There are 11 ways to get from Trieste to Makarska by bus, night bus, ferry, train, car, shuttle 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
Bus via Zagreb
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Take the bus from Trieste to Zagreb
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Take the bus from Zagreb to Makarska
Cheapest option
Night bus, bus
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Take the night bus from Trieste to Rijeka bus station
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Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Gospić
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Take the bus from Gospić to Split
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Take the bus from Split to Makarska
9 alternative options
Bus
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Take the bus from Trieste to Rijeka bus station
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Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Split bus station
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Take the bus from Split to Makarska
Ferry, bus
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Take the ferry from Trieste Port to Mali Losinj
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Take the ferry from Mali Losinj to Zadar
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Take the bus from Zadar to Makarska
Train, bus
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Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Pivka
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Take the train from Pivka to Rijeka
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Take the train from Rijeka to Ostarije
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Take the train from Ostarije to Split
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Take the bus from Split to Makarska
Drive
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Drive from Trieste to Makarska
Shuttle, shuttle to Zagreb, fly to Split, bus
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Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Ljubljana
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Take a shuttle bus from Ljubljana to Zagreb Airport
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Fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Split (SPU)
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Take the bus from Split to Makarska
Night bus to Rijeka, fly to Split, bus
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Take the night bus from Trieste to Rijeka bus station
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Fly from Rijeka (RJK) to Split (SPU)
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Take the bus from Split to Makarska
Shuttle, bus to Pula, fly to Split, bus
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Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Novigrad
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Take the bus from Novigrad to Pula Airport
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Fly from Pula (PUY) to Split (SPU)
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Take the bus from Split to Makarska
Shuttle, shuttle to Zagreb, fly to Dubrovnik, bus
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Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Ljubljana
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Take a shuttle bus from Ljubljana to Zagreb Airport
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Fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Dubrovnik (DBV)
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Take the bus from Slano to Makarska
Shuttle, bus to Pula, fly to Zadar, bus
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Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Novigrad
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Take the bus from Novigrad to Pula Airport
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Fly from Pula (PUY) to Zadar (ZAD)
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Take the bus from Zadar to Split
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Take the bus from Split to Makarska
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Croatia from Italy
- Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Italy
Conditions of entry into Croatia from Italy
- There are no current restrictions
Rules to follow in Croatia
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Recommended
Considerations leaving from Italy
There are no current restrictions
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Croatia is currently allowed from Italy.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- 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.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 13 Jan 2023
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trieste to Makarska is to night bus and bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 11h 16m.
The quickest way to get from Trieste to Makarska is to drive which costs €85 - €130 and takes 5h 47m.
No, there is no direct bus from Trieste to Makarska. However, there are services departing from Trieste and arriving at Makarska via Zagreb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
The distance between Trieste and Makarska is 367 km. The road distance is 534.3 km.
The best way to get from Trieste to Makarska without a car is to bus via Zagreb which takes 11h 5m and costs €30 - €70.
It takes approximately 11h 5m to get from Trieste to Makarska, including transfers.
Trieste to Makarska bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Trieste station.
The quickest flight from Zagreb Airport to Split Airport is the direct flight which takes 45 min.
Trieste to Makarska bus services, operated by Promet Makarska, arrive at Makarska station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trieste to Makarska is 534 km. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Trieste to Makarska.
- Distance: 366.8 km
- Duration: 11h 5m
What companies run services between Trieste, Italy and Makarska, Croatia?
You can take a bus from Trieste to Makarska via Zagreb in around 11h 5m.
