There are 5 ways to get from Pescara to Makarska by train, car ferry, bus or car
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Recommended option
Train, car ferry, bus • 15h 17m
Cheapest option
Bus • 22h 25m
3 alternative options
Bus, car ferry • 16h 1m
Train, bus • 22h 16m
Drive, car ferry • 14h 2m
Pescara to Makarska by train and bus
The journey time between Pescara and Makarska is around 28h 25m and covers a distance of around 1452 km. This includes an average layover time of around 8h 43m. The fastest journey normally takes 28h 25m. Operated by Trenitalia Frecce, Trenitalia Intercity, Trenitalia and others, the Pescara to Makarska service departs from Pescara Centrale and arrives in Makarska. Typically only one service runs weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Average journey times
Route information
First and last service
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Pescara to Makarska train and bus schedules
Trenitalia
Trenitalia
Trenitalia
Austrian Railways (ÖBB)
Austrian Railways (ÖBB)
Austrian Railways (ÖBB)
Croatian Railways (HŽPP)
Croatian Railways (HŽPP)
Croatian Railways (HŽPP)
Promet Makarska
Promet Makarska
Promet Makarska
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International entry into Croatia from Italy
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Italy
Conditions of entry into Croatia from Italy
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14 day mandatory self-quarantine
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- 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.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pescara to Makarska is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 22h 25m.
The quickest way to get from Pescara to Makarska is to drive and car ferry which costs €65 - €100 and takes 14h 2m.
No, there is no direct bus from Pescara to Makarska. However, there are services departing from Pescara Terminal Bus and arriving at Makarska via Ljubljana bus station and Zagreb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 25m.
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 15h 17m and costs €55 - €120.
It takes approximately 15h 17m to get from Pescara to Makarska, including transfers.
Pescara to Makarska bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Pescara Terminal Bus station.
Pescara to Makarska bus services, operated by Promet Makarska, arrive at Makarska station.
There are 105+ hotels available in Makarska. Prices start at 750 kn per night.
- Distance: 247.5 km
- Duration: 15h 17m
What companies run services between Pescara, Italy and Makarska, Croatia?
You can take a bus from Pescara to Makarska via Ljubljana Central Bus Station Postaja, Ljubljana bus station, and Zagreb in around 22h 25m.
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
- Every 3 hours
- 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
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 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 75 kn - 110 kn
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- 75 kn - 110 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 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 75 kn - 160 kn
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 140 kn - 160 kn
Frequently asked questions
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 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 310 kn - 420 kn
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Villach Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 280 kn - 390 kn
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
- Phone
- +385 1 3782 583
- informacije@hzpp.hr
- Website
- hzpp.hr
Train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 180 kn - 250 kn
- Website
- Croatian Railways (HŽPP)
- Book at
- Croatia Rail Pass
- Phone
- +385 21 612 005
- kontakt@promet-makarska.hr
- Website
- promet-makarska.hr
Bus from Split to Makarska
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 40 kn - 60 kn
- Book at
- Promet Makarska
Bus from Zagreb to Makarska
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 160 kn - 230 kn
- Book at
- Promet Makarska
- Phone
- +385 1 6113 073
- info@croatiabus.hr
- Website
- croatiabus.hr
Bus from Split to Makarska
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 60 kn - 85 kn
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
Bus from Zagreb to Makarska
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 110 kn - 160 kn
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
- Phone
- +387 36 651-393
- info@globtour.com
- Website
- globtour.com
Bus from Split Central Bus Station to Makarska Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 50 kn - 65 kn
- Website
- Globtour
Bus from Zagreb Central Bus Station to Makarska Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 160 kn - 200 kn
- Website
- Globtour
- Phone
- +385 (42) 372 803
- info@ap.hr
- Website
- ap.hr
Bus from Split to Makarska
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 100 kn - 140 kn
- Schedules at
- ap.hr
Bus from Zagreb to Makarska
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 200 kn - 310 kn
- Schedules at
- ap.hr
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 Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 75 kn - 95 kn
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Ljubljana bus station to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 70 kn - 90 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
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Pescara Terminal Bus to Ancona Via Guglielmo Marconi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Itabus
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Pescara Terminal Bus to Ljubljana Central Bus Station Postaja
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 160 kn - 280 kn
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Ljubljana Central Bus Station Postaja to Zagreb Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 35 kn - 50 kn
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Phone
- +385 1 6113 073
- info@croatiabus.hr
- Website
- croatiabus.getbybus.com
Bus from Ljubljana to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 120 kn - 180 kn
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
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
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 100 kn - 130 kn
- Website
- Jadrolinija
- Passenger Fare
- 100 kn - 130 kn
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- Phone
- +39 081 428 5555
- booking@snav.it
- Website
- snav.it
Car ferry from Ancona to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 290 kn - 410 kn
- Website
- SNAV
- Passenger
- 301 kn
- Vehicle
- 451 kn
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