How long is the fast ferry from Split to Hvar?

Easy to buy ticket for day trip to Hvar from Split. The ferry takes just over 1 hour and has comfortable seats all inside.



In 2026, the high-speed catamaran (fast ferry) from Split to Hvar Town takes approximately 55 to 60 minutes. During the peak summer season (June through September), several operators like Kapetan Luka (Krilo) and Jadrolinija run frequent services, with the fastest crossings reaching the port in as little as 50 minutes under calm sea conditions. It is crucial to distinguish between Hvar Town (the main tourist hub) and Stari Grad (the main car ferry port). The car ferry to Stari Grad is much slower, taking about 2 hours. For foot passengers, the fast catamaran to Hvar Town is the preferred choice, but tickets sell out quickly in 2026, so booking online 24–48 hours in advance is highly recommended. Prices typically range from €10 to €25 depending on the season and the operator. Note that during heavy "Jugo" or "Bura" winds, these fast catamarans are the first to be cancelled for safety, whereas the larger car ferries usually continue to run.

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Hvar to Split Ferries In the high season it runs 14 to 20 journeys per day, in total 131 times per week from Hvar. In the low season it runs 2 or 3 journeys per day, in total 17 times per week. Journey time is between 50 minutes and 2 hours 25 minutes depending on the route.

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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. Is there a toilet on the catamarans from Split to Hvar? Yes, all the catamarans have toilets.

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Useful info: keep in mind that the ferries departing Split for Hvar are passenger-only catamarans. In case you want to travel with your car to Hvar, we recommend taking the Jadrolinija car ferry from Split to the port of Stari Grad (30 minutes by car from Hvar Town).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Hvar is not as relexing as them, but a lot more relaxing than Dubrovnik. If you like to travel do both but if you want to relax choose one.

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Hvar at a glance The 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).

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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 best time to visit Hvar is between July and August. The hottest month of the year is July with an average daily maximum of 28 C and an average low of 19 C. The coolest month of the year is January with an average daily maximum of 7 C and an average low of 0 C.

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The most convenient way to travel around the island is by car, or by scooter. The main island's road D116 runs from Hvar Town to Sucuraj and connects all major towns on the island, like Stari Grad, Jelsa, and Vrboska. The western section of this road, around Hvar, Jelsa, and Stari Grad, is in good condition.

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Generally, if you travel by car, bus or train, you need to reach Split or Drvenik in central Dalmatia, where you can take a ferry to Hvar or catamaran to Hvar (from Split). Ferries Split - Stari Grad (Hvar), and Drvenik Sucuraj take cars.

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