How to travel from Dubrovnik to Hvar, Croatia
The distance between Dubrovnik and Hvar is around 149km (93 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry which takes around 3h 35m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Dubrovnik to Hvar by ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hvar → Dubrovnik if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry
Take a ferry to Korčula and then to Hvar.
- Duration3h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costHRK 180($24)
Multiple ferry operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Split (SPU) then take a ferry to Hvar.
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical costHRK 855($115)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Drvenik then take a ferry to Sućuraj then drive to Hvar.
- Duration4h 25m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical costHRK 220($29)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dubrovnik and Hvar
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dubrovnik to Hvar by ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around HRK 175 ($23) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 180 ($24).
The distance between Dubrovnik and Hvar is around 149km (93 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 138km (86 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Dubrovnik and Hvar by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Dubrovnik to Hvar is to take a ferry which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx HRK 180 ($24).
The cheapest way to travel between Dubrovnik and Hvar is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around HRK 175 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Dubrovnik and Hvar. We recommend that you take a ferry to Korčula and then to Hvar. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dubrovnik and Hvar. We recommend that you take a ferry to Korčula and then to Hvar. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Dubrovnik and Hvar. The ferry typically takes around 3h 35m and departs once daily.
G & V Line Dubrovnik and Kapetan Luka run the ferry services between Dubrovnik and Hvar. Ferries run once daily and take around 3h 35m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dubrovnik to Hvar. We recommend that you fly from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Split (SPU) then take a ferry to Hvar. instead which will take 3h 40m.
The closest major airport to Hvar is Split Airport (SPU) (SPU) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Hvar. Zadar Airport (ZAD) (ZAD) and Zagreb Airport (ZAG) (ZAG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Dubrovnik to Hvar. We recommend that you take a ferry to Korčula and then to Hvar. instead which will take 3h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dubrovnik to Hvar is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around HRK 180 ($24).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dubrovnik and Hvar
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry + 2 similar | 3h 35m | HRK 180($24) | once daily | 149km (93 miles) |
| Bus to Split, Ferry | 5h 20m | HRK 195($26) | once daily | 312km (194 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 5h 35m | HRK 175($23) | once daily | 263km (164 miles) |
Plane and Ferry | 3h 40m | HRK 855($115) | once daily | 724km (450 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 4h 25m | HRK 220($29) | every 2 hours | 207km (129 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dubrovnik and Hvar
Bus companies
Autotransport Šibenik
Autobusni Promet
Croatia Bus Domestic
Promet Makarska
Ferry operators
G & V Line Dubrovnik
Kapetan Luka
Jadrolinija
Airlines
Croatia Airlines
Airports near Hvar
The following major airports near Hvar offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.
Split Airport (SPU)
- Distance
- 45km (28 miles) from Hvar
Zadar Airport (ZAD)
- Distance
- 141km (88 miles) from Hvar
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
- Distance
- 287km (179 miles) from Hvar