There are 4 ways to get from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Makarska by bus, train 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
Bus via Split
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Take the bus from Plitvička Jezera to Split
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Take the bus from Split to Makarska
3 alternative options
Train, bus
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Take the train from Vrhovine to Split
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Take the bus from Split to Makarska
Bus
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Take the bus from Plitvička Jezera to Makarska
Drive
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Drive from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Makarska
Plitvice Lakes National Park to Makarska by walk and bus
The journey time between Plitvice Lakes National Park and Makarska is around 5h 42m and covers a distance of around 330 km. This includes an average layover time of around 55 min. Services are operated by Prijevoz Knežević, Promet Makarska, FlixBus and others. Typically 14 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Makarska is to bus via Split which costs 180 kn - 260 kn and takes 5h 42m.
The quickest way to get from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Makarska is to drive which costs 340 kn - 500 kn and takes 3h 23m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Plitvička Jezera and arriving at Makarska. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Plitvice Lakes National Park and Makarska is 209 km. The road distance is 303.7 km.
The best way to get from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Makarska without a car is to bus via Split which takes 5h 42m and costs 180 kn - 260 kn.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Makarska, including transfers.
Plitvice Lakes National Park to Makarska bus services, operated by Autobusni Promet, depart from Plitvička Jezera station.
Plitvice Lakes National Park to Makarska bus services, operated by Autobusni Promet, arrive at Makarska station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plitvice Lakes National Park to Makarska is 304 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Makarska.
There are 242+ hotels available in Makarska. Prices start at 750 kn per night.
- Distance: 208.6 km
- Duration: 5h 42m
What companies run services between Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia and Makarska, Croatia?
You can take a bus from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Makarska via Plitvička Jezera and Split in around 5h 42m.
- Phone
- +385 1 3782 583
- informacije@hzpp.hr
- Website
- hzpp.hr
Train from Vrhovine to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 110 kn - 160 kn
- Website
- Croatian Railways (HŽPP)
- Book at
- Croatia Rail Pass
- Website
- knezevic.getbybus.com
Bus from Plitvička Jezera to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 130 kn - 170 kn
- Schedules at
- knezevic.getbybus.com
- 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
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
- 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
- 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 - 55 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 Plitvička Jezera to Makarska
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 190 kn - 290 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 - 90 kn
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
- Book at
- croatiabus.getbybus.com
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