There are 4 ways to get from Budva to Makarska by bus or car
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Recommended option
Bus via Herceg Novi
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Take the bus from Herceg Novi to Makarska
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Budva to Makarska
2 alternative options
Bus via Dubrovnik
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Take the bus from Budva Central Bus Station to Dubrovnik Central Bus Station
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Take the bus from Dubrovnik to Makarska
Drive
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Drive from Budva to Makarska
Budva to Makarska by bus
The bus journey time between Budva and Makarska is around 6h 15m and covers a distance of around 277 km. Services are operated by Royal Travel Cetinje. Typically seven buses run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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International entry into Croatia from Montenegro
- Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Montenegro
Conditions of entry into Croatia from Montenegro
- There are no current restrictions
Rules to follow in Croatia
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Considerations leaving from Montenegro
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Croatia is currently allowed from Montenegro.
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 Montenegro from Croatia is currently allowed.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 13 Jan 2023
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Budva to Makarska is to bus which costs €12 - €15 and takes 6h 15m.
The quickest way to get from Budva to Makarska is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 4h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Budva and arriving at Makarska. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Budva and Makarska is 186 km. The road distance is 275.8 km.
The best way to get from Budva to Makarska without a car is to bus via Herceg Novi which takes 5h 38m and costs €70 - €90.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Budva to Makarska, including transfers.
Budva to Makarska bus services, operated by Royal Travel Cetinje, depart from Budva station.
Budva to Makarska bus services, operated by Royal Travel Cetinje, arrive at Makarska station.
Yes, the driving distance between Budva to Makarska is 276 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Budva to Makarska.
There are 254+ hotels available in Makarska. Prices start at 750 kn per night.
- Distance: 186.4 km
- Duration: 5h 38m
What companies run services between Budva, Montenegro and Makarska, Croatia?
Royal Travel Cetinje operates a bus from Herceg Novi to Makarska once daily. Tickets cost 75 kn - 90 kn and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- 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
Bus from Budva to Makarska
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 90 kn - 110 kn
- Schedules at
- royaltravelcetinje.me
- Phone
- +387 36 651-393
- info@globtour.com
- Website
- globtour.com
Bus from Budva Central Bus Station to Dubrovnik Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 60 kn - 80 kn
- Website
- Globtour
- Phone
- +382 20 633 807
- bozur.cg@gmail.com
- Website
- bozur.net
Bus from Budva to Dubrovnik
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 90 kn - 180 kn
- Schedules at
- bozur.net
- Book at
- busticket4.me
- Phone
- +385 21 612 005
- kontakt@promet-makarska.hr
- Website
- promet-makarska.hr
Bus from Dubrovnik to Makarska
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 70 kn - 110 kn
- Book at
- Promet Makarska
- Phone
- +385 1 6113 073
- info@croatiabus.hr
- Website
- croatiabus.hr
Bus from Dubrovnik to Makarska
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 70 kn - 110 kn
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
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