How to travel from Zagreb to Hvar, Croatia
The distance between Zagreb and Hvar is around 329km (205 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 45m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Zagreb to Hvar by bus, ferry, train, 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 → Zagreb if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Split (SPU) then take a ferry to Hvar.
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time50min
- Typical costHRK 865($115)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Split bus station then take a ferry to Hvar.
- Duration5h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costHRK 255($34)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Split then take a ferry to Hvar.
- Duration7hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costHRK 325($43)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Split then take a ferry to Stari Grad.
- Duration6h 20m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costHRK 435($58)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zagreb and Hvar
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Zagreb to Hvar by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around HRK 255 ($34) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 865 ($115).
The distance between Zagreb and Hvar is around 329km (205 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 297km (185 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Zagreb and Hvar by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Zagreb to Hvar is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx HRK 865 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Zagreb and Hvar is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around HRK 255 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Zagreb and Hvar. We recommend that you fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Split (SPU) then take a ferry to Hvar. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Zagreb and Hvar. We recommend that you fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Split (SPU) then take a ferry to Hvar. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zagreb to Hvar. We recommend that you fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Split (SPU) then take a ferry to Hvar. instead which will take 2h 45m.
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 Zagreb to Hvar. We recommend that you take the bus to Split bus station then take a ferry to Hvar. instead which will take 5h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zagreb to Hvar is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around HRK 255 ($34).
Compare travel optionsbetween Zagreb and Hvar
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry | 2h 45m | HRK 865($115) | once daily | 329km (205 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 5h 50m | HRK 255($34) | once daily | 452km (281 miles) |
| Bus to Split bus station, Ferry | 6h 30m | HRK 265($35) | once daily | 460km (286 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 7hrs | HRK 325($43) | once daily | 465km (289 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 20m | HRK 435($58) | every 20 mins | 467km (290 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Zagreb and Hvar
Bus companies
Croatia Bus Domestic
Promet Makarska
Samoborček
Autobusni Promet
Ferry operators
Kapetan Luka
Jadrolinija
Train operators
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