Croatia Brac

How to get from Split to Brac

In this in-depth route guide, you’ll find the best ways to travel the 35 kilometres (22 miles) distance from Split to Brac. By the end of this guide, you’ll know exactly how to get there — whether you want to travel on a budget, reach Brac as fast as possible, or enjoy the ride in comfort. We base our information on verified schedules, ticket prices, and on-the-ground insights from recent travellers.

Written by Ela - Senior Travel WriterReviewed by Maarten - Trip Planning ExpertLast updated: July 6, 2025

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Why visit Brac?

Brac is a Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea, between Split and Hvar. It’s nowhere near as popular as its neighbours, which adds to its charm. Tourists who visit Brac are rewarded with quiet time with nature and a laidback island experience.

Here, you’ll find one of the most beautiful beaches in Croatia — Zlatni Rat Beach (Golden Horn) — a unique spit of land surrounded by crystal-clear turquoise waters. Also famous in Brac is its world-class olive oil. Over a million olive trees are on the island, and Brac is Croatia’s largest olive plantation!

What are the 6 ways to travel from Split to Brac?

There are 6 ways to travel the 35 kilometres (22 miles) from Split to Brac. You can choose between the bus, private transport, High-Speed ferry, High-Speed ferry via Milna, car ferry via Supetar and day trip. The journey takes 25 minutes - 7 hours 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 €6 ($7).

Transport

Duration

Pricing

Transport Options

High-Speed Ferry

55m - 1h

From €19 ($22)

High-Speed Ferry via Milna

25m - 1h

From €6 ($7)

Car Ferry via Supetar

50m

From €6.50 ($7.60)

Bus

1h 10m - 2h 30m

From €8.90 ($10.30)

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Private Transport

55m - 2h 5m

From €215 ($245)

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Day Trip

From €105 ($120)

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Where to stay in Brac?

Still looking for accommodation? Don't forget to check out our favourite places to stay in Brac at the bottom of this page.

Split to Brac by High-Speed Ferry

Duration: 55m - 1h

Costs: €19 ($22)

Duration: 55m - 1h

Costs: €19 ($22)

High-speed ferries and catamarans are a convenient and direct way to get from Split to Bol, the main tourist area on Brac.

Jadrolinija runs all year round, while Kapetan Luka and KSC Naranca only operate during the summer season (June to September).

Ferry ticket prices start from €19 ($22), and the journey takes around 55 minutes - 1 hour.

Departure and arrival stations

All ferries depart from Split Ferry Port. This pier is within walking distance from most hotels and establishments in the town centre.

The arrival pier at Brac is Bol Port on the island’s south coast, which is also close to hotels and restaurants in the area.

Ferry schedule from Split to Bol

Split

High-Speed Ferry

Bol

09:00

10:00

11:45

12:45

Krilo Shipping Company (KSC Naranca)

€19 ($22)

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Split

Catamaran

Brac

15:30

16:30

Jadrolinija

€23 ($26.50)

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Split Ferry Port

Catamaran

Bol Port

08:00

0h 55m

08:55

16:00

0h 55m

16:55

Krilo (Kapetan Luka)

€21.50 ($25)

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Jadrolinija is a popular ferry company and often gets fully booked. Buying a ticket online does not guarantee a trip at your preferred time. It operates on a first-come, first-served basis. So even with an online ticket, if the ferry you booked is already full, you may need to queue for hours at the port for a seat.

To avoid long waiting times, especially during the high season (June-August), we suggest booking with Kapetan Luka or KSC Naranca via BookAway instead.

Check our guide for Croatia ferry companies for more details.

Split to Brac by High-Speed Ferry via Milna

Duration: 25m - 1h

Costs: €6 ($7)

Duration: 25m - 1h

Costs: €6 ($7)

While most visitors prefer to stay in Bol, some travellers like to stay in Milna, a Dalmatian fishing village about 45 km northwest of Bol. Known as the most beautiful harbour in Brac, it’s a good entry point for exploring the island.

