 69 294 654
- royaltravelcetinje@gmail.com
- Website
- royaltravelcetinje.me
Bus from Herceg Novi to Makarska
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 75 kn - 90 kn
- Schedules at
- royaltravelcetinje.me
- Phone
- +389 44 371 066
- hafet-tours@hotmail.com
- Website
- hafet.getbybus.com
Bus from Struga to Makarska
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 370 kn - 440 kn
- Schedules at
- hafet.getbybus.com
- Phone
- +385 21 612 005
- kontakt@promet-makarska.hr
- Website
- promet-makarska.hr
Bus from Split to Makarska
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 40 kn - 60 kn
- Book at
- Promet Makarska
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Split bus station to Makarska bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 55 kn - 80 kn
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 022 / 212 – 557
- autotransport@atpsi.hr
- Website
- atpsi.hr
Bus from Split to Makarska
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 35 kn - 55 kn
- Schedules at
- sibenik.getbybus.com
- Phone
- +385 (42) 372 803
- info@ap.hr
- Website
- ap.hr
Bus from Split to Makarska
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 100 kn - 130 kn
- Schedules at
- ap.hr
- Phone
- +385 1 6113 073
- info@croatiabus.hr
- Website
- croatiabus.hr
Bus from Split to Makarska
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 60 kn - 90 kn
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
- Book at
- croatiabus.getbybus.com
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