{"id":6147,"date":"2026-11-09T11:20:35","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T11:20:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/?p=6147"},"modified":"2026-11-09T11:25:35","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T11:25:35","slug":"split-riva-arrival-guide-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/blog\/split-riva-arrival-guide-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Split Riva Arrival Guide: How to Get There and Where to Go Next"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"de-byline\">\n<p>By the Dalmatia Express skipper team \u00b7 Updated November 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Riva is the first place most visitors see in Split. This Split Riva arrival guide shows you how to get there from the airport, ferry, bus or train. It also shows how to go on to the islands.<\/p>\n<p>The Riva is the wide, palm-lined walkway along the harbour in Split, Croatia. It is next to Diocletian&#8217;s Palace \u2014 the old Roman palace in the centre of the city. Caf\u00e9s, shops and the sea are all on this one street.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Split-Hvar-1.png\" alt=\"Map of the boat route from Split to Hvar island\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto\"><figcaption>Route from Split to Hvar island.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_reach_the_Riva\">How to reach the Riva<\/span><\/h2><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Sis\u00e4llysluettelo<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#How_to_reach_the_Riva\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> How to reach the Riva<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#What_to_see_near_the_Riva\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> What to see near the Riva<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#From_the_Riva_to_the_islands\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> From the Riva to the islands<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Keep_reading\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Keep reading<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#FAQ\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> Usein kysytyt kysymykset<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Where_is_the_Riva_in_Split\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">5.1<\/span> Where is the Riva in Split?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_far_is_the_Split_ferry_port_from_the_Riva\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">5.2<\/span> How far is the Split ferry port from the Riva?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Can_I_walk_from_the_bus_station_to_the_Riva\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">5.3<\/span> Can I walk from the bus station to the Riva?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_do_I_get_from_Split_Airport_to_the_Riva\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">5.4<\/span> How do I get from Split Airport to the Riva?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Where_can_I_leave_my_luggage_near_the_Riva\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">5.5<\/span> Where can I leave my luggage near the Riva?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Can_I_take_a_taxi_boat_from_Split_to_the_islands\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">5.6<\/span> Can I take a taxi boat from Split to the islands?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Sources\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">6<\/span> L\u00e4hteet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<p>Split&#8217;s ferry port, bus station and train station are all close to the harbour. The Riva is within a short walk of each one.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>You arrive by<\/th>\n<th>To the Riva<\/th>\n<th>Good to know<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Ferry (Split port)<\/td>\n<td>About 5\u201310 min on foot<\/td>\n<td>The port is next to the Riva area.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bus (main bus station)<\/td>\n<td>About 10 min on foot<\/td>\n<td>Close to the harbour. Easy with small bags.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kouluttaa<\/td>\n<td>About 10 min on foot<\/td>\n<td>The station is near the bus station.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Splitin lentokentt\u00e4<\/td>\n<td>About 25 km by road<\/td>\n<td>Use a bus, a taxi or a private transfer.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Yksityinen taksivene (Dalmatia Express)<\/td>\n<td>Meet us at the harbour<\/td>\n<td>24\/7, on your schedule. Door-to-door service. We sail when catamarans cancel. Split Airport pickup is available. Price is per boat, which is fair for groups of 4\u201310.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Walking times are approximate. They depend on your pace and your luggage.<\/p>\n<div class=\"de-skipper\">\n<p><strong>Kipparin vinkki:<\/strong> Arrive at the Riva early in the morning. It is quiet, the light is soft, and the caf\u00e9s are not full. In summer, the middle of the day is hot and crowded.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"What_to_see_near_the_Riva\">What to see near the Riva<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You do not need a plan. Walk along the sea, then enter the old town through one of the palace gates. The streets inside are narrow and made of stone. Keep your bag close in crowded places.<\/p>\n<p>If you only have a few hours before a boat, stay close to the harbour. Have lunch, then go back to your meeting point 30 minutes early.<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Riva%2C%20Split%2C%20Croatia&#038;output=embed\" width=\"100%\" height=\"350\" style=\"border:0\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"From_the_Riva_to_the_islands\">From the Riva to the islands<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many guests go from the Riva straight to an island. You can take a public ferry or catamaran. Or you can book a private boat that leaves when you are ready.