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Zagreb to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 270 kn - 750 kn
Flights from Rijeka to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- 370 kn - 650 kn
Flights from Pula to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 460 kn - 850 kn
Flights from Zagreb to Dubrovnik
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 290 kn - 950 kn
Flights from Pula to Zadar
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 260 kn - 1.300 kn
- Website
- trade-air.com
Flights from Rijeka to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- 370 kn - 650 kn
Flights from Pula to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 460 kn - 850 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 Trieste Centrale to Pivka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 26 kn - 55 kn
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 51 kn - 56 kn
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Trieste Centrale to Pivka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 220 kn - 300 kn
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Phone
- +386 129 13 332
- potnik.info@slo-zeleznice.si
- Website
- potniski.sz.si
Train from Pivka to Rijeka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 30 kn - 80 kn
- Website
- Slovenian Railways (SŽ)
- Intercity 2nd Class Ticket
- 45 kn - 55 kn
- Regional Train Ticket
- 30 kn - 40 kn
- Intercity 1st Class Ticket
- 60 kn - 80 kn
- Phone
- +385 1 3782 583
- 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)
- Book at
- 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
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 Trieste to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 100 kn - 130 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
Night bus from Trieste to Rijeka bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 50 kn - 65 kn
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rijeka bus station to Gospić
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 75 kn - 95 kn
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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 Rijeka bus station to Split bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 170 kn - 220 kn
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Zadar bus station to Split bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 80 kn - 100 kn
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Trieste Central Bus Station to Zagreb Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 55 kn - 80 kn
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Phone
- +385 1 6113 073
- info@croatiabus.hr
- Website
- croatiabus.getbybus.com
Bus from Trieste to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 150 kn - 210 kn
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
- Phone
- +385 21 612 005
- kontakt@promet-makarska.hr
- Website
- promet-makarska.hr
Bus from Zagreb to Makarska
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 160 kn - 230 kn
- Book at
- Promet Makarska
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 Slano to Makarska
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 60 kn - 90 kn
- Book at
- Promet Makarska
- Phone
- +385 (42) 372 803
- info@ap.hr
- Website
- 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
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 Zadar to Makarska
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 150 kn - 190 kn
- Schedules at
- ap.hr
Bus from Slano to Makarska
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 120 kn - 160 kn
- Schedules at
- ap.hr
Bus from Zadar to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 130 kn - 170 kn
- Schedules at
- ap.hr
- Book at
- varazdin.getbybus.com
- Phone
- +385 1 6113 073
- info@croatiabus.hr
- Website
- croatiabus.hr
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
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 Slano to Makarska
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 70 kn - 100 kn
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
- Book at
- croatiabus.getbybus.com
Bus from Zadar to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 75 kn - 110 kn
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
- Phone
- +385 1 6321 190
- 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
- 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
Bus from Slano to Makarska
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 60 kn - 85 kn
- Schedules at
- sibenik.getbybus.com
Bus from Zadar to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 75 kn - 100 kn
- Schedules at
- sibenik.getbybus.com
- Phone
- +386 1 431 77 00
- info@nomago.si
- Website
- nomago.si
Bus from Rijeka Central Bus Station to Split Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 140 kn - 270 kn
- Website
- Nomago
- Economy
- 140 kn - 200 kn
- Premium
- 160 kn - 230 kn
- Family&friends
- 190 kn - 270 kn
Bus from Zadar Central Bus Station to Split Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 80 kn - 160 kn
- Website
- Nomago
- Economy
- 80 kn - 120 kn
- Premium
- 100 kn - 140 kn
- Family&friends
- 110 kn - 160 kn
- Phone
- +385 (0)72 660 660
- info@arriva.com.hr
- Website
- arriva.com.hr
Bus from Rijeka Central Bus Station to Split Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 220 kn - 300 kn
- Website
- Arriva d.o.o.
Bus from Zadar Central Bus Station to Split Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 80 kn - 120 kn
- Website
- Arriva d.o.o.
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- info@goopti.com
- Website
- goopti.com
Shuttle from Trieste Centrale to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- 220 kn - 1.100 kn
- Schedules at
- goopti.com
- Shared
- 220 kn - 240 kn
- Private
- 550 kn - 1.100 kn
Shuttle from Ljubljana to Zagreb Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- 210 kn - 1.700 kn
- Schedules at
- goopti.com
- Shared
- 210 kn - 270 kn
- Private
- 850 kn - 1.700 kn
Shuttle from Trieste Centrale to Novigrad
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- 200 kn - 650 kn
- Schedules at
- goopti.com
- Shared
- 200 kn - 220 kn
- Private
- 330 kn - 650 kn
- Phone
- +385 52 356 500
- brioni@brioni.hr
- Website
- brioni.hr
Bus from Novigrad to Pula Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- 60 kn - 90 kn
- Schedules at
- brioni.hr
- Website
- knezevic.getbybus.com
Bus from Zadar to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 90 kn - 120 kn
- Schedules at
- knezevic.getbybus.com
- Phone
- +385 91 616 0990
- prometnik@antoniotours.hr
- Website
- antoniotours.hr
Bus from Zadar to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 110 kn - 140 kn
- Schedules at
- antoniotours.hr
- Book at
- antoniotours.getbybus.com
- Phone
- +385 (0)35 475-300
- info@slavonija-bus.hr
- Website
- slavonija-bus.hr
Bus from Zadar to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 65 kn - 85 kn
- Schedules at
- slavonija-bus.hr
- Book at
- slavonija-bus.hr
- Phone
- +385 (23) 315 331
- info@puntamika-line.hr
- Website
- puntamika-line.hr
Bus from Zadar to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 80 kn
- Schedules at
- puntamika-line.hr
- Book at
- puntamika-line.hr
- Phone
- 0923.873813
- callcenter@libertylines.it
- Website
- libertylines.it
Ferry from Trieste Port to Mali Losinj
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 210 kn - 270 kn
- Website
- Liberty Lines S.P.A.
- Phone
- 021 / 645 476
- luka@krilo.hr
- Website
- krilo.hr
Ferry from Mali Losinj to Zadar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 70 kn - 100 kn
- Website
- Kapetan Luka
- Normal
- 70 kn - 100 kn
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Croatia Airlines offers flights from Zagreb Airport to Split Airport.
Book your Trieste to Makarska bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 252+ hotels available in Makarska. Prices start at 750 kn per night.