Getting to Hvar from Split

If you are arriving at Split Airport
Split’s modern and very easy - to - use airport is actually located in Kastela, a coastal town between Split and Trogir. Its official name is Resnik, airport symbol SPU.

Changing money at the airport
Although prices in Croatia are often indicated in Euro, the official currency is the kuna, which usually hovers between 5 and 5.2 to the $1 and about 7. to 7.3 to the 1Euro. All business accepts kuna and although some may accept Euro, we advise you to change your currency into kuna.
Splitska Banka is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. There is no commission for exchanging money - the official central bank exchange rate for the day is what is used. In addition there are many ATM’s in the bank lobby. If you have a debit card, just use it and indicate how many kuna you want. Again, there is no commission locally - but your local bank will charge you 1% , more or less, so before you leave, find out what they charge so you’ll know in advance.

Sea transfers from the airport – DIRECTLY TO HVAR TOWN
We can take you and your group directly from the airport to Hvar town main harbour, or to the closest pier to your hotel in Hvar town or across the island Hvar in just an hour. Depending on the size of your group and the boat needed, the total fare is between 2100kn to 4000kn (300 EUR - 500 EUR). Click on Sea transfer and taxi services for more information.

Ground transportation from the airport to Split ferry harbour

Bus
Croatia Airlines provides a very convenient shuttle bus service for $6 (30kn) that meets every plane. You don’t need to be a Croatian Airlines passenger, so just put your baggage underneath and hop on. So as you leave the exit, just look straight ahead on your right down the ramp and there should be a large bus as well as vans with the Croatia Airlines logo. It’s just 30 or 40 minutes from the Split waterfront, where all the ferries and catamarans leave from. There is also a public bus which leaves from the road in front of the airport, #37, that goes two or three times an hour. You will have to take your luggage past the parking area in front of the airport to the bus shelter.

Private mini van or taxi
If you prefer to take a mini-van or taxi, we can easily arrange this for you and since there is only one main exit from customs, the driver will have a sign with your name on it so he or she will be easy to find. Average cost of this transfer should be around 300 kn, depends from the cab driver.

Car rental
All of the international car rental companies as well as local firms have booths in the airport lobby. We work with preferred providers that offer us special rates which we pass on to our clients. So if you would like to rent a car and take it on the ferry with you to have on the island, please let us know what size/type you need for you, your family and luggage and we will be happy to assist you.

High speed passenger - only catamarans from Split harbour to Hvar Town
Jadrolinija, the state run ferry service, provides daily catamaran passenger service directly to Hvar Town.
Time: About an hour.
Leaves from: the first pier closest to the harbour waterfront promenade, less than 5 minutes walk from the kiosks where you buy your tickets.
Cost: 22kn to 47kn per passenger one way, depending on the season.
Where to buy: Tickets can be bought at kiosks in front of where the Croatia Airport bus stops as well as kiosks along the harborfront street that leads to the Ferry Terminal and in the Ferry Terminal itself. Just look for the blue Jadrolinija signs.

Catamaran winter timetable (October 1st - June 1st)
2 times on day:

• 14:00 (catamaran called Adriana)
• 16:00 (catamaran called Krilo Jet)

Catamaran summer time table (June 1st - October 1st)
3 times on day:

• 11:30 (catamaran called Dubravka or Karolina)
• 15:00 (catamaran called Adriana)
• 17:00 (catamaran called Krilo Jet)

IMPORTANT NOTICE: When you arrive at the harbour in Split harbour, be sure to buy your tickets first thing. Catamaran seats ARE limited, so don’t wait until an hour before the boat leaves! If the tickets are sold out, you can either buy a ticket for the next scheduled boat or buy a ticket on the FERRY that goes to Stari Grad (and takes two hours). If you choose this option, please call us so we can arrange to pick you up and have you brought to Hvar Town.

By passenger car ferries to Stari Grad, Hvar ferry harbor
If you wish to bring your car with you to Hvar Island, the only way to do so is to come via Jadrolinija ferry. The ferry port is 16km from Hvar Town.
Time: 2h drive
Leaves from: the piers at the end of the harborfront road next to the Ferry Terminal Cost: 39kn - 47kn per passenger one way, depending on the season.
Car cost: 200kn (about 28€ in each direction)
Where to buy: at the same kiosks where you buy catamaran tickets and at the Ferry Terminal, the large long red building at the end of the harbor road - look for the blue Jardolinija sign.
Driving to the pier: just follow the harbor front road as it goes to the Ferry Terminal. Signs will tell you which lane to use to put your car in the queue. Look for the Stari Grad, Hvar sign and just get in line.
How to know what pier to go to: When you buy your ticket, the cashier will tell you what number pier and the name of the boat. If you buy your ticket at the Ferry Terminal there is also a large electronic sign just before the main parking area and piers that lists the time each boat leaves, its name and the number of the pier.
Although the ferry takes an hour longer than the catamaran, it’s a large boat with comfortable outside and inside seating and a café. Plus it gives you a nice opportunity to enjoy the sea and the islands as well as a great view back into Split and the mountains. Stop by the Green Market before you go to the ferry and pick up some local produce, cheese, bread and beverages and have a picnic on board too! Be free to take coffee, beer, wine or whatever you want, and go up top to the open deck, enjoy the warm Dalmatian sun and soak in the views!

Ferry winter timetable (October 1st - June 1st)
3 times on day:

• 08:30 (ferry called Tin Ujevic)
• 14:30 ferry called Tin Ujevic)
• 20:30 (ferry called Tin Ujevic)

Ferry summer time table (June 1st - October 1st)
To be published just before the season but bellow you will find the one from 2010 which will not significantly changed:
7 times on day:

• 01:30 (July 3rd - Sept 6th)
• 05:00
• 08:30
• 11:00
• 14:30
• 17:00
• 20:30

Getting from Stari Grad to Hvar Town

By private transfer
If you would like us to come and pick you up, please contact us to arrange for this transfer at cost of 350 kn (up to four people). Or if you have booked accommodation and at least 1 tour or boat rental we’ll come and pick you up for free and you’ll save money.

By local bus line (the Cazmatrans bus line)
As you leave the boat, there will be a local bus that meets all ferries waiting on the right or left side right of the parking area. It will take you to Hvar Town for about 25kn one way.

With your own car
It’s just 20 minutes from Stari Grad to Hvar Town. After leaving the ferry go out of the parking area and turn right at the crossroad in front of a big shopping mall called KERUM. Go straight 4 km or 5 minutes drive to reach the central island tunnel. Once you have passed through the tunnel you are half way here! As you enter Hvar Town you will drive down a steep hill. When you come into the town proper, just follow the directions we provide to your hotel, villa or private accommodation.