Yes, you can do a day trip. The earliest catamaran arrives in Hvar at around 10.30h and leaves for Dubrovnik at about 18.00h. Therefore, you have several hours to explore Hvar town. Please note these hours apply to the summer schedule.
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The typical crossing time for ferries from Hvar to Dubrovnik is approximately 3h 50m. However, please keep in mind that sailing duration might change depending on what season you choose to travel.
The ferry crossing time from Dubrovnik to Hvar is approximately 3h 45m. Sailing durations may vary from season to season and by operator so we'd advise doing a live check.
The quickest way to get from Hvar to Dubrovnik is to ferry which costs €8 - €35 and takes 3h 15m. Is there a direct ferry between Hvar and Dubrovnik? Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Hvar and arriving at Dubrovnik. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day.
If you want to experience some of the best nightclubs on Hvar, then it is best to stay overnight. If you are visiting Hvar on a daytrip from Split, there are still plenty of great places to spend your evening in Hvar Town before you catch the last ferry back. There are so many restaurants to choose from in Hvar Town.
Hvar at a glanceThe distance from Split is 19 nautical miles (35 km) and from Dubrovnik 77 nautical miles (140 km). From both places, Hvar is easily reachable as a day trip destination (see other day trips from Split).
Split has some great beaches but also the bars and parties for those that want them, while Hvar has a more explorable landscape with plenty of hidden coves, sleepy fishing villages and luscious beaches.
The easiest way of doing this is taking one of the daily catamarans operating from Dubrovnik to Hvar Town. KRILO, TP LINE and JADROLINIJA, are the companies running this route by modern and comfortable high-speed catamarans (April until the end of October).
Hvar to Dubrovnik Trip OverviewThree companies make the trip each day, so it would be best to book your ticket in advance. Dubrovnik offers breathtaking views from its coastline and is a great place to go kayaking and boating to enjoy those views.
Three days will allow you to see the main attractions in Hvar town, explore the magical Pakleni islands, as well as a bit of the Western side of the island. In five days you'll be able to explore Hvar Island extensively, enjoy the many beaches and you'll get to explore some of my favorite hidden gems too.
One of the island's most popular destination is Hvar Town, which has lively beaches, modern restaurants, luxury guesthouses, and a lively nightlife scene. Its labyrinth of age-old cobbled and marble streets adds a distinctly Croatian aesthetic.
Hvar is enormous. We stayed in Hvar only for 2 days so didn't have the chance to wander to the other side of the island to Jelsa and beyond. To explore the local area of Hvar, Stari Grad, and Zarace we rented an ATV. The streets were perfect for it and better than the hassle of renting a car.
Most travelers will find that seven to nine days is perfect for a well-paced Croatia trip with stops in Split, Dubrovnik, and Hvar. If you don't mind a fast-paced journey, you can see the highlights of this route in less time—as few as five or six days.