{"id":5746,"date":"2026-07-20T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/?p=5746"},"modified":"2026-07-23T01:24:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T01:24:13","slug":"split-to-stari-grad-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/pt\/blog\/split-to-stari-grad-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Split to Stari Grad, Hvar: Ferry Times &#038; Faster Options (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.de-byline{color:#555;font-size:.95em;margin-bottom:1.2em}.de-tip{border-left:4px solid #0a9396;background:#eef7f7;padding:14px 18px;margin:22px 0;border-radius:4px}.de-tip p{margin:0}.de-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:18px 0;font-size:.97em}.de-table th,.de-table td{border:1px solid #d9e2e2;padding:9px 12px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top}.de-table th{background:#0a9396;color:#fff}.de-table tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f6fafa}.de-sources{margin-top:2em}figure.de-fig{margin:22px 0}figure.de-fig img{max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:6px}figure.de-fig figcaption{font-size:.85em;color:#666;margin-top:6px}<\/style>\n<p class=\"de-byline\"><em>By the Dalmatia Express crew \u2014 skippers running the Split\u2013island routes daily, 24\/7. Updated July 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>New to this route? Our <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/pt\/blog\/split-to-hvar-ferry\/\">Split to Hvar ferry guide<\/a> breaks down every option, operator and 2026 price in one place.<\/p>\n<p>The fastest way to go <strong>Split to Stari Grad<\/strong> with a car is the Jadrolinija car ferry (line 635): roughly 1h50\u20132h, about \u20ac56 one-way for an adult plus a standard car in high season (\u20ac41.50 off-season). No car? A catamaran to Hvar Town is quicker door-to-door, and a private boat can put you on the Stari Grad waterfront in under an hour. It all depends on whether you&#8217;re driving \u2014 and on knowing Stari Grad is a different town from Hvar Town, about 20 km away.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"de-fig\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Stari-Grad-on-sv-.Roko_.webp\" alt=\"Stari Grad waterfront on Hvar, the car-ferry port from Split\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><figcaption>Stari Grad \u2014 where the Split car ferry actually lands (not Hvar Town).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"SplitStari_Grad_car_ferry_Jadrolinija_line_635_times_and_2026_prices\">Split\u2013Stari Grad car ferry (Jadrolinija line 635): times and 2026 prices<\/span><\/h2><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">\u00cdndice<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#SplitStari_Grad_car_ferry_Jadrolinija_line_635_times_and_2026_prices\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> Split\u2013Stari Grad car ferry (Jadrolinija line 635): times and 2026 prices<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Is_a_private_transfer_actually_worth_it_The_honest_math\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Is a private transfer actually worth it? The honest math<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#What_else_you_get_with_Dalmatia_Express\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.1<\/span> What else you get with Dalmatia Express<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#The_comparison_car_ferry_catamaran_bus_or_private_boat\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> The comparison: car ferry, catamaran, bus, or private boat<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Stari_Grad_to_Hvar_Town_the_onward_leg_people_forget_to_plan\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Stari Grad to Hvar Town: the onward leg people forget to plan<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#No_car_Take_the_faster_route_to_Hvar_Town\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> No car? Take the faster route to Hvar Town<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#The_direct_option_a_private_boat_to_Stari_Grad\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">6<\/span> The direct option: a private boat to Stari Grad<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Which_should_you_choose\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">7<\/span> Which should you choose?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#FAQ_Split_to_Stari_Grad\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">8<\/span> FAQ: Split to Stari Grad<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Is_Stari_Grad_the_same_as_Hvar_Town\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">8.1<\/span> Is Stari Grad the same as Hvar Town?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_long_is_the_ferry_from_Split_to_Stari_Grad\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">8.2<\/span> How long is the ferry from Split to Stari Grad?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_much_does_the_Split_to_Stari_Grad_ferry_cost\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">8.3<\/span> How much does the Split to Stari Grad ferry cost?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Do_I_need_to_book_the_car_ferry_in_advance\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">8.4<\/span> Do I need to book the car ferry in advance?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_do_I_get_from_Stari_Grad_to_Hvar_Town_without_a_car\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">8.5<\/span> How do I get from Stari Grad to Hvar Town without a car?