The ferry journey from Split to Milna can take as little as 25 minutes, but the overland transfer to Bol will add an extra hour to the journey. So, we only recommend this route if you’re planning to stay or explore near Milna.

The ferry companies operating on the Split to Milna route are Krilo Shipping Company (KSC Naranca), Jadrolinija, TP Line and Krilo (Kapetan Luka).

Which ferry should you take?

TP Line, Kapetan Luka and KSC Naranca are available daily during summer, while Jadrolinija operates all year but only on Wednesdays.

We recommend travelling with TP Line, Kapetan Luka or KSC Naranca. They have reserved seating for ticket holders, making them well worth the extra euros you spend.

A ferry ride from Split to Brac via Milna takes 25 minutes - 1 hour, depending on the ferry. Ticket prices for high-speed ferries start from €6 ($7).

TIP: Check the schedules a few days before your trip to confirm that the ferries are available on your desired date.

Departure and arrival stations

Ferries from Split to Milna depart from Split Ferry Port near Split town centre.

The arrival pier is Milna Port on the island’s west coast. If you want to travel to Bol from Milna, you can take a 1-hour taxi ride with rates from €75 ($87).

If you’re on a budget, you can save costs by taking the bus from Milna to Bol. This involves a bus to Supetar and then another bus to Bol. Combined bus prices start from €11 ($12.80), and travel time is around 1h 30m.

Ferry schedule from Split to Milna

Split

High Speed

Milna

09:00

10:00

11:45

12:45

19:15

20:15

21:35

22:35

Krilo Shipping Company (KSC Naranca)

From €6 ($7)

Split

Catamaran

Milna

18:00

0h 30m

18:30

Jadrolinija

€7.70 ($9)

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Central Pier

High Speed

Milna

09:00

0h 30m

09:30

15:10

0h 35m

15:45

TP Line

€9.70 ($11.30)

Split Ferry Port

Catamaran

Milna Port

08:00

0h 25m

08:25

Krilo (Kapetan Luka)

€10.70 ($12.40)

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Split to Brac by Car Ferry via Supetar

Duration: 50m

Costs: €6.50 ($7.60)

Duration: 50m

Costs: €6.50 ($7.60)

Travelling with a car? Jadrolinija also operates car ferries from Split to Supetar on the northern coast of Brac.

Supetar is the island’s largest town and the main entry port. Conveniently, the Jadrolinija ferry has several departures from 05:15 to midnight during summer (June to September). Even outside the peak season, ferries depart about nine times a day.

The car ferry journey from Split to Supetar takes 50 minutes. A ticket costs €6.50 ($7.60) per passenger, while rates for cars start from €26 ($30).

Departure and arrival stations

Car ferries, like passenger ferries, are available at Split Ferry Port.

In Supetar, you’ll arrive at Supetar Ferry Port in the city centre. You can spend a few days (or hours) exploring this town before heading to the main tourist area of Bol. It will be a 45-minute drive through D113 Highway and Bracka Cesta.

If you’re a foot passenger, you can take a bus from Supetar to Bol. This will take about an hour and cost €6 ($7). The Supetar Bus Station is just a 5-minute walk from the port.

Ferry schedule from Split to Supetar

Split

Car Ferry

Supetar

05:00

0h 50m

05:50

06:15

0h 50m

07:05

08:00

0h 50m

08:50

09:00

0h 50m

09:50

10:30

0h 50m

11:20

12:00

0h 50m

12:50

14:15

0h 50m

15:05

15:00

0h 50m

15:50

15:45

0h 50m

16:35

16:30

0h 50m

17:20

18:00

0h 50m

18:50

19:30

0h 50m

20:20

21:00

0h 50m

21:50

23:59

0h 50m

00:49

Jadrolinija

€6.50 ($7.60)

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Online booking for Jadrolinija isn’t always available. You can check the Jadrolinija website or Direct Ferries to see if tickets can be booked in advance. But be aware — Jadrolinija runs on a first-come, first-served basis. Even with an online ticket, if the ferry’s full, you might still have to queue for hours at the port.

