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💡 The Short Version: The quick way to Hvar Town is a catamaran: Krilo sails Split to Hvar in 50 minutes for €25 (Krilo), with a morning departure at 09:00 on its 2026 schedule from 20 March to 15 November, and TP Line’s line 661 and Jadrolinija’s line 641 add summer sailings at the same €25. All year the Jadrolinija car ferry (635) sails to Stari Grad, 110 minutes for €5.90 (€8.40 from 29 May to 27 September), then a bus to Hvar Town (Jadrolinija 635). Fortica is €12, or €15 on the combined ticket (Hvar Tourist Board). Or book a tour: Split: Hvar, Pakleni, Brač & Šolta All-inclusive Tourad (from €125, 4.8 stars from 1,752 reviews) covers the boat, a guide in Hvar, lunch and drinks, and swim stops.
⚠️ The year-round ferry lands at Stari Grad, not at Hvar Town. Stari Grad is a 20-minute drive from Hvar Town (Hvar Tourist Board), so a missed bus means a night on the island. The state lines 9604 and 9608 call at Hvar Town but leave Split in the afternoon and return in the morning, so they are not a day trip.
Boats from Split by date
| Boat | When it runs | From Split | From Hvar | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krilo catamaran, 50 minutes | 20 Mar to 30 Apr | 09:00, 15:00 | 10:15, 16:30 | €25 |
| Krilo catamaran | 1 May to 20 Sep | 09:00, 10:00, 11:10, 12:00, 15:30, 18:00 | 10:15, 11:15, 12:25, 13:15, 16:45, 19:15 | €25 |
| Krilo catamaran | 21 Sep to 15 Nov | 09:00, 13:00 | 10:30, 14:30 | €25 |
| Jadrolinija catamaran 641 | 17 Aug to 20 Sep | 10:10, 16:00 | 11:30, 17:25 | €25 |
| Jadrolinija catamaran 641 | 21 Sep to 11 Oct | 10:10, 14:30 | 11:30, 15:45 | €25 |
| TP Line line 661 | 15 Jun to 20 Sep | 12:15 | 17:00 | €25 |
Krilo’s page notes that the port of Hvar has reduced the speed of entry into the harbour, so small delays are possible. After 15 November the only day trip is the Stari Grad ferry. In the busy season Krilo’s 09:00 out and 16:45 back give nearly seven hours in Hvar Town; from 21 September to 15 November the 09:00 out and 14:30 back give 4 hours 40 minutes.
The Stari Grad ferry
Jadrolinija’s ferry 635 takes 110 minutes. The adult fare is €5.90 from 1 January to 28 May and from 28 September to 31 December, and €8.40 from 29 May to 27 September; a child aged 3 to 12 pays €3.00 or €4.20 (2026 tariff). Departures, from the 2026 sailing schedule:
| Period | From Split | From Stari Grad |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Apr to 6 May, 28 Sep to 31 Dec | 6:00, 8:30, 14:30, 20:30 | 5:30, 11:30, 14:30, 17:30 |
| 7 May to 18 Jun, 24 Aug to 27 Sep | 5:00, 8:30, 11:00, 14:30, 17:00, 20:30 | 5:30, 7:45, 11:30, 14:00, 17:30, 20:00 |
| 19 Jun to 23 Aug | 5:00, 8:30, 11:00, 14:30, 17:00, 20:30 (and 1:30 from 20 June to 24 August) | 5:30, 7:45, 11:30, 14:00, 17:30, 20:00, 23:00 |
The 6:00 from Split and the 14:30 from Stari Grad run on weekdays only from 13 April to 6 May and from 28 September to 23 October. The 8:30 from Split and the 5:30 from Stari Grad do not run on 25 and 26 December. In the shoulder periods the 17:00 from Split and 20:00 from Stari Grad sail only from 6 to 18 June and from 24 August to 6 September.
The bus from the Stari Grad ferry port to Hvar Town runs at 8:05, 10:20, 14:35, 18:10 and 22:15 (the 22:15 not after 27 September for the return side), and from Hvar Town to the ferry port at 8:20, 9:45, 12:15, 16:30, 18:45 and 22:45 until 27 September. Tickets are bought on the bus, and some departures are adjusted to the arrival of the ferry from Split (Čazmatrans timetable from 7 September 2026).
A day trip on the ferry is the 8:30 out, which reaches Stari Grad about 10:20, and the 16:30 bus from Hvar Town for the 17:30 ferry back, about six hours later. The 18:45 bus is too late for that ferry.
The Arsenal, Hvar Town. Photo: Schorle, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Tours from Split
A tour beats the public boats when you want the Pakleni Islands and swim stops as well as Hvar Town. The catamaran is cheaper and leaves you free to see the town on your own.
Hvar, Pakleni, Brač and Šolta all-inclusive
From €125 · 4.8 stars from 1,752 reviews · 9.5 hours · free cancellation
Split: Hvar, Pakleni, Brač & Šolta All-inclusive Tourad serves a burek breakfast and unlimited drinks with a light meal, stops to swim in three bays (Brač, the Pakleni Islands and Šolta) and gives a guided visit to Hvar with free time.
