Getting from Split to Brač Island involves at least 6 options – you can get there by passenger ferry, car ferry, bus & ferry, water taxi, or private transfer. The nearest distance between Split and Brac island is just over 12 kilometers (7.5 nm). There are no flights between the two places and no train connections. Here are all the details:
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How to get from Split to Brač Island?
If you are a foot passenger, there is a fast ferry catamaran that departs daily, all year round from Split ferry port to Bol, Milna, and Sutivan on Brac island. There is also a car ferry that sails to Supetar. These are the only direct travel options, the most convenient and fastest way to reach Brac from Split. If you are driving and plan to use a car ferry, there is frequent a daily car ferry crossing to Supetar. The alternative is to drive along the coast and cross by car ferry from Makarska to Sumartin.
6 Ways to get from Split to Brač
| Transport option | Duration of travel | Cost (Ticket Price) |
| Foot Passenger Ferry (Catamaran) | 1 hr | 6 to 20 Euro (per person) |
| Car Ferry (Direct) | 50 minutes | 25 Euro (for a car) |
| Driving via Sumartin (Self Drive) | 2 hrs | |
| Private Transfer (Taxi) or UBER | 1 hr | 33 Euro (up to 4 persons) |
| Bus & Ferry (via Sumartin) | 2 hrs | 28 Euro (single tickets) |
| Water Taxi | 1 hr | 300 Euro (per vessel) |
Split to Brač by Foot Passenger Ferry (Catamaran)
Here is a table that shows how long is the ferry ride and how much it costs to get from Split to Brač:
Schedules, Tickets, Booking
| Foot Passenger Ferry (Catamaran) | Departures* | Ticket Prices | Booking & Tickets |
| from Split to Bol | several daily departures* | 20 Euro | Book here |
| from Split to Milna | several daily departures* | 22 Euro | Book here |
| from Split to Sutivan | daily departures* | 18 Euro | Book here |
Ferry companies that run passenger ferries from Split to Brac Island are Krilo (Kapetan Luka), TP Line, Jadrolinija, and Krilo Shipping Company. All ferries depart from the same ferry terminal in Split (photo above & the map below) and arrive at the Bol, Milna, or Sutivan port.
Important Note:
In case of bad (windy) weather, the catamaran (fast passenger ferries) is not sailing. In such circumstances, you have to take the slow ferry to Supetar or travel along the coast by bus or private transfer to Makarska and cross by car ferry to the island (more details below)
Late ferry Split to Brac
If you are arriving very late in Split, the latest ferry to reach Brac Island is at 23:59. This is a car ferry to Supetar. If you miss the latest ferry, wait for another one in the early morning at 05:15.
Car Ferry from Split to Brac
There is one car ferry connecting Split and Brac Island – a car ferry to Supetar port. It departs 7 to 14 times a day (depending on the season). It takes about 50 minutes to arrive and the current cost for a small car is about 25 Euro. Book the car place in advance at the Jadrolinija site
Driving & Car Ferry to Sumartin
If you decide to drive via Makarska & Sumartin, you have the following options (check the map below):
- Step 1: Drive from Split to Makarska
- Step 2: Cross by car ferry from Makarska to Sumartin (Brac Island)
- Step 3: Drive from Sumartin to your destination
By this shortest and fastest driving route, you can reach Brac Island from Split in 2 hours. Traveling on this route your driving time will be:
| Driving section | Distance | Driving time |
| Split to Makarska (via D8) | 60 km | 1 hour |
| Makarska to Sumartin (car ferry) | 3.7 nm (7 km) | 1 hour |
Important note: Bear in mind that some of these car ferry crossings are a first-come-first-serve service, so no advance booking for car places. To secure your car place on the ferry, try to be in the port at least 90 minutes in advance. Book car ferry tickets at the ticket kiosk in the port or online at Jadrolinija.
Driving tip
In high season, driving along the coast on D8 road may take a bit longer than usual.
Split to Brac by Bus & Ferry
If you intend to travel by bus, you can get a bus to Makarska several times per day. The bus departs from the Split bus station and drives to Makarska ferry port, from where you will take a ferry to Sumartin to cross to the island. Buses are fairly frequent in tourist season, while out of season, there are just a couple of buses per day. It takes about 1 hour to reach Makarska.
By Taxi, Uber, or Private Car Transfer
A taxi ride between Split and Brac lasts about 1 hour including a ferry crossing to Supetar. The quote from UBER is 33 to 63 Euros (see photo/map below). This can be a convenient travel option if 3 to 4 people travel together, have luggage, and share the costs of the taxi.
Water Taxi
How much is a water taxi from Split to Brac? The cost is about 300 Euro. Private boat transfers by speedboat will take you from either Split Airport or Split Port to the island in one hour max, weather permitting. This is the fastest option. However, the most reliable option, which operates in any weather is the slow car ferry to the island (from Split or Makarska).
Split Airport to Brac
The easiest and fastest transfer from the airport to the island is by fast ferry, water taxi, or Uber (cost 300 Euro). Water taxis and ferries leave from a small harbor near the airport while Uber leaves in front of the airport’s main entrance.
The alternative is to get to the main ferry port in the town and leave from there:
Split Airport to Split Ferry Port & Bus Station
If you are arriving at the airport and would like to go to Split, first get on the bus from the airport to the city center (the distance of 24 km is covered in about 30 minutes bus ride) where the main bus terminal is located. The one-way bus ticket cost is 6 Euro. Check the airport bus schedules. The alternative is Uber or a taxi which cost 30 Euro.
Map of all car ferries, roads, and fast catamaran ferry crossings
The above map shows Split to Brac travel routes: 1. fast ferry Split to Milna, 2. fast ferry Split to Supetar, 3. fast ferry Split to Bol, 4. Fast ferry from Split to Sutivan, 5. car ferry Split to Supetar, 6. Car ferry Makarska to Sumartin . For a large map with all travel options check this map.
Map – location of all ports
In the above map, you can see the locations of all relevant ports and places. See also Split ferry map
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