Split to Brac by Bus

Duration: 1h 10m - 2h 30m

Costs: €8.90 ($10.30)

Duration: 1h 10m - 2h 30m

Costs: €8.90 ($10.30)

One of the cheapest ways to get from Split to Brac is by bus, with ticket prices starting at just €8.90 ($10.30).

There’s a catch, though. Buses operating on this route first take a car ferry from Split to Supetar on Brac’s north coast. From here, the bus travels overland to Bol on the south coast. Travel time with the bus takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes.

While you save on costs, you spend more time travelling. But if you’re not in a hurry, you can enjoy some amazing views along the way.

Departure and arrival stations

Buses depart from Split Bus Terminal in the town centre, near the port.

On Brac, you can get off the bus at either Bol or Supetar.

Bus schedule from Split to Brac

Split

Standard

Supetar, Brac Island

04:55

1h 10m

06:05

Autotrans by Arriva

€8.90 ($10.30)

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Split

Standard

Bol, Brac Island

04:55

2h 30m

07:25

Autotrans by Arriva

€14.10 ($16.30)

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Split to Brac by Private Transport

Duration: 55m - 2h 5m

Costs: €215 ($245)

Duration: 55m - 2h 5m

Costs: €215 ($245)

For private transfers from Split to Brac, you have two options:

a private speedboat with airport pickup
a public ferry with private airport pickup and hotel drop-off in Bol

Private speedboats

Private speedboats are operated by Absolut Charter. If you’re coming from Split Airport (Resnik Airport), you will be picked up by a private car or minivan and brought straight to Matejuska Port. From here, you will transfer to a private speedboat that will take you to Bol Port.

Private ground transfer with public ferry

If you book with Maci Tours, you will also be picked up by a private vehicle from Split Airport and transported to Matejuska Port. But from here, you will transfer to a public ferry. This will take you to Bol Port, where another private vehicle will be waiting to drive you to your hotel.

Rates for a private transfer from Split to Brac start from €215 ($245) with BookAway.

Option 1: Private Speedboat Transfer

Speedboat

Speedboat Ferry 4 PAX

Price per person = €95 ($110)

Absolut Charter

€380 ($440)

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Speedboat

Speedboat Ferry 8 PAX

Price per person = €55 ($64)

Absolut Charter

€440 ($510)

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Speedboat

Speedboat Ferry 4 PAX

Price per person = €165 ($190)

Absolut Charter

€660 ($765)

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Speedboat

Speedboat Ferry 8 PAX

Price per person = €92 ($105)

Absolut Charter

€735 ($855)

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Option 2: Private Car + Public Ferry Transfer

Comfort

Comfort Car 3 PAX

Price per person = €71 ($82)

Maci Tours

€215 ($245)

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Comfort

Comfort Minivan 8 PAX

Price per person = €29.50 ($34)

Maci Tours

€235 ($270)

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Split to Brac by Day Trip

Duration: 7 hours

Costs: €105 ($120)

Duration: 7 hours

Costs: €105 ($120)

Do you only have a few hours to visit Brac? Join a day trip from Split to Brac and let the tour operator handle the planning and transportation for you.

GetYourGuide offers some of the most popular tour packages on the island. Rates start from €105 ($120) per person. This includes a boat tour around Brac, swimming and snorkelling, and visiting the town of Stomorska on the neighbouring island Solta.

Also part of the day tour package are a light breakfast, lunch, and snorkel equipment.

Day trips from Split to Brac take 7 hours, including the 2-hour roundtrip transfer.

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Best places to stay in Brac

Important: Tourism in Croatia is very seasonal. Much of the available accommodation in Croatia is fully booked in the summer, but many sites are closed in the winter months. With July and August being the peak season, rates can rise 3 times as high as compared the low season or shoulder months. We recommend booking your accommodation at least 1 month in advance to lock in better rates.

Before you start reading about our favourite places to stay in Brac, we want to make you aware of the different locations to stay on Brac Island.