Catamaran cruise with lunch
From €95 · 4.4 stars from 2,178 reviews · 10 hours · free cancellation
From Split: Hvar, Pakleni Islands & Brač Catamaran Cruise with Lunchad serves lunch and drinks on board a catamaran, with a swim stop in a bay on Brač and a visit to Hvar.
Cruise from Split or Trogir
From €95 · 4.3 stars from 440 reviews · 10 hours · free cancellation
Split/Trogir: Hvar, Brač and Pakleni Cruise with Lunch & Drinksad departs from Split or Trogir and covers the same three stops with lunch and drinks.
Official ticket or tour: the prices side by side
The GetYourGuide figure is the cheapest option in each product. Boat prices are per adult single journey.
| What you want | Official | On GetYourGuide | What the tour adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hvar Town by catamaran | €25 each way (Krilo, Jadrolinija, TP Line) | n/a | You choose the sailing and the time in town |
| Hvar by ferry | €5.90 to €8.40 each way to Stari Grad, plus the bus | n/a | The cheapest route, the longest |
| Fortica | €12; €15 on the combined ticket | n/a | Not included in the cruises listed |
| Hvar and the Pakleni Islands | Catamaran €50 return, plus a taxi boat | From €95 | Lunch, drinks, swim stops, one boat |
Hvar Town
The Hvar Tourist Board lists these hours and prices (Visit Hvar).
| Sight | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Fortica Fortress | 9:00 to 18:00 | €12 |
| Hvar Theatre | 10:00 to 18:00 | €10 |
| Loggia and Clock Tower (Leroj) | 10:00 to 18:00 | €5 |
| St Stephen’s Cathedral | 9:00 to 12:30 and 17:00 to 19:30 | €2 |
| Benedictine Convent, lace museum | 10:00 to 12:30 and 16:00 to 19:00; closed Thursday afternoons and Sundays | €5 |
| Hvar Heritage Museum | 10:00 to 14:00; closed Saturdays and Sundays | Voluntary donation |
The combined ticket is €15 and covers Fortica, the Hvar Theatre, the Arsenal, the Loggia, the Clock Tower and St John’s church. The Arsenal and the Franciscan Monastery are closed for visits. The Venetians returned to Hvar in 1278, invited by islanders looking for protection from the pirates of Omiš, and moved the island’s administration from Stari Grad to Hvar (Visit Hvar history). The Gallery of Modern Art is in the Arsenal, in the lobby of the historic theatre (museums and galleries).
St Stephen’s Square, Hvar Town. Photo: Schreckgespenst, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Stari Grad, the lace and the plain
The Benedictine nuns of Hvar make lace from agave threads, a skill listed as UNESCO intangible cultural heritage, and the convent has a collection (museums and galleries). The Stari Grad Plain, a short drive from the ferry port, is a UNESCO World Heritage site: the Greek colonists who arrived in 384 BC divided it into rectangular plots of about 180 by 190 m bounded by dry-stone walls, and it is still farmed (UNESCO heritage).
The Stari Grad Plain. Photo: Carsten Steger, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What to see next
- Day trips from Split: the other trips and the ferry dates compared.
- Brač and Bol day trip: the other island on the car ferry.
- Blue Cave and Vis: the Vis ferry and the cave.
- 3 days in Split: where a Hvar day fits in a long weekend.
- Split craft beer and wine: the Hvar vineyards and Dalmatian wine.
- Best time to visit Split: the seasons.
Common questions
How do you get from Split to Hvar Town?
By catamaran. Krilo sails Split to Hvar for €25 in 50 minutes, with a 2026 schedule from 20 March to 15 November. Jadrolinija's catamaran 641 (€25) ran from 17 August to 11 October, and TP Line's line 661 runs from 15 June to 20 September. Outside those dates the year-round link is the Jadrolinija car ferry (635) to Stari Grad, 110 minutes, then a bus to Hvar Town.
How long is the ferry from Split to Stari Grad, and what does it cost?
The crossing takes 110 minutes. An adult ticket is €5.90 from 1 January to 28 May and from 28 September to 31 December, and €8.40 from 29 May to 27 September. A child aged 3 to 12 pays €3.00 or €4.20.
How do you get from Stari Grad to Hvar Town?
By bus. Hvar Town is a 20-minute drive from the ferry port at Stari Grad, and the Čazmatrans buses run every day. Tickets are bought on the bus.
Can you do Hvar as a day trip from Split in winter?
Yes, by the Stari Grad ferry on the timetable from 28 September to 31 December. The ferry leaves Split at 8:30 and reaches Stari Grad about 10:20. The 17:30 ferry from Stari Grad returns to Split, and the bus that connects with it leaves Hvar Town at 16:30.
How much is Fortica?
Fortica Fortress is €12 and open 9:00 to 18:00 on the Hvar Tourist Board's list. A combined ticket at €15 also covers the Hvar Theatre, the Arsenal, the Loggia, the Clock Tower and St John's church.