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Is_there_a_faster_way_to_reach_Hvar_from_Split_than_the_car_ferry\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">8.6<\/span> Is there a faster way to reach Hvar from Split than the car ferry?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Can_I_take_a_car_ferry_from_Split_straight_to_Hvar_Town_instead_of_Stari_Grad\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">8.7<\/span> Can I take a car ferry from Split straight to Hvar Town instead of Stari Grad?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#What_happens_to_ferries_in_bad_weather\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">8.8<\/span> What happens to ferries in bad weather?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Sources_further_reading\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">9<\/span> Sources &amp; further reading<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<p>&#8220;Hvar&#8221; is both the island and its best-known town, and the car ferry from Split doesn&#8217;t go to that town \u2014 it goes to <strong>Stari Grad<\/strong>, a separate harbour roughly 20 km from Hvar Town itself. Driving, cycling or bringing a camper, Stari Grad is your port; on foot and staying near Hvar Town, you generally want the catamaran instead. The real question isn&#8217;t &#8220;how do I get to Hvar,&#8221; it&#8217;s &#8220;do I need a car once I&#8217;m there.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Line 635 is the only public option carrying vehicles to Hvar from Split (aside from Drvenik\u2013Su\u0107uraj further south, which lands at the island&#8217;s eastern tip \u2014 a long drive from anywhere central). Official crossing time is <strong>110 minutes<\/strong>, so budget 1h50\u20132h, sometimes longer if the sea is up.<\/p>\n<p>Sailings run daily year-round: about seven a day each way in deep summer (roughly 19 June\u201323 August 2026), six in the shoulder weeks either side, five in winter \u2014 spread from early morning (around 05:00\u201305:30) to a late evening sailing in peak season.<\/p>\n<p>Prices are seasonal. In the 2026 high season (29 May\u201327 September), an adult ticket is \u20ac8.40 and a standard car (up to 5.0 m\/2.0 m) is \u20ac47.60 \u2014 about <strong>\u20ac56 total<\/strong> one-way. Off-season (1 Jan\u201328 May, 28 Sep\u201331 Dec), it&#8217;s \u20ac5.90 plus \u20ac35.60, roughly <strong>\u20ac41.50 total<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The detail people miss: buying a ticket for a sailing <em>is<\/em> your vehicle&#8217;s reservation for it. In July and August, popular sailings sell out days ahead, so book through Jadrolinija early, and arrive at the port 45\u201360 minutes before departure with a car.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"de-tip\">\n<p><strong>Skipper&#8217;s tip:<\/strong> if your sailing is sold out, Drvenik\u2013Su\u0107uraj is a shorter, less oversubscribed backup crossing \u2014 but it lands at Hvar&#8217;s eastern tip, meaning a 60\u201375 minute drive across the island. It saves your trip, not your schedule.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><!-- de-vs --><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Is_a_private_transfer_actually_worth_it_The_honest_math\">Is a private transfer actually worth it? The honest math<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Take the worst realistic version of the \u201ccheap\u201d public route and compare it to our boat at its best \u2014 a full boat of 14 sharing one hull, Split Airport \u2192 Stari Grad.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><\/th>\n<th>Public route (worst case)<\/th>\n<th>Expresso da Dalm\u00e1cia<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Airport \u2192 Split ferry port<\/td>\n<td>4 taxis \u00d7 ~\u20ac55 = <strong>~\u20ac220<\/strong> (+ night surcharge)<\/td>\n<td>Included \u2014 we collect you<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Boat<\/td>\n<td>Car ferry \u20ac8 pp \u00d7 14 = <strong>\u20ac112<\/strong> (peak)<\/td>\n<td>One private boat <strong>\u2248 \u20ac425<\/strong> (whole boat)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Port \u2192 your accommodation<\/td>\n<td>Extra taxi + luggage<\/td>\n<td>Door-to-door<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Waiting<\/td>\n<td>45\u201390 min early, fixed timetable, in the sun<\/td>\n<td>Zero \u2014 we leave when you land<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Money<\/td>\n<td><strong>~\u20ac332 (\u2248 \u20ac24 pp)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>~\u20ac425 (\u2248 \u20ac30 pp)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Time<\/td>\n<td><strong>3\u20135 h<\/strong> \u2014 a 2 h car ferry, then a taxi on arrival<\/td>\n<td><strong>~1 h<\/strong>, direct<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p>A full boat costs a little more per head \u2014 but you arrive <strong>hours sooner<\/strong>, private and door to door, and it is the only way across at odd hours.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"What_else_you_get_with_Dalmatia_Express\">What else you get with Dalmatia Express<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Private \u2014 just your group.<\/strong> No strangers, no packed ferry deck.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Met at the gate.<\/strong> Our driver takes your luggage, walks you to the boat, and the crew helps you off \u2014 door to door.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Radar cabin, licensed crew.<\/strong> Safe in rough sea, and we sail when the catamarans are cancelled.<\/li>\n<li><strong>24\/7, on demand.<\/strong> Book by call, SMS or WhatsApp \u2014 even mid-flight \u2014 and we are waiting when you land.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The scenic route.