How long is the ferry from Split to Dubrovnik?

How long is ferry from Split to Dubrovnik? 4,5 hours is the catamaran (ferry) ride from Split to Dubrovnik. This is if you are traveling with Kapetan Luka (krilo.hr) catamarans. Jadrolinija catamran ride lasts for 6 hours.



The journey on a high-speed catamaran from Split to Dubrovnik typically takes between 4 hours 30 minutes and 5 hours 15 minutes. The duration varies slightly between operators; for example, Krilo (Kapetan Luka) is often the fastest at roughly 4.5 hours, while TP Line may take closer to 5 hours depending on the number of intermediate island stops (such as Milna, Hvar, or Korcula). These ferries are "foot passenger only" and offer a scenic, comfortable alternative to the 3-plus hour bus ride or car drive. In 2026, ferries depart daily from the Split Ferry Port, located right next to the main bus and train stations. Because the journey is relatively long and the scenery is stunning, it is a peer-to-peer pro-tip to grab a window seat early or head to the small outdoor deck area if the vessel permits, as the route provides a "mini-tour" of the Dalmatian Islands as you cruise southward toward the Pearl of the Adriatic.

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This route operates from May to October, departing from Split daily at 07:40 and arriving in Dubrovnik at 12:00 noon. The journey time between Split and Dubrovnik is 4 hours and 15 minutes, including a stopover in Hvar, Korcula, Mljet and Brac (Bol).

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One-way sailing trip from Split to Dubrovnik usually takes 7 days with lots of stops on beautiful islands Brac Hvar Vis Korcula and Mljet. Yacht charter holidays in Croatia is your ultimate opportunity to discover best Croatian islands and amazing places of the magnificent Dalmatian coast at a relaxing pace.

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Great cheap way to get between islands - make sure you get there early as the queues get long! The catamaran ferry service is a cheap and easy way to island hop along the Dalmatian coast. There are large areas to store luggage and plenty of seats on board. No outside area but many windows (they could do with a clean).

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Enjoy a full-day excursion from Split to Dubrovnik, where you will tour inside the historic city walls and along the limestone streets of the Old Town. First, enjoy a scenic ride along the Dalmatian Coast, stopping once or twice for panoramic views across the Adriatic Sea.

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Take an afternoon fast ferry from Split to Korcula Town and overnight there. The following morning get a bus from Korcula Town to Dubrovnik. You will be in Dubrovnik at 9.30 am. The total cost of the ferry and bus tickets is about 20 Euros.

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There is no train from Split to Dubrovnik.

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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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Forget your passport for the drive between Split and Dubrovnik. Yes, Split is in Croatia. Yes, Dubrovnik is also in Croatia. But, you have to LEAVE Croatia in order to get from one to the other.

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Dubrovnik to Split & Split to Dubrovnik by UBER => 1.500 Kuna (223 US$ / 200 Euro) Dubrovnik to Sarajevo => from 958 Kuna.

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Yes, you can take your luggage with you on the ferry from Split to Dubrovnik. They also take larger luggage, like surfboards and bicycles. There are wide racks (shelves) for large bags when you enter the ferry where you can put your bag/s. If they are very heavy, the crew will help you lift them on the rack.

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There is no meal to be had. The ferry from Dubrovnik to Split takes over four hours. It's much like being on a bus except that we can at least get up and walk around. I'll do a bit of conflating here – we take the same ferry back ten days later when we're all fully recovered and can eat and drink whatever we want.

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