Ferry from Split to Stari Grad
Overview
How do you get from Split to Stari Grad by ferry, how long does the crossing take and how much does the ferry ticket cost? Haqqi Tours answers all three and books the ticket for you. Jadrolinija run car and passenger ferry taking about 2 hours, 3-6 sailings a day in summer, 2 in winter, between Split ferry port and Stari Grad ferry port, Hvar island. We provide the ticket, the vehicle space and a written confirmation on WhatsApp after you fill in the booking form on this page.
Highlights
- Ferry from Split to Stari Grad in about 2 hours - car and passenger ferry
- Operated by Jadrolinija
- Departs Split ferry port, arrives Stari Grad ferry port, Hvar island
- 3-6 sailings a day in summer, 2 in winter - we find the sailing that fits your day
- Cheapest ferry ticket from Split to Stari Grad: every fare and operator checked for your dates
- Cars, motorbikes and bicycles carried - tell us the vehicle and we book the space
- Send the form - we message you by WhatsApp with sailings and the price, you confirm, the e-ticket is issued
- Haqqi Tours also provides transfers to the port and tours at both ends of the Split to Stari Grad crossing
Full Description
Ferry from Split to Stari Grad at a glance
Here is what the Split to Stari Grad ferry looks like: car and passenger ferry run by Jadrolinija, about 2 hours from port to port, 3-6 sailings a day in summer, 2 in winter. You board at Split ferry port and step off at Stari Grad ferry port, Hvar island. Haqqi Tours checks the sailings for your dates and tells you the cost before anything is booked.
- Route: Split to Stari Grad (about 60 km by sea)
- Operator: Jadrolinija
- Crossing time: about 2 hours
- Vessels: car and passenger ferry
- Frequency: 3-6 sailings a day in summer, 2 in winter
- Departure port: Split ferry port
- Arrival port: Stari Grad ferry port, Hvar island
- Vehicles: cars and motorbikes carried on the car ferries
- Booking: form on this page, confirmation in the WhatsApp chat, e-ticket by message
The car ferry is the year-round link to Hvar and carries vehicles; Stari Grad port is about 20 km from Hvar Town, and buses and taxis meet the ferries.
Best time to take the ferry from Split to Stari Grad
Every season has its case for Stari Grad. On the water, the season shows in sea conditions and availability more than in comfort: book early for summer, Easter and holiday weekends between Split and Stari Grad, and choose morning sailings when the wind is forecast.
Ferry or flight from Split to Stari Grad?
Weighing a flight against the ferry from Split to Stari Grad? Add the airport time at both ends and the transfer from the arrival airport, and the ferry is often as fast door to door - about 2 hours at sea and normally cheaper, with no baggage fees. With a car there is no contest. We book whichever suits you.
Return ferry from Stari Grad to Split
We book the return crossing from Stari Grad to Split just as easily, generally on the same confirmation. Round-trip fares and open returns are cheaper on many operators, so booking both directions together saves money. Let us know the day you want to come back on the form and we send both directions with the cost.
How much does the ferry from Split to Stari Grad cost?
"How much is the ferry ticket from Split to Stari Grad?" has several answers, because the operators price the slow boat and the fast boat differently, charge separately for vehicles and cabins, and raise fares in high season. Haqqi Tours can provide the current cost for your date and party - foot passengers, car, seats or cabin - within minutes of receiving the form, and tells you which sailing is the best value.
The figure we send is the total: passengers, vehicle, seats or cabin and port fees. If a slower sailing an hour later is cheaper, we say so; on this route the conventional ferry is often the best value for a family.
