The cheapest and fastest coaches from Zagreb to Makarska
Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
6 h 20 m
Average duration
6 h 32 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
292 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Zagreb to Makarska is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zagreb to Makarska will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £35.
Of the 3 buses that leave Zagreb for Makarska every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 292 km distance in an average of 6 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare coach and flight for Zagreb to Makarska
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Makarska among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a flight costs an average of £53.
Distance: 292 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£31 Average Price Cheapest | £73 Average Price |
6h 51m Average total duration 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Zagreb to Makarska bus times
The table below shows live departures for Zagreb to Makarska coaches for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:00 Zagreb, Bus Station | 6h15 | 13:15 Makarska, Autobusni kolodvor | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:00 Zagreb, Bus Station | 6h10 | 17:10 Makarska, Autobusni kolodvor | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:00 Zagreb, Bus Station | 6h30 | 21:30 Makarska, Autobusni kolodvor | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:00 Zagreb, Bus Station | 6h45 | 02:45 Makarska, Autobusni kolodvor | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Zagreb to Makarska
Buses from Zagreb to Makarska run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 292 km distance in 6h 20m.
Distance 292 km |
Average bus duration 6h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 6h 20m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Nomago, FlixBus, Promet Makarska from Zagreb to MakarskaYou can travel by bus between Zagreb to Makarska with Nomago, FlixBus, Promet Makarska for as low as £23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Zagreb to Makarska coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zagreb to Makarska by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Makarska, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Zagreb, Bus Station, which is located around 2 miles (3.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Makarska, Autobusni kolodvor, located 0.2 miles (427 m) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zagreb and Makarska
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Zagreb (in the station)
- Bakery Delight (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 5, 7, 8 Tram: 2, 6
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