How to get fromBrac to Hvar

What to expect when visiting Hvar

Hvar is a Croatian paradise for the rich and famous. Culture, traditions, Venetian architecture, and Greek agriculture blend so beautifully here that it’s hard to choose our favourite part. In fact, Hvar Island is home to the highest number of UNESCO sites in the world!

From the picturesque lavender fields to the ancient fortresses, there is so much to explore here—and that’s only during the day. Hvar travel guides say it’s the Ibiza of Croatia. At night, the island transforms into an electric party destination, attracting top-tier celebrities like Beyonce and Tom Cruise.

4 ways to get from Brac to Hvar

The 4 ways to travel the distance of 20 kilometers (12 miles) from Brac to Hvar are by: ferry (50 minutes), ferry via Jelsa (1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes), ferry via Milna (1 hour 55 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes) and day trip (9 hours). The journey duration ranges between 50 minutes - 9 hours and the quickest way is by ferry. The lowest priced tickets start from €12.50 for the ferry via Jelsa.

Bol is Brac’s tourist centre, where you will find most of the accommodations on the island. When travelling by ferry from Bol to Hvar, you can travel with Jadrolinija.

Note that it is available only from June to September. If you’re travelling from Bol (Brac) to Hvar outside these months, you’ll have to take a different route.

The direct ferry from Bol, Brac to Hvar Town takes around 50 minutes. Ferry ticket prices start from €25.

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Ferries depart from Bol Port, on the south coast of Brac Island, within walking distance of many hotels in Bol.

You will arrive at the Port of Hvar, just beside Hvar Town.

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If you’re already on the western side of Brac Island, then you can take the ferry from Milna instead of from Bol. Milna is a lovely Dalmatian fishing village also worth exploring once you’ve had your fill of Bol.

Note that the catamarans operating from Milna (Brac) to Hvar run only during the high season from June to September.

If you’re staying in Bol but can’t take the ferry from there, we explain how to get from Bol to Milna via Supetar below.

Those already in Milna can just go straight to Step 3.

There are no direct buses from Bol to Milna. You’ll first have to take a bus to Supetar, a town 35 km north of Bol. Supetar is Brac’s largest and most urban town, and it is also worth a visit if you have extra time.

Arriva is the only company operating buses from Bol to Supetar. These buses depart eight times a day from 07:40 to 19:25. But if you want to take the ferry from Milna to Hvar within the same day, you must take the first bus trip that departs at 07:40.

A ticket costs €28 for the 1-hour bus ride from Bol to Supetar.

Buses depart from Bol Bus Station, just beside the marina.

From Supetar, you’ll have to travel 20 km southwest to Milna. Buses to Milna depart five times throughout the day.

If you take the earliest bus from Bol to Supetar, you can catch a connecting bus to Milna departing at 10:10 or 12:25. The ride takes 30-35m, and a bus ticket costs €4.60.

Alternatively, a taxi can take you from Supetar to Milna in about the same time. Rates start from €32.

If you plan to stay overnight in Supetar, the earliest bus to Milna departs at 6:10 the following day.

Are you travelling in a group? If yes, and you don’t have extra time to explore Supetar or Milna, you can also take a direct taxi from Bol to Milna. It’s a bit expensive, but it saves you the hassle of making a transfer in Supetar.

Rates start from €67 for this 1-hour journey.

The ferries from Milna to Brac are available only during the tourist season (June to September).

TP Line offers two daily departures while Kapetan Luka has one. The earliest ferry leaves at 08:30, and the latest departs at 15:50.

The ferry ride takes 30m. Ferry ticket prices start from €15.80.

If you’re travelling between October and March, the ferry from Bol to Hvar Town and the ferry via Milna will not be available.

The only option to travel from Brac to Hvar in the low season is a ferry from Brac to Jelsa, a small harbour town on Hvar Island, 25 km northeast of Hvar Town.

Like the other route, ferries depart from the tourist centre in Bol.

Jadrolinija sails from Bol (Brac) to Jelsa in central Hvar once a day, every afternoon, all year round.

Ferry departure times can vary throughout the year — they could be at 17:10, 17:40, or 17:50. Check the latest schedule on the Jadrolinija website beforehand so you don’t miss the ferry.

A ticket costs €7 for the 20-minute catamaran ride from Bol to Jelsa.

Want to get to Hvar earlier? We recommend booking with KSC Naranca, which operates between May and October. Their fares are only slightly higher, and their ferries depart at 12:45 and 13:00 — much earlier than Jadrolinija’s afternoon boat. This way, you can maximise your time in Hvar.

Ferries dock at Jelsa Port, where you can take a bus the rest of the way to Hvar Town. You can find the bus stop some 350m east (around 5 minutes) from the pier.

Buses from Jelsa to Hvar depart roughly every hour from 06:40 to 21:45 during summer. There are fewer bus departures in the winter months, only three times a day — usually, there’s one in the morning, one close to noon, and another one in the afternoon.

The advertised travel time is 25 minutes, but it really takes 45 minutes when you include all the bus stops along the way.

A ticket costs €5.50. You will be dropped off at Hvar Bus Station.

Thinking of spending just one day in Hvar? You can also join a day trip from Brac to Hvar and see Hvar’s most beautiful treasures in just one day.

This group tour includes visiting the popular Blue Cave on Biševo, Stiniva Cove on Vis, Budikovac Island, and, of course, Hvar.

The whole trip will be organised for you so you won’t need to worry about transportation. The tour begins from either Milna or Supetar.

GetYourGuide offers day tours that last for 9 hours. Rates start from €140.