How to get from Brac to Split

Why visit Split?

Split is a coastal town in central Croatia on the eastern shores of the Adriatic Sea. This makes it a popular transport hub to and from the nearby islands of Brac, Hvar and Korcula. But Split is more than just a stopover, it is a destination on its own and one of the most popular in Croatia.

A beautiful mix of old and new, Split is a great place to explore the country’s colourful history while also enjoying modern luxuries. Get lost in the Old Town, wander Diocletian’s Palace and immerse yourself in the buzzing activity of the city. For the best views of Split, climb the Bell Tower of St. Domnius!

How to prepare for your visit to Split

• Check out the Split Travel Guide full of the best tips on where to stay, restaurants to eat and how to get around
• Start planning your days with these Top 18 Things to Do in Split

There are 4 ways to travel the 35 kilometers (22 miles) from Brac to Split. You can choose between the private transport, High-Speed ferry, High-Speed ferry via Milna and car ferry via Supetar. The journey takes 25 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes and the quickest way is by high-speed ferry via Milna. If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by high-speed ferry via Milna with tickets starting at €4.70 ($5.10).

Are you staying on Brac Island’s west side? There are also ferries operating from Milna to Split. Milna is a beautiful Dalmatian fishing village located some 45 km west of Bol.

The distance is shorter from this side of the island, so the ferry rides are also cheaper.

Jadrolinija is the only catamaran operating all year round, but it’s available only on Wednesdays. The other ferries run only between April and October.

Ticket prices from Milna, Brac to Split start from €4.70 ($5.10). Travel time is 25 minutes to 1 hour 5 minutes.

Departure and arrival station

Ferries from Milna to Split depart from Milna Port. This port is within walking distance from the town centre.

The last stop for the ferries from Milna to Split is also Split Ferry Port. If you’re staying in Bol but taking the ferry from Milna, you can take a taxi with fares from €61 ($67).

If you’re on a budget, it’s much cheaper to take a bus from Bol to Milna. You’ll have to take a bus going north to Supetar, from where you can take another bus bound for Milna. The journey takes around 1h 30m. Combined bus fares start from €10 ($10.80).

When travelling from the main tourist area of Bol to Split, you can choose between high-speed ferries and catamarans.

The Jardolinija catamaran operates all year round. Travel time is 45 minutes to 1 hour 5 minutes with rates from €6.10 ($6.60).

Meanwhile, high-speed ferries are more comfortable but more expensive at €17 ($18.40). Note that these high-speed ferries are available only during the summer season (June to September).

Departure and arrival station

These ferries depart from the Port of Bol. It is the only port on the south coast of Brac island. This port is also close to hotels and restaurants in the city centre.

All ferries dock at Split Ferry Port, located 500 m south of the Old Town.

Travelling by car from Brac to Split? Jadrolinija operates car ferries from Supetar, the largest town in Brac. Supetar on the north coast is about 25 minutes to 1 hour 5 minutes away from the main tourist area of Bol.

You have several choices since there are departures throughout the day from 05:00 to 22:45 during the summer season (June to September).

Outside the summer season, there are still about nine ferry trips daily with the earliest one at 06:30. You can take this car ferry as a foot passenger throughout the year.

Departure and arrival station

The car ferries depart from Supetar Ferry Port in the city centre. If you’re a foot passenger from Bol, buses are available up to Supetar Bus Station, located 5-minutes away from the port. The bus ride will take about an hour and cost around 50 KN.

You will also arrive at Split Ferry Port, same as the other passenger ferries from Brac to Split.

A private transfer is a convenient option when travelling in a group from Brac to Split.

Rates start from €240 ($260) for a 3-seater private transfer. Divide the cost and that’s about €80 ($87) per person. Travel time is around 55 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes.

Private Transport options from Brac to Split