Where does ferry to Hvar leave from?

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.



The primary gateway for ferries to Hvar is the Port of Split on the Croatian mainland. From Split, you can take a high-speed catamaran (passenger only) directly to Hvar Town (approx. 1 hour) or a larger car ferry to the port of Stari Grad (approx. 2 hours), which is about a 20-minute drive from Hvar Town. In 2026, there are also seasonal catamarans departing from Dubrovnik (taking about 3 to 3.5 hours) and from nearby islands like Brač, Korčula, and Mljet. If you are driving a rental car from the south, you can also take a short, 35-minute car ferry from Drvenik to Sućuraj on the eastern tip of Hvar island. For most international travelers, the Split-Hvar Town catamaran remains the most popular and efficient route, with up to 15–20 departures per day during the peak summer months, serviced by operators like Jadrolinija, Krilo, and TP Line.

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Most popular port of departure by ferry boat is Split port. The port of arrival is Stari Grad (Hvar), which is 20 min away by car from the city of Hvar. Without reservations, passengers with a car are recommended to arrive at the ferry port Split at least 1 and a half to 2 hours before departure in high season.

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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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Split ferry port is located on the Croatian mainland. Ferry routes to and from Split are currently served by 8 companies: Jadrolinija, Kapetan Luka, TP Line, Bura Line, Krilo Shipping Company, Adriatic Fast Ferries, Snav and ENVIRA Sibenik, going to 26 destinations.

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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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There are around 21 weekly ferry sailings from Split to Hvar. TP Line provide up to 3 sailings per day. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.

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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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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.

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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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SPLIT TO HVAR BY FERRY Ferries and catamarans service the Split to Hvar route up to 18 times per day (depending on your route) during the peak summer periods (June - September), however, in the low season it runs 2 or 3 journeys per day, in total 15 times per week.

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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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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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