Split Airport is the nearest airport to the island, and the best place to fly to if you’re planning on getting to Hvar. See our Getting to Split page for details on which airlines fly there from the UK and Europe.
Getting to Hvar by catamaran from Split
Read on below for car ferries to Hvar!
The easiest way of reaching Hvar (assuming you’re not bringing a car with you!) is to take one of the daily catamarans from Split to the island.
- Split to Hvar Town: Kapetan Luka operate a seasonal catamaran (from mid-March to mid-November) that runs daily with multiple sailings a day during the busy summer period
- Split to Hvar Town: Jadrolinija also operate a seasonal sailing from Split to Hvar Town, running twice a day
- Split to Hvar Town: Kapetan Luka also run a catamaran that operates a route from Split to Milna (Brac) – Hvar Town – Korcula Town – Mljet – Dubrovnik…and vice versa, of course! This service runs daily from April to October inclusive. This service is great for reaching Hvar Town direct from Dubrovnik, as well as from Mljet, Korcula or Brac.
- Split to Hvar Town: Jadrolinija also have a daily catamaran (operating from early June to mid September) that travels Split – Bol – Hvar – Korcula – Dubrovnik.
- Split to Hvar Town: TP Line have a year-round, daily cataran that runs from Split to Hvar Town to Korcula which makes an additional stop at Prigradica on the western side of Korcula during the summer months
- Split to Hvar Town: TP Line have TWO summer catamarans that run Split – Milna (Brac) – Hvar Town – Korcula – Dubrovnik
- Split to Hvar Town: TP Line have another year-round, daily catamaran that runs from Split to Hvar Town to Vela Luka (Korcula) and Ubli (Lastovo)
- Split to Hvar Town: Kapetan Luka have a service from Split to Vis that once a week (on Tuesdays) stops at Hvar Town. This service is suitable if you’re trying to get from Hvar to Vis and vice versa…as long as you’re travelling on a Tuesday, that is!
- Split to Hvar Town: New for 2026! is a Jadrolinija summer catamaran that sails from Split to Bol (Brac) to Hvar Town to Vis. The service has a second daily sailing that only travels Split – Hvar Town – Vis.
- Split to Stari Grad or Jelsa: Jadrolinija also operate a daily, year-round catamaran service from Split to Jelsa on Hvar that stops at Bol (on the island of Brac) along the way. On weekdays, there is also a sailing from Split to Stari Grad but this does not stop at Bol or continue on to Jelsa. Journey time from Split to Stari Grad is 1 hour and to Jelsa it is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Which catamaran to Hvar Town should I take?!
Confused about which of the above catamarans to take? Simple look up times via the ferry operator’s booking feature on their websites and select the sailing most convenient for you! If you’re travelling from Split to Hvar Town, for example, it doesn’t matter if you opt for a sailing that only goes to Hvar Town or travels on to Dubrovnik.
Online ticket booking
Jadrolinija also have a service from Split to Vis that once a week (on Tuesdays) stops at Hvar Town. This service is suitable if you’re trying to get from Hvar to Vis and vice versa…as long as you’re travelling on a Tuesday, that is!
Finally, Jadrolinija also have a daily catamaran (early June to mid September) that travels Split – Bol – Hvar – Korcula – Dubrovnik.
Kapetan Luka also run a catamaran that operates a route from Split to Milna (Brac) – Hvar Town – Korcula Town – Mljet – Dubrovnik…and vice versa, of course! This service runs several times a week from the end of April to the end of October, with daily sailings from the end of May to mid October. This service is great for reaching Hvar Town direct from Dubrovnik, as well as from Mljet, Korcula or Brac.
You can book tickets for the Kapetan Luka catamarans to Hvar using the search box below:
Getting to Hvar by catamaran from Dubrovnik
All catamarans from Dubrovnik only go to Hvar Town on the island.
- Dubrovnik to Hvar Town: Jadrolinija have a catamaran that sails Dubrovnik – Korcula – Hvar Town – Bol – Split. This catamaran operates from early June to mid-September, sailing daily. The catamaran sails in the early morning from Dubrovnik and makes the return journey in the late afternoon/early evening.
- Dubrovnik to Hvar Town: Kapetan Luka‘s catamaran from Dubrovnik to Hvar sails in the mid-afternoon, reaching Hvar Town in the early evening. Journey time is 3 hours 20 minutes. The route operates from April to October inclusive
- Dubrovnik to Hvar Town: TP Line have a daily morning catamaran from Dubrovnik to Hvar Town which runs from April to October inclusive. Journey time is 3 hours and 40 minutes.
- Dubrovnik to Hvar Town: TP Line also have a daily mid-afternoon catamaran, which runs from mid-May to mid-October. Journey time is 3 hours and 45 minutes.
Book tickets for the Dubrovnik to Hvar catamarans using the search box below:
Getting to Hvar by car ferry from Split
There are several daily ferries from Split to Stari Grad on the island of Hvar (journey time 1 hour 40 minutes) with Jadrolinija, a service that is run year-round. There is a greater frequency of these ferries during summer (June to September inclusive). This is a car ferry service (with other vehicles also allowed on board), although you can also use this ferry as a foot passenger.
Getting to Hvar by ferry from Drvenik
There is also a car ferry service from Drvenik on the mainland (about 30km/18 miles south of Makarska) to Sucuraj on the eastern tip of Hvar. This service operates several times a day, year-round, with a higher frequency in the summer months. Journey time is only 35 minutes.
This route is the most suitable for those driving from the south of Croatia (such as from Dubrovnik) and trying to reach Hvar, meaning you don’t have to drive all the way up to Split to get a car ferry. Again, this is operated by Jadrolinija.
Getting to Hvar from the other islands – Brac, Vis
Brac
- Bol to Hvar Town: part of Jadrolinija‘s coastal catamaran route, this operates daily (summer only)
- Bol to Hvar Town: New for 2026! Jadrolinija‘s Split – Bol – Hvar – Vis catamaran (summer only)
- Bol to Jelsa: Jadrolinija operate a once-a-day catamaran on this route (year-round)
- Milna to Hvar Town: Kapetan Luka operate this service daily (April to October)
- Milna to Hvar Town: Use either of TP Line‘s coastal catamarans (which run April/May to October)
Vis
- Vis to Hvar Town: With Jadrolinija‘s new for 2026! catamaran, there are two sailings a day from Vis to Hvar Town (summer only)
- Vis to Hvar Town: Kapetan Luka also operates this route but only once a week, on Tuesdays (year-round)
Getting around on Hvar
If you’re planning on doing a bit of travelling around on the island, the best and most hassle-free way is to hire a car. You can hire a car just for a few hours (to keep costs down) or for a day or so. You could also hire a scooter or even a bicycle – although this probably means that you won’t be going all that far!
Alternatively, buses do run between the towns on Hvar – check local bus stations for timetables. The Hvar Tourist Office website does have schedules for bus routes to and from Hvar Town. (Scroll down to the bottom of the page for a PDF bus timetable page.)
Boat services to nearby islands
The nearby Pakleni islands are a wonderful set of islands to visit, with their tranquil nature and lush vegetation. You can reach them by taxi boat from Hvar Town – you should see the boats moored in the harbour there. Alternatively, ask at a local travel agency.