There are 3 ways to get from Hvar to Makarska Riviera by ferry, bus, or busferry
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Ferry, bus
best- Take the ferry from Hvar to Port of Splitferry 9602
- Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Drašnice, D8bus
3h 55m€20–49Ferry, bus #2
- Take the ferry from Hvar to Port of Splitferry 9604 / ...
- Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Drašnice, D8bus
3h 55m€20–47Bus and ferry, bus
- Take the busferry from Jelsa to Split Bus Stationbusferry
- Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Drašnice, D8bus
6h 13m€37–51
Hvar to Makarska Riviera by ferry, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hvar to Makarska Riviera is to ferry and bus which costs €20 - €50 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Hvar to Makarska Riviera is to ferry and bus which takes 3h 55m and costs €20 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Hvar to Makarska Riviera. However, there are services departing from Hvar and arriving at Drašnice, D8 via Jelsa and Split Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Hvar and Makarska Riviera is 122 km.
The best way to get from Hvar to Makarska Riviera without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 3h 55m and costs €20 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Hvar to Makarska Riviera, including transfers.
Hvar to Makarska Riviera bus services, operated by Cazmatrans NOVA d.o.o., depart from Jelsa station.
Hvar to Makarska Riviera bus services, operated by Cazmatrans NOVA d.o.o., arrive at Split Bus Station.
There are 6803+ hotels available in Makarska Riviera.
What companies run services between Hvar, Croatia and Makarska Riviera, Croatia?
There is no direct connection from Hvar to Makarska Riviera. However, you can take the ferry to Port of Split, walk to Split Bus Station, take the bus to Drašnice, D8, then walk to Makarska Riviera. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Hvar to Makarska Riviera via Port of Split, Split Bus Station, and Drašnice, D8 in around 3h 55m.
- Phone
- +385 21 612 005
- kontakt@promet-makarska.hr
- Website
- promet-makarska.hr
Bus from Split Bus Station to Drašnice, D8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–24
- Website
- https://www.promet-makarska.hr/en/
- Phone
- +385 043 277 100
- info@cazmatrans.hr
- Website
- cazmatrans.hr
Busferry from Jelsa to Split Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €23
- Website
- https://cazmatrans.hr/en/
- Phone
- +385 21 645 476
- luka@krilo.hr
- Website
- krilo.hr
Ferry from Hvar to Port of Split
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–25
- Website
- https://krilo.hr/en
- Phone
- +385 20 313 119
- support@tp-line.hr
- Website
- tp-line.hr
Ferry from Hvar to Port of Split
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- https://www.tp-line.hr/en/
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +385 72 303 337
- passdept_h@jadrolinija.hr
- Website
- jadrolinija.hr
Ferry from Hvar to Port of Split
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- https://www.jadrolinija.hr/en
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