Bol is by far our favourite. It’s a charming port town with lots of watersport activities and outstanding restaurants. This is also where you find the famous Zlatni Rat beach
Supetar is where most ferries dock. Not as interesting as Bol, but you can find some good value accommodations here. In Supetar, you’ll also find some great hidden beaches to explore.
Milna is a traditional fishing town which is nice to visit, but we definitely prefer to stay in Bol or Supetar on Brac Island.

Villa Ana - Budget Friendly

At Villa Ana you’ll be just under 250 meters from the beach in Bol. You’ll even be able to see the sea from your own private balcony. If you can’t wait to cool down, then you can just take a dip in the villa’s outdoor swimming pool.

The hosts are beyond helpful and go out of their way to ensure you have the best stay possible. The villa even provides home-made wines, olive oil, prosecco and brandy.

Outdoor swimming pool
Close to the beach
Helpful and friendly hosts
Outdoor terraces and balconies

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Villa Medea - Budget Friendly

If you want to stay in Supetar (the northern part of the island), Villa Midea offers the best value for money. Although the hotel is located just 5 minutes from the beach, you don’t even need to leave the hotel to enjoy a dip in the water as the hotel has its own pool!

The villa offers the feel of a small-scale hotel, with apartments on offer for up to 4 adults. Every room has everything you’ll need, a comfy bed, seating area and even a kitchenette with a coffee machine. Don’t fancy cooking? The hotel offers an exceptional breakfast to start the day right.

Located in Supetar
Exceptional breakfast on offer
Swimming pool
5 minutes from the beach

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Apartments LOTA - Mid Range

Apartments LOTA have thought about every detail of their hotel. Every corner of the hotel is modern and luxurious, giving it a boutique hotel vibe, with a massive living space.

The hotel just doesn’t stop giving. You also have access to an outdoor pool, barbeque and bicycles.

Located in Supetar
Bicycles available
Outdoor swimming pool
Barbeque facilities
Huge, beautifully decorated apartments

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Hotel Villa Amorena - Mid Range

Hotel Villa Amorena is one of those places where everyone wants to stay – which means it gets booked up fast. That’s not a surprise when you see the the large outdoor swimming pool or read the reviews of the delicious breakfast that’s included.

Situated in Bol, you’ll be only a 10-minute walk from Bol Promenade, as well as a number of restaurants and farmers market. The rooms are modern, spacious and have their own balcony.

Outdoor swimming pool
Large and modern rooms
Onsite bar
Family-run hotel

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Belado Residence Bol - Treating Yourself

Want a private pool or a private hot tub? Well, you can get that with one of the large and open apartments here. Soak up the sun whilst sitting on your balcony admiring the sea view.

Aside from the modern and fully-equipped apartments, the hotel also offers bicycles for rent, grocery delivery and even packed lunches!

Private pool or hot tub
Sea view
Packed lunches available
Large, fully-equipped apartments

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Rounding it up

We hope this guide was helpful in planning how to get from Split to Brac. If there's anything else you're wondering about, drop us a comment and we'll do our best to answer you within a few days.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Split to Brac

What is the distance from Split to Brac?

The distance from Split to Brac is 35 kilometres (22 miles).

What is the fastest way to get from Split to Brac?

The fastest way to get from Split to Brac is by high-speed ferry via Milna and takes 25 minutes.

What is the cheapest way to get from Split to Brac?

The cheapest way to get from Split to Brac is by high-speed ferry via Milna with ticket costs starting from €6 ($7).

About the author(s)

Ela

Ela is a storyteller, content producer, solo traveller and a mermaid-in-training. When she’s not in front of her laptop, you will find her barefoot and living her best tan on some island in the Philippines… Or exploring the depths of its seas as a budding freediver. An island girl at heart, she’ll be happy anywhere there is sea, sand, sun and coffee.

Maarten

Based in Bali, Maarten’s passion for travel is undeniable. In 2016, he decided to quit his job as a stock analyst and started doing what he always dreamed of: travelling through South East Asia and helping other people plan their trips. When he is not working on Gecko Routes, you’ll find him surfing in the ocean or exploring the best gems of Indonesia.