Split → Hvar
The ferry route from Split to Hvar town is one of the most popular ferry connections in Croatia. The route is operated by several ferry companies, all of which operate the route with fast boat catamarans. The sailing time is about 1 hour. In May and October, there are up to 6 daily departures. And in June, July, August, and September, there are more than 10 daily fast ferry departures, during the winter season there are 2 daily catamarans.
Most of the catamarans sail back from the town Hvar to Split after the disembarkation in Hvar, but some of the departures continue from Hvar to Korcula or from Hvar to Vis.
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Map travel route Split - Hvar town
Split to Hvar ferry FAQs
The sailing time between these two destinations is about 60 minutes.
The timetable for the catamarans varies depending on the time of the year. The highest number of daily departures is during July and August, and the fewest departures are from October to April.
Yes, there is at least one daily fast ferry departure between Split and Hvar all year around. The island of Hvar has a population of over 11.000 people, a lot of whom depend on the ferry line to Split. Therefore, the ferries will keep running, but note there are fewer departures outside of the summer months.
As mentioned above, all departures are operated by catamarans/fast ferries. On catamarans operated by Jadrolinija, you can not bring your bike. However, on the Krilo Jet catamaran, you can bring your bike but you have to buy a ticket for it in advance, as there are only a few spaces. Alternatively, you can take one of the other ferry connections to Island Hvar, such as the car ferry from Split to Stari Grad. Here you can take a bike without any problem (just remember the bike needs a ticket :-))
No, there are no car ferries on the route Split – Hvar town. You will have to travel from Split to Stari Grad if you want to bring your car.
No, you can not reserve specific seats. However, as Split is the starting location of the catamaran, you should be able to get seats next to each other if you are early in line at the Split port. Usually if you are at the boat 30 minutes prior to schedule departure, you should be able to get good seats.
The ferry Split to Hvar is extremely popular, especially in the summer. So if you wish to board a specific departure, you should definitely buy the ticket in advance, either online or one day before at the port.
Yes, all the catamarans have toilets.
Yes, each of the catamarans has a kiosk/bar, where you can buy, coffee, drinks, and snacks.
Each of the catamaran companies has separate policies, from ticket amendment and cancellation, so you will have to check with them.
You can bring one large suitcase (up to 20 kg, but nobody checks the exact weight :-)), plus a handbag/backpack. The suitcases are stored in the catamaran racks, so keep your valuables and electronics in the handbag.
Yes, of course. There is the car ferry from Split to Stari Grad, and a car ferry from Drvenik to Sucuraj. Moreover, there is a catamaran from Split to Jelsa on Hvar Island and a catamaran from Dubrovnik to Hvar town.
Popular ferries from Split
Popular ferries from Hvar
