There are 3 ways to get from Zadar to Makarska Riviera by bus or car
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Bus via Split
best- Take the bus from Zadar bus station to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus N896 / ...
- Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Drašnice, D8bus
5h 28m€21–57Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zadar bus station to Podgorabus 898
6h 53m€20–30Drive 216.6 km
- Drive from Zadar to Makarska Rivieracar 216.6 km
2h 30m€32–46
Zadar to Makarska Riviera by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zadar to Makarska Riviera is to bus which costs €20 - €30 and takes 6h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Zadar to Makarska Riviera is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Zadar station to Makarska Riviera. However, there are services departing from Zadar bus station and arriving at Drašnice, D8 via Split Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Zadar and Makarska Riviera is 235 km. The road distance is 216.6 km.
The best way to get from Zadar to Makarska Riviera without a car is to bus via Split which takes 5h 28m and costs €20 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Zadar to Makarska Riviera, including transfers.
Zadar to Makarska Riviera bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zadar bus station.
Zadar to Makarska Riviera bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Split, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zadar to Makarska Riviera is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Zadar to Makarska Riviera.
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What companies run services between Zadar, Croatia and Makarska Riviera, Croatia?
You can take a bus from Zadar bus station to Makarska Riviera via Split, Autobusni Kolodvor, Split Bus Station, and Drašnice, D8 in around 5h 28m.
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zadar bus station to Split, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zadar bus station to Podgora
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
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