Island ferries, old walls & Adriatic swims
This is leg 1 of 2, the opening leg.
Travel leg · Dalmatian Coast
Split to Hvar
Split and Hvar sit about 37 km (23 mi) apart in a straight line, with Hvar to the south. It is leg 1 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
- 37 km · 23 mi
- Est. road distance
- Water crossing likely
- Est. drive time
- Not estimated
- Direction
- Heading south
- 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 Hvar
Allow two days: a slow day in Hvar Town and a boat day to the Pakleni Islands; add Stari Grad for history.
Hvar Fortress (Fortica)
16th-century fortress above Hvar Town with the best view of the harbor and Pakleni Islands.
Pakleni Islands
Pine-covered islets with coves; taxi boats leave from Hvar harbor.
Hula Hula Beach Bar
Rocky waterfront bar west of town known for sunset parties.
Konoba Menego
Rustic stone tavern serving local cheese, ham and island wines.
St. Stephen's Square
One of Dalmatia's largest squares, framed by the cathedral and harbor.
Arsenal and Hvar Theatre
Venetian arsenal with one of Europe's oldest public theaters above it.
Before you leave Split
Spend two days: the palace and Marjan on the first, a day trip to Krka or Klis on the second.
On this curated route
Where Split → Hvar sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.
Going the other way? Hvar to Split is the same 37 km in a straight line, heading north. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗
Split to Hvar: questions travelers ask
How far is Split from Hvar?
Split is about 37 km (23 mi) from Hvar in a straight line, with Hvar to the south. 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 Split to Hvar?
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 Split to Hvar?
Our Dalmatian Coast itinerary includes this leg. Dalmatian Coast runs about 7 days across 3 stops, best in May – Sep.
Onward from Hvar
- Hvar to Dubrovnik 147 km
Guides for both ends
- Split travel guide
- Split weather best time to visit
- Hvar travel guide
- Hvar weather best time to visit
Hvar by month
Plan Split → Hvar 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.