There are 5 ways to get from Italy to Makarska by train, car ferry, bus, night train, car or plane
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
Train, car ferry, bus • 18h 47m
4 alternative options
Bus • 21h 24m
Night train, train, bus • 22h 22m
Drive, car ferry • 15h 41m
Fly, bus • 6h 42m
Italy to Makarska by train, bus and car ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Italy to Makarska is to train and car ferry and bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 18h 47m.
The quickest way to get from Italy to Makarska is to fly and bus which costs €50 - €290 and takes 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct bus from Italy to Makarska. However, there are services departing from Manfredo/Fanti and arriving at Makarska via Rome Tiburtina Bus station and Zagreb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 24m.
The distance between Italy and Makarska is 361 km.
The best way to get from Italy to Makarska without a car is to train and car ferry and bus which takes 18h 47m and costs €35 - €75.
It takes approximately 18h 47m to get from Italy to Makarska, including transfers.
Italy to Makarska bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rome Tiburtina Bus station.
The quickest flight from Rome Airport to Split Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Italy to Makarska bus services, operated by Promet Makarska, arrive at Makarska station.
Ryanair, Croatia Airlines, Vueling Airlines and Wizz Air offer flights from Rome Airport to Split Airport.

- Distance: 360.8 km
- Duration: 18h 47m
What companies run services between Italy and Makarska, Croatia?
You can take a bus from Rome to Makarska via Staz.Ne Tiburtina, Rome Tiburtina Bus station, and Zagreb in around 21h 24m.

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Rome to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- 440 kn - 1.400 kn

- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Rome to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 650 kn - 3.100 kn

- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Rome to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- 230 kn - 1.600 kn

- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Rome to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 160 kn - 1.800 kn

The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 140 kn - 280 kn
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 250 kn - 280 kn
Frequently asked questions

Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 130 kn - 190 kn
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- 130 kn - 190 kn

- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Roma Termini to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 440 kn - 600 kn
- Website
- Nightjet

The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Night train from Roma Termini to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 1.100 kn - 2.400 kn
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- 1.100 kn - 1.500 kn
- 1st Class
- 1.800 kn - 2.400 kn

Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Villach Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 310 kn - 420 kn
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass

- Phone
- +385 1 3782 583
- informacije@hzpp.hr
- Website
- hzpp.hr
Train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 180 kn - 250 kn
- Website
- Croatian Railways (HŽPP)
- Book at
- Croatia Rail Pass

- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 140 kn - 170 kn
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu

- 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
Bus from Zagreb to Makarska
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 160 kn - 230 kn
- Book at
- Promet Makarska

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).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
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
- 45 kn - 60 kn
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 310 kn - 380 kn
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Zagreb to Makarska bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 170 kn - 220 kn
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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 - 50 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
Bus from Zagreb to Makarska
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 200 kn - 310 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 - 85 kn
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
- Book at
- croatiabus.getbybus.com
Bus from Zagreb to Makarska
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 110 kn - 160 kn
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
- Book at
- croatiabus.getbybus.com

- Phone
- +39 081 428 5555
- booking@snav.it
- Website
- snav.it
Car ferry from Ancona to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 290 kn - 410 kn
- Website
- SNAV
- Passenger
- 302 kn
- Vehicle
- 453 kn

Rome2rio's guide to Jadrolinija
Contact Details
- Phone
- +385 51 666 111
- Website
- jadrolinija.hr
Car ferry from Ancona to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 100 kn - 130 kn
- Website
- Jadrolinija
- Passenger Fare
- 100 kn - 130 kn
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