How to get from Split to Brac

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!

There are 6 ways to travel the 35 kilometers (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 €5.60 ($6.40).

The high-speed ferry is a convenient and direct way to get from Split to Brac’s main tourist area, Bol.

KSC Naranca and Kapetan Luka both offer high-speed ferry trips during the summer season (June to September). We recommend travelling with these companies because their seats are reserved — meaning you will get a seat on your desired date and time as long as you already have a ticket.

Ferry rates start from €18.70 ($21).

Why we don’t recommend booking with Jadrolinija

The Jadrolinija catamaran operates all year round, which is good news if you’re visiting Brac in the winter months. However, in summer, when ferries are often fully booked, it may not be a good idea to book a trip with Jardolinija.

This company operates on a full=full system. This means that even though you already have a ticket for a specific date and time, you are not guaranteed a seat. If the ferry’s already full, you’ll have to wait for the next trip.

Departure and arrival station

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.

Looking for teh cheapest way to get to Bol from Split? Bus fares from Split to Bol cost only €13.40 ($15.30).

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 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 station

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

The arrival point in Brac is at Bol Bus Station, also in the town centre.

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

• a private speedboat with airport pick-up
• a public ferry with airport pick-up 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 Bol, Brac start from €230 ($260) with BookAway.

While most visitors prefer to stay in Bol, some travellers like to stay in Milna.

Located 45 km northwest of Bol, Milna is a Dalmatian fishing village and is often considered to be the most beautiful harbour in Brac. It is also a good entry point for exploring the island.

We recommend taking a ferry to Milna only if you plan to explore this side of Brac. 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.

Which ferry company should you take?

There are three ferry companies operating on the Split to Milna route: Krilo Shipping Company (KSC Naranca), Jadrolinija and Krilo (Kapetan Luka).

We recommend travelling with TP Line, Kapetan Luka or KSC Naranca. These companies are available daily during summer. They also have reserved seating for ticket holders, making them well worth the extra euros you spend.

Meanwhile, Jadrolinija runs all year but only on Wednesdays. They also maintain a full=full system, meaning having a ticket does not mean you have a guaranteed seat.

A ferry ride from Split to Brac via Milna takes 25 minutes to 1 hour 5 minutes, depending on the ferry. Ticket prices for the high-speed ferries start from €5.60 ($6.40).

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

Departure and arrival station

Ferries from Split to Milna also 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 at rates of €60 ($68).

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 €12 ($13.70), and travel time is around 1.5 hours.

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 ($7.40) per passenger, while rates for cars start from €26 ($30).

Departure and arrival station

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 €7 ($8). The Supetar Bus Station is just a 5-minute walk from the port.

Prefer to stay overnight in Split but still want 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. Day trips from Split to Brac take 7 hours.

Rates start from €105 ($115) per person. This includes a boat tour around Brac, swimming and snorkelling, and visiting the town of Stomorska on the neighbouring island Solta. The tour also includes a light breakfast, lunch, and snorkel equipment.