There are 4 ways to get from Pescara to Makarska by train, car ferry, bus or car
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 • 16h 6m
Cheapest option
Bus, car ferry • 17h 35m
2 alternative options
Bus • 23h 50m
Drive, car ferry • 14h 17m
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- Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Italy
Conditions of entry into Croatia from Italy
- There are no current restrictions
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- 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 Italy from Croatia is currently allowed.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pescara to Makarska is to bus and car ferry which costs €27 - €50 and takes 17h 35m.
The quickest way to get from Pescara to Makarska is to drive and car ferry which costs €50 - €75 and takes 14h 17m.
No, there is no direct bus from Pescara to Makarska. However, there are services departing from Pescara -Terminal Bus and arriving at Makarska via Rome Tiburtina Bus station and Zagreb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 50m.
It is approximately 247 km to get from Pescara to Makarska.
The best way to get from Pescara to Makarska without a car is to train and car ferry and bus which takes 16h 6m and costs €29 - €90.
It takes approximately 16h 6m to get from Pescara to Makarska, including transfers.
Pescara to Makarska bus services, operated by Prontobus, depart from Pescara -Terminal Bus station.
Pescara to Makarska bus services, operated by Promet Makarska, arrive at Makarska station.
Book your Pescara to Makarska bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 252+ hotels available in Makarska. Prices start at 750 kn per night.

- Distance: 247.5 km
- Duration: 16h 6m
What companies run services between Pescara, Italy and Makarska, Croatia?
You can take a bus from Pescara to Makarska via Rome Tiburtina Bus station and Zagreb in around 23h 50m.

Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Pescara Centrale to Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 100 kn - 400 kn
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 100 kn - 150 kn
- Base Standard
- 230 kn - 310 kn
- Base Premium
- 280 kn - 400 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 Pescara Centrale to Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 75 kn - 160 kn
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 140 kn - 160 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 Pescara Centrale to Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 75 kn - 110 kn
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- 75 kn - 110 kn

- 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 Pescara to Rome Tiburtina Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 95 kn - 120 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
- 48/796 473 308
- biuro@autokarpolska.com.pl
- Website
- autokarpolska.com.pl
Bus from Pescara to Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 260 kn - 360 kn
- Schedules at
- autokarpolska.com.pl

- Phone
- +39 0965 630 028
- prenotazioni@autolineefederico.it
- Website
- autolineefederico.it
Bus from Pescara Central Train Station to Ancona Central Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 60 kn - 80 kn
- Website
- Autolinee Federico

- Phone
- +38 (032) 221-68-58
- altransinfo@gmail.com
- Website
- al-trans.com.ua
Bus from Pescara to Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- al-trans.com.ua

- Phone
- +39 329 8631455
- info@prontobusitalia.it
- Website
- prontobusitalia.it
Bus from Pescara -Terminal Bus to Rome Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 180 kn - 260 kn
- Schedules at
- prontobusitalia.it

- 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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