Cheapest ferry ticket from Split to Stari Grad: how to pay less
The cheapest ferry ticket from Split to Stari Grad is typically on the conventional ferry, booked early, on a weekday outside the peak weeks. These are the rules our booking desk applies:
- Ask about children's, student and resident fares, and about vehicle offers outside high season
- Choose the conventional ferry over the high-speed boat when time allows - it is cheaper, steadier and often more scenic
- Book early for July, August, Easter and holiday weekends, when sailings sell out and fares rise
- Travel on a weekday - Friday and Sunday sailings carry the highest fares
- Tell us if your dates are flexible; moving by a day often changes the fare
- Compare operators - on this route the cheapest company changes with the date
When you send the form, say if you can move your dates. We compare the sailings around them and send the cheapest Split to Stari Grad ferry first, then the alternatives.
How to book ferry tickets from Split to Stari Grad with Haqqi Tours
The easiest way to book a ferry from Split to Stari Grad is to let a person do it. The form asks for the essentials; the details - a car and its length, a cabin, a pushchair, a pet, a connection on arrival - you let us know on WhatsApp when we message you to confirm. We provide the ticket, explain check-in at Split ferry port and stay reachable during the crossing.
- Step 1 - fill out the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children
- Step 2 - we message you by WhatsApp with the sailings, vessels, seats or cabins and the cost
- Step 3 - you confirm the sailing you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
- Step 4 - we issue the e-ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Stari Grad
If plans change, the same WhatsApp conversation handles it. We spell out the ferry company's change and cancellation rules for the fare you chose before you pay, so there are no surprises later.
Timetable and season of the Split to Stari Grad ferry
The Split to Stari Grad ferry timetable is seasonal: high summer brings the fullest schedule and the earliest sell-outs; spring and autumn have fewer boats and better fares; winter runs a reduced service on many crossings. The crossing itself takes about 2 hours. Tell us the day and we send the sailings, and we flag the ones most exposed to a cancellation in bad weather.
For a connection at Stari Grad - a flight, a train or another ferry - let us know and we choose a sailing with a comfortable margin.
Departure: Split ferry port
Your crossing starts at Split ferry port. Large ports have several gates and the boarding gate is announced on the boards and on the ticket; we send the gate and the check-in time with your confirmation. The airport shuttle bus takes about 45 minutes to the main bus station near the port and suits a single traveller staying in the centre; a private car is faster and simpler for Trogir, Omiš, Makarska, island ferry connections or a family with luggage.
- Luggage is carried free within the operator's limits; large bags go on the racks or the car deck
- Cafés, kiosks and waiting halls at Split ferry port; some fast boats board only minutes before sailing
- Haqqi Tours provides a private transfer from your hotel in Split to the port on request
- Just ask which gate or terminal your sailing uses - big ports have several
Arrival: Stari Grad ferry port, Hvar island
You step off at Stari Grad ferry port, Hvar island. Taxis and buses meet the boats. If you would rather not think about it, we book a driver to meet the ferry and take you to the door of your accommodation.
Arriving late? We note your arrival and, if you have booked a transfer, the driver tracks the ferry, so a delay costs you nothing.
On board the Split to Stari Grad ferry: seats, cabins, cars and luggage
What is the Split to Stari Grad ferry like on board? Car and passenger ferry, with airline-style seats, lounges, a café or restaurant and open decks on the larger ships; overnight vessels add cabins with beds and showers. Cars, motorbikes and bicycles travel on the vehicle deck and you go up to the passenger decks for the crossing. Luggage is not weighed; you keep it with you or on the racks. Haqqi Tours explains the seat and cabin options for the exact ship you are booking so you pay for what you will use.
- Cabins with beds and showers on overnight sailings - two to four berths
- Café, bar or restaurant on most vessels; open decks on the conventional ferries
- Vehicles on the car deck - give us the car's length and height when booking
- Children's fares by age; infants usually free
Things to do in Stari Grad after the ferry
The reasons passengers take the ferry to Stari Grad are Roman street grid, Stari Grad Plain (UNESCO), Tvrdalj castle and the old harbour. Stari Grad is one of Europe's oldest towns, founded by Greek settlers on Hvar, and the arrival port of the car ferry from Split.
