How long is the fast ferry from Dubrovnik to Hvar?
Journey time is between 3 hours 15 minutes and 3 hours 50 minutes depending on the route. The price of a foot passanger ticket is 45.00 Euro.
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The Dubrovnik - Hvar sailing is the fastest way of traveling between 2 of the most popular destinations in Croatia. If you decide to stay in Hvar for a few days, you can also visit other nearby islands by ferry. Check our Map of ferries to discover ferry connections from Hvar to Milna (Brac island), Korcula and Pomena.
The typical crossing time for ferries from Dubrovnik to Hvar is approximately 3h 45m. However, please keep in mind that sailing duration might change depending on what season you choose to travel.
An easy and popular option is taking the passenger ferry—from June to September, there are two daily passenger ferries connecting Dubrovnik to Hvar. An easy, quick, and (very) expensive alternative to the ferry is a private boat transfer, which will take about three hours.
If you're visiting Croatia, I would really recommend a day trip to Hvar Town. Hvar is one of the most popular islands in Croatia and I can see why – I loved spending the day here. The charming old town, beautiful scenery and range of great places to eat and drink make it a fabulous place to visit.
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).
Most ferry ticket prices for Croatian routes remain fixed regardless of seasonality. Still, we highly suggest that you book your trip well in advance, especially when traveling in high season to/from popular destinations.
The most direct access to Hvar island is from the Croatian coastal cities of Dubrovnik and Split. There are frequent daily flights to both cities from many EU/European hubs and each has daily, year-round ferry/catamaran/private speedboat service to Hvar island.
As already mentioned above, the ferry port in Hvar is located on the main promenade, right in the town centre, so obviously, everything you might need is very close: bars, restaurants, shop, post office, ATM-s, etc. The tickets can be bought in the ticket office on the main promenade.
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.
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.