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How to get fromMakarska to Rabby bus or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Makarska to Rab by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus, line 9309 ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Makarska bus station to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus 898 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novalja, Autobusni kolodvorbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Novalja to Rabferry ferry
    8h 57m
    €39–89

  2. Bus, line 9309 ferry via Šibenik

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Makarska, Autobusni kolodvor to Šibenikbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Šibenik, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novalja, Autobusni kolodvorbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Novalja to Rabferry ferry
    9h 47m
    €12–19

  3. Bus, line 9309 ferry via Split

    1. Take the bus from Makarska, Autobusni kolodvor to Split Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Novalja, Autobusni kolodvorbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Novalja to Rabferry ferry
    9h 12m
    €20–39

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  • Distance: 317.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Makarska, Croatia and Rab, Croatia?

There is no direct connection from Makarska to Rab. However, you can take the bus to Split, Autobusni Kolodvor, take the bus to Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor, take the bus to Punta Mira, walk to Novalja, then take the line 9309 ferry to Rab. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Makarska, Autobusni kolodvor to Rab via Split Bus Station, Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor, Punta Mira, and Novalja in around 9h 12m.

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