There are 4 ways to get from Budva to Makarska by car, bus or night bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Drive, bus
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Drive from Budva to Trsteno
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Take the bus from Trsteno to Makarska
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Budva to Makarska
2 alternative options
Bus, night bus
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Take the bus from Budva to Dubrovnik
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Take the night bus from Dubrovnik bus station to Makarska bus station
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. The fastest bus normally takes 6h 15m. Services are operated by Royal Travel Cetinje. Typically five buses run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Bus route information
First and last buses
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Budva to Makarska bus schedules
Buses departing Monday, September 27, 2021
Buses departing Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Buses departing Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Buses departing Thursday, September 30, 2021
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Croatia from Montenegro
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Montenegro
Conditions of entry into Croatia from Montenegro
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14 day mandatory self-quarantine
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
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- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14 day mandatory self-quarantine
- Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 14 day mandatory self quarantine
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Rules to follow in Croatia
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Mandatory
Considerations leaving from Montenegro
The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries
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Yes, but conditions apply when entering Croatia from Montenegro.
Explore options for future travelDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Regional restriction measures in place
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Makarska is 00385 91 468 30 32.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Makarska is mandatory.
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: 19 Sep 2021
Exceptions may apply, for full details: European Union.
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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 €28 - €45 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 which takes 6h 15m and costs €12 - €15.
It takes approximately 4h 54m 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 105+ hotels available in Makarska. Prices start at 750 kn per night.
- Distance: 186.4 km
- Duration: 4h 54m
What companies run services between Budva, Montenegro and Makarska, Croatia?
Royal Travel Cetinje operates a bus from Budva to Makarska once daily. Tickets cost 90 kn - 110 kn and the journey takes 6h 15m.
- Phone
- +385 21 612 005
- kontakt@promet-makarska.hr
- Website
- promet-makarska.hr
Bus from Trsteno to Makarska
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 65 kn - 95 kn
- Book at
- Promet Makarska
- Phone
- +385 (42) 372 803
- info@ap.hr
- Website
- ap.hr
Bus from Trsteno to Makarska
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 120 kn - 160 kn
- Schedules at
- ap.hr
- Phone
- +385 1 6113 073
- info@croatiabus.hr
- Website
- croatiabus.hr
Bus from Trsteno to Makarska
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 70 kn - 100 kn
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
- Phone
- +382 69 294 654
- royaltravelcetinje@gmail.com
- Website
- 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
- +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
- 85 kn - 140 kn
- Schedules at
- bozur.net
- Book at
- busticket4.me
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.xom
- Website
- flixbus.de
Night bus from Dubrovnik bus station to Makarska bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 85 kn - 110 kn
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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