There are 3 ways to get from Rab to Makarska by ferry or bus
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Line 9309 ferry, bus via Split
best- Take the ferry from Rab to Novaljaferry
- Take the bus from Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
- Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Makarska, Autobusni kolodvorbus
8h 8m€45–82Line 9309 ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the ferry from Rab to Novaljaferry
- Take the bus from Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor to Split Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Makarska, Autobusni kolodvorbus
8h 8m€21–36Line 323 ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Rab port to Senj portferry 323
- Take the bus from Senj, Obala doktor Franje Tuđmana to Split Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Makarska, Autobusni kolodvorbus
11h 6m€50–94
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rab to Makarska is to line 9309 ferry and bus which costs €20 - €40 and takes 8h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Rab to Makarska is to line 9309 ferry and bus via Split which takes 8h 8m and costs €45 - €85.
The distance between Rab and Makarska is 317 km.
The best way to get from Rab to Makarska without a car is to line 9309 ferry and bus via Split which takes 8h 8m and costs €45 - €85.
It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Rab to Makarska, including transfers.
There are 4994+ hotels available in Makarska.
What companies run services between Rab, Croatia and Makarska, Croatia?
There is no direct connection from Rab to Makarska. However, you can take the line 9309 ferry to Novalja, walk to Punta Mira, take the bus to Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor, take the bus to Split, Autobusni Kolodvor, walk to Split Bus Station, then take the bus to Makarska, Autobusni kolodvor. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rab to Makarska, Autobusni kolodvor via Novalja, Punta Mira, Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor, and Split Bus Station in around 8h 8m.
- Phone
- +385 91 616 0990
- [email protected]
- Website
- antoniotours.hr
Bus from Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor to Split, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Schedules at
- antoniotours.hr
Bus from Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor to Split Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Schedules at
- antoniotours.hr
Rome2Rio's guide to Jadrolinija
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +385 72 303 337
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Rab to Novalja
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Rab to Novalja
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Rab port to Senj port
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Jadrolinija
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