How to get to Hvar

• Split – Stari Grad ferry (main car ferry route): 2 hours
• Drvenik – Sućuraj ferry (shorter crossing, ideal for southern access): 35 min

From both ports, well-maintained roads lead to Hvar Town, Jelsa, and Stari Grad.

During the high season, it’s crucial to arrive at the ferry terminal well in advance – at least 1.5 to 2 hours before your ferry’s departure time.

If you want to explore the island by car, here are the most important road distances from Stari Grad:

• Stari Grad – Hvar: 19 km (24-minute drive)
• Stari Grad – Vrboska: 7 km (7-minute drive)
• Stari Grad – Jelsa: 9 km (10-minute drive)
• Stari Grad – Sućuraj: 60 km (75-minute drive)

Buses run regularly between Stari Grad, Hvar Town, Jelsa and other destinations, providing a reliable means of transportation for exploring the island’s highlights. While bus schedules may vary depending on the season, they typically offer frequent services, especially during the summer months when the island is at its busiest.

These are the available bus lines on Hvar island, with stops to local villages in between:

• Hvar – Stari Grad, Stari Grad – Hvar
• Hvar – Jelsa, Jelsa – Hvar
• Hvar – Vrboska, Vrboska – Hvar

• Split Airport (SPU): 50 km from the ferry port
• Dubrovnik Airport (DBV): 230 km from the ferry port

Most passengers arrive on the island of Hvar by ferry at the largest port on the island - Stari Grad, located 1.5 km from the town itself. Sućuraj ferry port, located 60 km away from Stari Grad (1 hour and 15 minutes’ drive), connects the easternmost point of the island of Hvar and Drvenik on the mainland.

The island of Hvar is also connected by fast catamaran lines (hydrofoils) to Split, Dubrovnik and neighbouring islands. The catamarans dock in the town of Hvar and in Jelsa.