How long is the ferry from Split to Dubrovnik?

4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours, depending on operator. The Krilo Jet is the quickest direct option; the TP Line is slower because it stops at more islands.

How much is the Split to Dubrovnik ferry?

From €38 in May and October; €55–€75 in July and August. Book at least a week ahead in peak season to avoid sell-outs.

Is there a ferry from Split to Dubrovnik in winter?

No. The catamaran service runs only late April through late October. In winter you have to take the bus over the Pelješac Bridge (4 hours).

Can I take a car on the Split to Dubrovnik ferry?

No — all three operators are foot-passenger catamarans. For cars, you have to drive: 3.5 hours via the Pelješac Bridge.

Which is better, bus or ferry Split to Dubrovnik?

Bus is faster (4h) and runs year-round. Ferry is slower but stops at Hvar, Korčula and Mljet — a mini island-hopping trip in one ticket. Pick ferry if the route IS the experience.

What time does the Split-Dubrovnik catamaran leave?

The Krilo Jet leaves Split at 16:30; the TP Line leaves at 07:30. The morning boat is better for sightseeing — afternoon departures arrive after dark in shoulder season.

Split to Dubrovnik — Ferry, Bus & Van

The Split to Dubrovnik ferry is the postcard route of the Adriatic — five hours of open sea broken by stops at Bol (Brač), Hvar Town, Korčula and Pomena (Mljet) before docking at Dubrovnik's Gruž port. It runs only between late April and late October, only once a day in each direction, and almost always sells out in summer.

The ferry is not a 'fast' option — the express bus over the Pelješac Bridge is half an hour quicker. But you trade speed for the single most scenic public-transport ride in Croatia: cliffs at Bol, Hvar's town walls from the water, Korčula's red roofs, the Mljet pine forests, and a slow approach into Dubrovnik harbour. The Krilo Jet (Kapetan Luka) and TP Line catamarans dominate this route; Jadrolinija also runs a third boat in high season. All three are foot-passenger only — no cars.

Options compared

Krilo Jet catamaran (direct-ish)

4h30

from €40

TP Line catamaran (with island stops)

from €45

Jadrolinija fast ferry

4h45

from €38

Typical schedule

Krilo Jet (Kapetan Luka)

Daily May–Oct

Departs Split 16:30, arrives Dubrovnik ~21:00

TP Line (Adriana / Aurora)

Daily June–Sept

Departs Split 07:30, arrives Dubrovnik ~12:30

Jadrolinija catamaran

Daily July–Aug

Variable summer schedule

Schedules vary by season — confirm tomorrow's exact departures on the live results page.

Arrival in Dubrovnik

All three catamarans dock at Dubrovnik's Gruž port, 3 km from the Old Town. Local bus 1A, 1B or 3 runs every 10 minutes to Pile Gate (€2). A taxi is €10–€15.

When to go

Strictly seasonal — late April through late October. Peak July–August. Best weather + emptiest boats: mid-June and second half of September.

Insider tips

→Book on the operator's website 7–10 days ahead in summer — third-party sites add €5–€10 fees per ticket.
→Seats are assigned. Numbers 1–20 are usually on the upper deck with the best views; ask for those if booking by phone.
→Bring a windbreaker — even in 30°C the open deck is cool at 30 knots.
→The TP Line morning boat is the practical choice if you want to actually see anything: you board in daylight and arrive for lunch in Dubrovnik.
→If the catamaran is sold out, the Pelješac-bridge bus does the same route in 4 hours from €25 — book on Bookaway.

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