How to travel from Zagreb to Korčula Island, Croatia
The distance between Zagreb and Korčula Island is around 371km (231 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4hrs.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Zagreb to Korčula Island 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 Korčula Island → Zagreb if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Split (SPU) then take a ferry to Vela Luka.
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time50min
- Typical costHRK 855($115)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Split bus station then take a ferry to Vela Luka.
- Duration7h 5m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costHRK 250($33)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Split then take a ferry to Vela Luka.
- Duration8h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costHRK 315($42)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Orebic then take a ferry to Dominče.
- Duration7h 35m
- Departshourly
- Typical costHRK 630($84)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zagreb and Korčula Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Zagreb to Korčula Island by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around HRK 250 ($33) and will take around 7h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 855 ($115).
The distance between Zagreb and Korčula Island is around 371km (231 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 328km (204 miles)
It takes around 7h 5m to get from Zagreb and Korčula Island by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Zagreb to Korčula Island is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx HRK 855 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Zagreb and Korčula Island is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around HRK 250 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Zagreb and Korčula Island. We recommend that you fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Split (SPU) then take a ferry to Vela Luka. instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Zagreb and Korčula Island. We recommend that you fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Split (SPU) then take a ferry to Vela Luka. instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zagreb to Korčula Island. We recommend that you fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Split (SPU) then take a ferry to Vela Luka. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Korčula Island is Split Airport (SPU) (SPU) which is approximately 83km (51 miles) from Korčula Island. Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) (DBV) 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 Korčula Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Split bus station then take a ferry to Vela Luka. instead which will take 7h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zagreb to Korčula Island is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 5m and will usually cost around HRK 250 ($33).
Compare travel optionsbetween Zagreb and Korčula Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry | 4hrs | HRK 855($115) | once daily | 371km (231 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 7h 5m | HRK 250($33) | once daily | 494km (307 miles) |
| Bus to Split bus station, Ferry | 7h 45m | HRK 250($33) | once daily | 501km (312 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 8h 15m | HRK 315($42) | once daily | 507km (315 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 35m | HRK 630($84) | hourly | 663km (412 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Zagreb and Korčula Island
Bus companies
Croatia Bus
Promet Makarska
Samoborček
Autobusni Promet
Airports near Korčula Island
The following major airports near Korčula Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.
Split Airport (SPU)
- Distance
- 83km (51 miles) from Korčula Island
Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
- Distance
- 118km (73 miles) from Korčula Island
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
- Distance
- 317km (197 miles) from Korčula Island