Getting from Split to Hvar
(Hvar to Split)

The city of Split and Hvar island are among the most popular travel destinations in Croatia. If you're staying in Split and want to hop on the island of Hvar, it's so easy to do this thanks to the numerous catamarans and ferries throughout the day.

Passengers can travel from Split to Hvar Town (only foot passengers), Stari Grad and Jelsa by catamaran/ferry or passenger boat depending on the route.

Reaching Split port is easy, as it is situated close the the historic centre and just across Main bus station. Once you arrive to Hvar, you can catch a taxi or just walk to your accommodation.

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Hvar Town

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It's easy to get catamaran or ferry between Split and Hvar Town all-year round. There are regular service with more frequency during the tourist season (April until end of October).

Travellers can choose from numerous catamarans from Split port starting early in the morning until evening hours. Krilo company has the largest number of sailings (up to 9 daily) followed by TP Line (up to daily) and Jadrolinija with 2 sailings. The journey time is around 1 hour and tickets start from €25 one-way.

Catamaran on this route offer smooth ride, comfortable seats, lots of luggage space and helpful staff.

We suggest you to buy your tickets ahead to secure your place onboard catamarans. The easiest way to do this is online, where you can compare all catamarans, check departure times and prices and decide which one best suits you. Most of companies offer free cancellation option!

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Getting from Split to Hvar island by car ferry

JADROLINIJA also runs car ferry route between Split and Stari Grad all-year round with several departures a day. During the summer, departures are even more frequent. Travellers can choose this line either if travelling by car or on foot.

There is also a car ferry service from Drvenik on the mainland (about 30 km south of Makarska) to Sucuraj on the eastern tip of Hvar. This service operates several times a day, year-round with higher frequency in the summer months. The journey time is 35 minutes.