Island in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia
Getting around Hvar
How to get around Hvar
Hvar Town is walkable. Buses link Hvar Town, Stari Grad and Jelsa; the Split ferry lands in Stari Grad, the catamaran in Hvar Town. Taxis are expensive.
Ways to get around Hvar
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Catamaran from Split to Hvar Town | About 10–16 EUR | About 1–1.5 h; Jadrolinija and private operators; book summer sailings |
| Ferry from Split to Stari Grad | About 7–10 EUR on foot | About 2 h; bus to Hvar Town takes 25 min |
| Island bus | About 3–6 EUR | Meets ferries; few departures in winter |
| Taxi boat to Pakleni islands | About 10–20 EUR return | From the harbour; price per person, set times |
Taxis in Hvar
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride apps; taxis are few and pricey, and book out in summer. Ask your host to reserve transfers.
Arriving in Hvar
Via Split Airport (SPU)
Bus or taxi to Split port, then catamaran to Hvar Town about 10–16 EUR, 1–1.5 h; total 2–2.5 h.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rented about 40–70 EUR a day in season; licence needed. Roads are narrow and steep, and crashes are common.
- Driving: on the right. EU licences are valid. Most other licences work for short stays; carry an IDP if yours isn't in Latin script.
- Onward travel in Croatia: Buses are the backbone (Zagreb–Split about 5 hours); trains are slow and limited. Jadrolinija and private catamarans serve the islands; book summer sailings early.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Hvar?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride apps; taxis are few and pricey, and book out in summer. Ask your host to reserve transfers.
What's the best way to get around Hvar?
Hvar Town is walkable. Buses link Hvar Town, Stari Grad and Jelsa; the Split ferry lands in Stari Grad, the catamaran in Hvar Town. Taxis are expensive.
How do I get from the airport to Hvar?
Bus or taxi to Split port, then catamaran to Hvar Town about 10–16 EUR, 1–1.5 h; total 2–2.5 h.
Is Hvar walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- HŽPP (Croatian Railways passenger services)
- Jadrolinija ferries
- FlixBus Croatia
- Hvar Tourist Board
- Croatian National Tourist Board
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