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Saari<\/th>\n<th>Boat time<\/th>\n<th>Price per boat (2026)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0160olta<\/td>\n<td>30 minuuttia<\/td>\n<td>250\u2013450 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bra\u010d<\/td>\n<td>35 minuuttia<\/td>\n<td>270\u2013900 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hvar<\/td>\n<td>55 minuuttia<\/td>\n<td>370\u2013900 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Vis<\/td>\n<td>65 minuuttia<\/td>\n<td>460\u20131 000 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kor\u010dula<\/td>\n<td>80 minuuttia<\/td>\n<td>800\u20131 700 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div style=\"margin:12px 0\">\n<div>\u0160olta 30 min<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#1e6fa8;height:14px;width:37%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>Bra\u010d 35 min<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#1e6fa8;height:14px;width:44%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>Hvar 55 min<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#1e6fa8;height:14px;width:69%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>Vis 65 min<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#1e6fa8;height:14px;width:81%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>Kor\u010dula 80 min<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#1e6fa8;height:14px;width:100%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A private boat can be a good choice for a group, because the price is for the whole boat. For one person, a public ferry is usually cheaper. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/taxi-boat\/split-to-hvar\/\">Splitist\u00e4 Hvariin taksiveneell\u00e4<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/taxi-boat\/split-to-brac\/\">Split to Bra\u010d taxi boat<\/a>, tai <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/contact\/\">ota meihin yhteytt\u00e4<\/a> for a quote.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Split-Hvar-Split.png\" alt=\"Route map of a day trip from Split to Hvar and back\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto\"><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Keep_reading\">Keep reading<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/blog\/split-to-hvar-ferry\/\">Split to Hvar: ferry, catamaran and taxi boat<\/a> \u2014 all ways to reach Hvar island.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/blog\/split-to-brac-ferry\/\">Split to Bra\u010d: ferry and taxi boat<\/a> \u2014 the way to Bra\u010d island.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/blog\/blue-cave-croatia\/\">Blue Cave in Croatia<\/a> \u2014 the famous sea cave near Vis island.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/blog\/split-airport-to-hvar-2026\/\">Splitin lentokent\u00e4lt\u00e4 Hvariin<\/a> \u2014 go straight from the airport to the island.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/blog\/water-taxi-split-price-2026\/\">Vesitaksien hinnat Splitist\u00e4<\/a> \u2014 a full 2026 price guide.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/taxi-boat\/split-airport-to-hvar\/\">Split Airport to Hvar taxi boat<\/a> \u2014 book a private transfer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"FAQ\">Usein kysytyt kysymykset<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"Where_is_the_Riva_in_Split\">Where is the Riva in Split?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Riva is the long palm-lined walkway along Split&#8217;s harbour. It runs next to Diocletian&#8217;s Palace, the old Roman palace that is now the old town.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"How_far_is_the_Split_ferry_port_from_the_Riva\">How far is the Split ferry port from the Riva?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The ferry port is next to the Riva area. Most visitors walk from the ferry port to the Riva in about 5 to 10 minutes.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Can_I_walk_from_the_bus_station_to_the_Riva\">Can I walk from the bus station to the Riva?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. The main bus station is close to the harbour, and the walk to the Riva is short. With a small bag it takes about 10 minutes.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"How_do_I_get_from_Split_Airport_to_the_Riva\">How do I get from Split Airport to the Riva?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The airport is about 25 km from the city. You can use a bus, a taxi, or a private transfer. Taxi boat guests can ask us about a Split Airport pickup.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Where_can_I_leave_my_luggage_near_the_Riva\">Where can I leave my luggage near the Riva?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some shops near the bus and ferry area keep bags for a fee. Ask your hotel first. Many hotels hold bags after check-out.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Can_I_take_a_taxi_boat_from_Split_to_the_islands\">Can I take a taxi boat from Split to the islands?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Dalmatia Express runs a private water taxi 24\/7 from Split to Hvar, Bra\u010d, \u0160olta, Vis and Kor\u010dula. You choose the time.<\/p>\n<div class=\"de-sources\">\n<h2><span id=\"Sources\">L\u00e4hteet<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Split transport overview: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inyourpocket.com\/split\/Arriving-and-Transport\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">In Your Pocket Split<\/a>. Walking times are approximate. 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