Today we are exploring the largest ferry port in Croatia. Getting around can be tricky, especially if this is your first time in the city. Join me as we walk along the piers, and follow these tips when going to nearby islands like Brac, Hvar, Vis, Korcula, and others.
As announced in my video, here is some more detailed information about the Ferry Port Split.
About Split Ferry Port
The Split Ferry Port is by far the biggest in Croatia. It has 27 berths and covers the entire eastern part of the Split port basin.
Berth No. 1 can be found directly at the Riva (The seaside promenade) and the last berth (No. 27) is at the pier outside of the port basin.
Berths Nos. 1 to 12 are usually where the fast ferries/foot passenger-only ferries are found, whereas car ferries are usually at berths No. 13 to 25. The last two berths are normally occupied by Cruise ships visiting Split.
As I mentioned in my Video, two electronic displays at the port show the departure berth No. for each ferry, the displays are located at the Sveti Petra Pier and in front of the Terminal Building.
Ferry destinations from Split
From Split, there are ferry connections to 20 different destinations and 8 different Islands. Some destinations can be reached with a fast ferry only, some with a car ferry only, and others with both.
Below I have listed all destinations reachable from Split, some connections are available year-round, others only during the summer season.
- Ancona Italy, car ferry, Year-round
- Island Solta
- Rogac, Car ferry (Year-round), Fast ferry (Year-round)
- Island Brac
- Milna, Fast Ferry (Year-round)
- Supetar, Car ferry (Year-round)
- Sutivan, Fast Ferry (Seasonal)
- Bol, Fast Ferry (Year-round)
- Island Vis
- Vis Town, Car ferry (Year-round), Fast ferry (Year-round)
- Island Hvar
- Stari Grad, Car ferry (Year-round), Fast ferry (Year-round)
- Hvar Town, Fast ferry (Year-round)
- Hvar Town (Vira Port), Fast ferry (Seasonal)
- Jelsa, Fast ferry (Year-round)
- Island Korcula
- Vela Luka, Car ferry (Year-round), Fast ferry (Year-round)
- Prigradica, Fast ferry (Year-round)
- Korcula Town, Fast ferry (Year-round)
- Island Mljet
- Pomena, Fast ferry (Seasonal)
- Island Lastovo
- Ubli, Car ferry (Year-round), Fast ferry (Year-round)
- Island Ciovo
- Slatine, Passenger Boat (Seasonal)
- Arbanija, Passenger Boat (Seasonal)
- Mainland Destinations
- Dubrovnik, Fast ferry (Seasonal)
- Trogir, Passenger Boat (Seasonal)
- Makarska, Fast ferry (Seasonal)
Ferry Companies operating from Split
Currently, 6 different ferry companies are operating from the Ferry Port in Split
- Jadrolinija – State-owned operator
- Destinations from Split: Dubrovnik, Korcula, Mljet, Hvar, Hvar Vira, Vela Luka, Ubli, Bol, Jelsa, Supetar, Rogac, Stari Grad
- Bura Line
- Destinations from Split: Slatine, Arbanija, Trogir
- Krilo Kapetan Luka
- Destinations from Split: Milna, Hvar Town, Korcula, Mljet(Pomena), Dubrovnik, Bol, Makarska, Prigradica, Supetar
- Krilo Shipping Company
- Destinations from Split: Milna, Rogac, Sutivan, Bol
- SNAV – Italian ferry Operator
- Destinations from Split: Ancona
- TP Line
- Destinations from Split: Dubrovnik, Korcula, Hvar Town, Milna, Pomena(Mljet)
Tickets for Ferries from Split
There is no central point at the port where you can buy tickets, each of the ferry companies has its own sales outlets at the port.
All companies listed above have online sales. if you are traveling to destinations like Dubrovnik, Bol, or Hvar Town, where 3 of the companies operate, it is easier to check timetables at a website like GetByFerry.com, which has all the departures listed. (Disclaimer: I used to be the CEO of the company that made GetByFerry.)
FAQ
Where is the Split Ferry Port located?
The ferry port is located right next to the Old Town and the main promenade (Riva), just a few minutes’ walk from Diocletian’s Palace.
How do I get from Split Ferry Port to the airport?
The fastest option is the airport shuttle bus, which departs from the main bus station right next to the ferry terminal. Taxis and Uber are also available.
Which ferry companies operate from the Split Ferry Port?
Several ferry companies operate from the Split Ferry Port, including Jadrolinija, Bura Line, Krilo Kapetan Luka, Krilo Shipping Company, SNAV (Italian operator), TP Line.
Where can I buy ferry tickets in Split?
There is no central point at the port where you can buy tickets, each of the ferry companies has its own sales outlets at the port. All companies listed above have also online sales.
Which destinations can you reach from the Split Ferry Port?
From Split Ferry Port you can reach a wide range of islands and mainland destinations, including islands (Solta, Brac, Vis, Hvar, Korcula, Mljet, Lastovo, Ciovo), mainland destinations (Dubrovnik, Trogir, Makarska) and International (Ancona Italy).
Where can I check live ferry departures?
Real-time departure information is shown on e LED screens at Gat Svetog Nikole.
2 thoughts on “Navigating the ferry port in Split, Croatia”
How long will it take me to get from ferry port to bus terminal? I am not sure yet if we are taking the fast ferry or the car ferry. What’s your experience been with fast ferry from Hvar to Split as far as smoothness of ride? Thank you.
The Split port has has 27 berths, some are less than a minute from bus terminals others a bit further away, but max 5 minutes walk.
During summer season almost all rides with the fast ferry from Split to Hvar are super smooth.
Best,
Morten