Ferry Hvar to Split
During the summer season, the ferry route Hvar to Split is one of the most popular on the Adriatic coast. Every day over 1500 people travel from Hvar town to the Dalmatian capital Split. The sailing time of the routes is about 1 hour.
The majority of the routes are direct catamarans which only sail between Hvar and Split and the opposite direction. However, some of the departures are with catamarans arriving from Vis, Korcula, or Dubrovnik and then continuing to Split.
Ferry companies on the route
The ferry routes are served by 3 ferry companies, Jadrolinija, Krilo Kapetan Luka and TP Line, which all operate the ferry route with catamarans (passenger-only fast boats).
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Map travel route Hvar - Split
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FAQ Hvar to Split Ferry
Below I have answered some of the most common question in relation to travelling from Hvar to Split by ferry.
The sailing time from Hvar to Split is about 60 minutes.
In the winter there are only a few departures, mainly adapted to the needs of the people living on Island Hvar. However, during summer there are additional routes which are adapted to tourist visiting.
No, unfortunately not, there are seats for all passengers on the catamaran, but seating is free. So if you are with a group, and want to have seats next to each other, you need to make sure to be first in line for the embarkation.
All catamarans, regardless of the operating company, a departure from the end of the east side of the Hvar port, close to the Carpe Diem bar.
No, unfortunately not, the catamaran departures from a walking zone, the closest drop of point by a taxi is about 500 meters away.
No, you need to buy a ticket before either online or from one of the selling points at the Hvar Riva. Be aware that in summer catamarans are often sold out, so buy the ticket at least one day ahead.
Yes, there is a toilet on all catamarans sailing from Hvar to Split.
No, usually there is no difference in the price, except when there are occasional online special offers.
You meanwhile have a few catamaran departures which continue to Split airport, so that is one option. Another option is once you arrive in Split to take the airport bus from the Split bus station.
Yes, you can do a day trip to Hvar by ferry. There are several departures in the early morning hours, and the last ferries back to Split depart in the evening. Therefore, you could have basically an entire day to enjoy Hvar.
My personal tips for the trip from Hvar to Split
- The most important thing to know about the ferry from Hvar to Split, is when to arrive at the port. As you can see from my photo below, the lines of people can be very very very long, so you have two options.
- Be early, boil in the sun and get a good seats next to each other on the ferry.
- Be late, and avoid boiling in the sun (And if you did not buy a ticket up front, risk that the departure is sold out).
- Bring something to drink, you can buy drinks on the boat, but I find it quite expensive.
Popular ferries from Hvar
| Hvar to Bol ferry | Hvar to Korcula ferry | Hvar to Vis ferry |
| Hvar to Mljet ferry | Hvar to Dubrovnik ferry | Hvar to Ubli Lastavo ferry |
Popular ferries from Split
| Split to Korcula ferry | Split to Bol ferry | Split to Vis ferry |
| Split to Rogac ferry | Split to Dubrovnik ferry | Split to Milna ferry |
| Split to Stari Grad ferry | Split to Supetar ferry | Split to Ancona ferry |
Facts about Ferry Hvar to Split
| Shortest Travel Distance | 23.5 Nautical Miles (43-44 Km) |
| Fastest Sailing time | 55 Minutes |
| Daily Ferries in Winter | From 2 departures Daily |
| Daily Ferries in Summer | Up to 15 daily departures |
| Average Ticket Price | €25 / $28 / £22 |
| Ferry Operators on this route | TP Line, Krilo Kapetan Luka, Jadrolinija |
| Departure Location | Hvar Port and Vira Port |
| Car Ferry option Availble | No, not on this route |
Text and travel tips by Morten Smalby a travel Nomad living in Split Croatia
