Island ferries, old walls & Adriatic swims
This is leg 2 of 2, the final leg.
Travel leg · Dalmatian Coast
Hvar to Dubrovnik
Hvar and Dubrovnik sit about 147 km (91 mi) apart in a straight line, with Dubrovnik to the south-east. It is leg 2 of 2 on our Dalmatian Coast itinerary, a 7-day trip. This one most likely involves a water crossing, so check ferry schedules early.
- Straight-line distance
- 147 km · 91 mi
- Est. road distance
- Water crossing likely
- Est. drive time
- Not estimated
- Direction
- Heading south-east
- Curated routes
- 1 itinerary
This leg most likely crosses water, so we don’t estimate road distance or drive time. Check ferry or flight schedules for the actual crossing.
Ways to get there
We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.
By ferry
Hvar most likely needs a water crossing from here, so start with ferry schedules. Sailings can vary by season.
Ferries connect Split with Hvar, and the long leg to Dubrovnik is covered by coastal bus, car, or a ferry or catamaran route in season. Within towns you walk. Water taxis reach the small islands near Hvar.
Worth stopping for
Picks from our curated guides at both ends.
When you arrive in Dubrovnik
Give it two days: walls and old town on the first, Lokrum and Mount Srđ on the second. Start early to beat cruise crowds.
Walls of Dubrovnik
2km loop along medieval walls with views over the rooftops and sea.
Lokrum
Forested island 15 minutes by boat, with peacocks, a monastery garden and rocky swim spots.
Dubrovnik Cable Car
Cable car up Mount Srđ for panoramic views over the walled city and islands.
Panorama Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant at the top of the cable car, with a terrace over the city.
Buža Bar
Bar perched on cliffs outside the walls, reached through a gap in the stone.
Stradun
The old town's polished limestone main street, from Pile Gate to the clock tower.
Before you leave Hvar
Allow two days: a slow day in Hvar Town and a boat day to the Pakleni Islands; add Stari Grad for history.
On this curated route
Where Hvar → Dubrovnik sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.
Going the other way? Dubrovnik to Hvar is the same 147 km in a straight line, heading north-west. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗
Weather at each end
The biggest gap comes in August, when Dubrovnik averages highs 2°C warmer than Hvar. Over a year, Dubrovnik gets about 420 mm more rain.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hvar high | 12° | 12° | 14° | 16° | 20° | 24° | 27° | 27° | 23° | 20° | 17° | 14° |
| Dubrovnik high | 11° | 12° | 14° | 17° | 21° | 25° | 28° | 29° | 25° | 21° | 17° | 13° |
| Hvar rain | 85 | 81 | 74 | 58 | 48 | 42 | 24 | 33 | 80 | 80 | 114 | 109 |
| Dubrovnik rain | 143 | 142 | 123 | 91 | 75 | 58 | 35 | 38 | 103 | 123 | 161 | 159 |
Temperatures in °C, rain in mm per month. Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER satellite climatology — a guide to typical conditions, not a forecast. Month headings link to Dubrovnik month guides.
Hvar to Dubrovnik: questions travelers ask
How far is Hvar from Dubrovnik?
Hvar is about 147 km (91 mi) from Dubrovnik in a straight line, with Dubrovnik to the south-east. The trip most likely involves a water crossing, so the distance you actually travel depends on the ferry or flight route.
How long does it take to drive from Hvar to Dubrovnik?
We don't estimate a drive time for this one: it most likely crosses water, so check ferry schedules before you plan the day.
Which itineraries include the trip from Hvar to Dubrovnik?
Our Dalmatian Coast itinerary includes this leg. Dalmatian Coast runs about 7 days across 3 stops, best in May – Sep.
Getting to Hvar
- Split to Hvar 37 km
Guides for both ends
- Hvar travel guide
- Hvar weather best time to visit
- Dubrovnik travel guide
- Dubrovnik weather best time to visit
Dubrovnik by month
Plan Hvar → Dubrovnik with your crew
Add this leg to a shared itinerary, poll the group on where to stop, split fuel and tickets, and keep everyone's packing list in one place in TripsCircle.