Haqqi Tours offers guided tours, tickets, transfers and private drivers in Stari Grad; ask when you book the ferry and we send the options.
Why book your Split to Stari Grad ferry ticket with Haqqi Tours
What we offer on the ferry from Split to Stari Grad: live fares checked across every operator for your travel date, fast boat and slow boat explained plainly, seats and cabins reserved, vehicles booked with the right dimensions, the e-ticket delivered through WhatsApp and a team that answers at any hour if the weather changes the plan. Send the form and let us take the ferry off your list.
On board
- Pets accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels
- Seats: economy and lounge or business on the fast boats; deck and lounge seats on conventional ferries
- Café, bar or restaurant on most vessels; open decks for the view
- Children's fares by age band; infants generally free
- Tickets scanned at the gate or on board; keep ID or passport handy on international crossings
Before you travel
- Waiting halls, cafés and kiosks at both ports for early arrivals
- Assistance for reduced-mobility passengers on request - tell us when booking
- Departure from Split ferry port - gate and check-in time sent with the ticket
- Arrival at Stari Grad ferry port, Hvar island - taxis, buses and our drivers at the pier
Good to know
- Add a transfer at Stari Grad so a driver meets the ferry with your suitcases
- Book the return with the outbound for round-trip and open-return fares
- Give us the car's length and height - vehicle fares depend on them
- Send us two possible dates and we tell you which is cheaper
- Morning sailings are the calmest and the most reliable in windy weather
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
Is there a luggage limit on the ferry?
Luggage is not weighed on most ferries and is carried free within the operator's limits; the fast passenger boats sometimes limit the number of bags. We tell you what applies to your sailing.
What if the weather cancels the sailing?
The company moves you to the next sailing or refunds the ticket, and our WhatsApp desk sorts it out for you on the day. In poor forecasts we suggest the conventional ferry, which sails when the fast boats stay in port.
Do I need a passport for this ferry?
Carry an ID or passport; it is required on many sailings and checked at the port on international crossings. We tell you what applies when we confirm.
Is it better to take the ferry or fly from Split to Stari Grad?
For most passengers the ferry: it lands in the town, carries all your luggage and the car and is generally cheaper door to door. We provide flights too and say honestly which is better for your dates.
How much does the ferry from Split to Stari Grad cost?
It depends on the operator, the vessel (fast or conventional), the date, the seat or cabin and whether you take a car. Haqqi Tours checks the live fares for your dates and sends the exact cost by WhatsApp quickly of receiving the form.
Which port does the ferry leave from?
Sailings depart from Split ferry port. We send the gate or pier and the check-in time with the ticket, and can book a driver from your accommodation to the port.
How often does the ferry from Split to Stari Grad run?
3-6 sailings a day in summer, 2 in winter; the timetable thickens in summer and thins in winter. We send the sailings for your dates with the cost of each.
Can I book a return ferry ticket?
Certainly. Choose "return" on the form and give both dates; round-trip and open-return fares are cheaper on many operators and we book whichever suits you.
Is the crossing rough?
Most days it is calm. In windy weeks the fast catamarans move more than the big ferries; morning sailings are generally the smoothest. If you are prone to seasickness let us know and we book the steadier vessel and a seat in the middle of the ship.
How early should I be at Split ferry port?
Foot passengers 45 to 60 minutes before departure, vehicles 60 to 90 minutes; earlier on international crossings. Some fast boats board only minutes before sailing, so the margin matters.
Can I bring a pet?
Pets are accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels, sometimes for a small fee. Let us know and we confirm what applies to your sailing.
What is the cheapest ferry ticket from Split to Stari Grad?
Normally a deck or standard seat on the conventional ferry, booked early on a weekday outside the peak weeks. Give us flexible dates and we search the cheapest Split to Stari Grad sailing across all of them.
Where does the ferry arrive in Stari Grad?
At Stari Grad ferry port, Hvar island. Taxis and buses meet the boats, and Haqqi Tours can have a driver waiting at the pier.
