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There are 7 ways to get from Opatija to Makarska by bus, train, car or plane

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Bus via Gospić  •  9h 35m

  1. Take the bus from Rijeka to Gospic
  2. Take the bus from Gospić to Split
  3. Take the bus from Split to Makarska

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Bus  •  12h 15m

  1. Take the bus from Opatija to Karlovac
  2. Take the bus from Karlovac to Makarska

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Train, bus  •  11h 58m

  1. Take the train from Rijeka to Ostarije Re
  2. Take the train from Ostarije to Split Ic
  3. Take the bus from Split to Makarska

Drive  •  4h 50m

  1. Drive from Opatija to Makarska 473.7 km

Fly from Rijeka, bus  •  4h 33m

  1. Fly from Rijeka (RJK) to Split (SPU) RJK - SPU
  2. Take the bus from Split to Makarska

Bus to Zagreb, fly, bus  •  8h 21m

  1. Take the bus from Rijeka - Autobusni Kolodvor to Zagreb Airport
  2. Fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Split (SPU) ZAG - SPU
  3. Take the bus from Split to Makarska

Bus to Pula, fly, bus  •  6h 58m

  1. Take the bus from Opatija to Labin
  2. Fly from Pula (PUY) to Split (SPU) PUY - SPU
  3. Take the bus from Split to Makarska

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The cheapest way to get from Opatija to Makarska is to bus which costs 270 kn - 380 kn and takes 12h 15m.

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The quickest way to get from Opatija to Makarska is to fly and bus which costs 1.000 kn - 3.100 kn and takes 4h 33m.

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No, there is no direct bus from Opatija to Makarska. However, there are services departing from Opatija and arriving at Makarska via Rijeka, Gospić and Split. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

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The distance between Opatija and Makarska is 313 km. The road distance is 473.7 km.

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The best way to get from Opatija to Makarska without a car is to bus via Gospić which takes 9h 35m and costs 330 kn - 420 kn.

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It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from Opatija to Makarska, including transfers.

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Opatija to Makarska bus services, operated by Velebit Tours, depart from Rijeka station.

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The quickest flight from Rijeka Airport to Split Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.

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Opatija to Makarska bus services, operated by Promet Makarska, arrive at Makarska station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Opatija to Makarska is 474 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Opatija to Makarska.

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  • Distance: 312.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 35m

What companies run services between Opatija, Primorsko-Goranska, Croatia and Makarska, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Opatija to Makarska via Rijeka, Gospic, Gospić, and Split in around 9h 35m.

Airlines
Croatia Airlines
Website
croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Rijeka to Split
Ave. Duration
55 min
When
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price
470 kn - 600 kn
Flights from Zagreb to Split
Ave. Duration
49 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
270 kn - 800 kn
Flights from Pula to Split
Ave. Duration
55 min
When
Monday and Friday
Estimated price
470 kn - 850 kn
Trade Air
Website
trade-air.com
Flights from Rijeka to Split
Ave. Duration
55 min
When
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price
470 kn - 600 kn
Flights from Pula to Split
Ave. Duration
55 min
When
Monday and Friday
Estimated price
470 kn - 850 kn
Train operators
Croatian Railways (HŽPP)
Phone
+385 1 3782 583
Email
informacije@hzpp.hr
Website
hzpp.hr
Train from Rijeka to Ostarije
Ave. Duration
2h 27m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
55 kn - 80 kn
Website
Croatian Railways (HŽPP)
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Croatia Rail Pass
Train from Ostarije to Split
Ave. Duration
4h 54m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
130 kn - 180 kn
Website
Croatian Railways (HŽPP)
Book at
Croatia Rail Pass
Bus operators
Velebit Tours
Phone
08008885
Email
info@velebit-tours.hr
Website
velebit-tours.hr
Bus from Rijeka to Gospic
Ave. Duration
2h 20m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
144 kn
Schedules at
velebit-tours.hr
Samoborček
Phone
+385 1 6321 190
Email
samoborcek@samoborcek.hr
Website
samoborcek.hr
Bus from Gospić to Split
Ave. Duration
2h 45m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
75 kn - 100 kn
Schedules at
samoborcek.hr
FlixBus

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
Email
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
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
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Autobusni Promet
Phone
+385 (42) 372 803
Email
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 Opatija to Karlovac
Ave. Duration
2h 20m
Frequency
6 times a week
Estimated price
120 kn - 160 kn
Schedules at
ap.hr
Book at
varazdin.getbybus.com
Bus from Karlovac to Makarska
Ave. Duration
8h 55m
Frequency
5 times a week
Estimated price
210 kn - 310 kn
Schedules at
ap.hr
Bus from Opatija to Labin
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
Frequency
6 times a week
Estimated price
100 kn - 130 kn
Schedules at
ap.hr
Book at
varazdin.getbybus.com
Croatia Bus
Phone
+385 1 6113 073
Email
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
Bus from Karlovac to Makarska
Ave. Duration
5h 50m
Frequency
4 times a week
Estimated price
150 kn - 220 kn
Schedules at
croatiabus.hr
Book at
croatiabus.getbybus.com
Pleso Prijevoz
Phone
01 / 6331-999
Email
plesoprijevoz@plesoprijevoz.hr
Website
plesoprijevoz.hr
Bus from Rijeka - Autobusni Kolodvor to Zagreb Airport
Ave. Duration
2h 15m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
200 kn - 220 kn
Schedules at
plesoprijevoz.hr
Book at
plesoprijevoz.hr
Brioni Pula
Phone
+385 52 356 500
Email
brioni@brioni.hr
Website
brioni.hr
Bus from Opatija to Labin
Ave. Duration
1h
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
70 kn - 95 kn
Schedules at
brioni.hr
Book at
brioni.hr

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Trade Air offers flights from Rijeka Airport to Split Airport.

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There are 243+ hotels available in Makarska. Prices start at 750 kn per night.

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The best way to get from Opatija to Rijeka Airport is to taxi which takes 37 min and costs 460 kn - 550 kn.

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