<\/strong> Open sea, islands and hidden coves the whole way, not a crowded car deck.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Concierge on board.<\/strong> Crew tips on the best beaches, konobas and what to see.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Special rates on our tours.<\/strong> Transfer guests get preferential pricing on our Blue Cave and island excursions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trusted names.<\/strong> Chosen by Mate Rimac and a James Bond production.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The part nobody tells you:<\/strong> the last car ferry to Stari Grad leaves around <strong>the evening<\/strong> in peak. Land after that \u2014 a delayed or late-night flight \u2014 and there is <strong>no public boat until morning<\/strong>: a Split hotel night (\u20ac100\u2013180) plus next-day tickets, or hours at the port. Our closed-cabin boats run <strong>24\/7<\/strong> and still sail in a bura when the catamarans cancel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Skipper\u2019s tip:<\/strong> 4+ people with luggage, or any flight after ~19:00 \u2192 the private boat usually wins on total cost once taxis, tickets and a possible hotel are added, and always on time.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/pt\/taxi-boat\/split-to-hvar\/\">See our Split \u2192 Hvar prices<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/pt\/contact\/\">tell us your flight time<\/a> \u2014 we reply 24\/7.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"The_comparison_car_ferry_catamaran_bus_or_private_boat\">The comparison: car ferry, catamaran, bus, or private boat<\/span><\/h2>\n<table class=\"de-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Option<\/th>\n<th>Arrives in<\/th>\n<th>Journey time<\/th>\n<th>2026 price (one-way)<\/th>\n<th>Takes a car?<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Car ferry (Jadrolinija 635)<\/td>\n<td>Stari Grad<\/td>\n<td>~1h50\u20132h<\/td>\n<td>~\u20ac56 adult+car (high season), ~\u20ac41.50 off-season<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Passenger catamaran (Jadrolinija 641 \/ Krilo)<\/td>\n<td>Cidade de Hvar<\/td>\n<td>50\u201360 min<\/td>\n<td>~\u20ac10\u201330 per person<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Private boat (<a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/pt\/taxi-boat\/split-to-hvar\/\">Expresso da Dalm\u00e1cia<\/a>)<\/td>\n<td>Stari Grad, Hvar Town, or a dock of your choice<\/td>\n<td>~55 min<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac370\u2013900 per boat (whole boat, not per person)<\/td>\n<td>No \u2014 but flexible for luggage\/gear<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ferry + onward bus\/taxi to Hvar Town<\/td>\n<td>Hvar Town (via Stari Grad)<\/td>\n<td>~2h10\u20132h35 total<\/td>\n<td>Ferry fare + \u20ac2\u20135 (bus) or ~\u20ac30\u201345 (taxi)<\/td>\n<td>Only if you drove the ferry leg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t need a car, the catamaran beats ferry-plus-onward-transfer on time by a wide margin, and lands where your hotel actually is. A private boat compresses the decision further \u2014 faster than either public option, landing exactly where you&#8217;re staying.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Stari_Grad_to_Hvar_Town_the_onward_leg_people_forget_to_plan\">Stari Grad to Hvar Town: the onward leg people forget to plan<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If Hvar Town is your final stop and you took the car ferry, you&#8217;re not done at the dock \u2014 Stari Grad is about <strong>19\u201320 km<\/strong> away, roughly <strong>20\u201335 minutes<\/strong> by road. Driving off the ferry, follow the D116 and the signs. On foot, a local \u010cazmatrans bus meets ferries and runs to Hvar Town, Jelsa and Vrboska \u2014 up to four a day, cash to the driver \u2014 though it can fill fast off a busy summer sailing and the timetable varies by season, so check locally. Taxis wait at the pier too, typically \u20ac30\u201345 to Hvar Town, the least stressful option with luggage.<\/p>\n<p>Stari Grad isn&#8217;t just a stopover \u2014 it&#8217;s one of the oldest continuously inhabited towns in Europe, its old core and the Stari Grad Plain are UNESCO-listed, and it offers a genuinely different holiday: slower, cheaper and quieter than Hvar Town. Weighing up which suits your trip? See our <a href=\"\/pt\/stari-grad-or-hvar-town\/\">Stari Grad or Hvar Town guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"de-tip\">\n<p><strong>Skipper&#8217;s tip:<\/strong> heading to Jelsa or Vrboska rather than Hvar Town? Stari Grad is actually your closest port \u2014 both under 11 km away, shorter than the run to Hvar Town. Don&#8217;t let &#8220;Hvar&#8221; in a search result pull you toward the wrong itinerary; our <a href=\"\/pt\/vrboska-hvar-guide-2026\/\">Vrboska guide<\/a> covers that quieter side of the island.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><span id=\"No_car_Take_the_faster_route_to_Hvar_Town\">No car? Take the faster route to Hvar Town<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Without a vehicle, riding the ferry to Stari Grad then a bus or taxi onward is rarely the smart move \u2014 slower, and no cheaper than going direct. The passenger catamaran runs straight into Hvar Town in 50\u201360 minutes, operated by Jadrolinija (line 641) and Krilo\/Kapetan Luka, with up to 18\u201320 sailings a day in peak summer. Foot fares run roughly \u20ac10\u201330, Krilo generally cheaper off-peak; the last boat back typically leaves around 20:00. Full detail in our <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/pt\/taxi-boat\/split-to-hvar\/\">Split to Hvar route guide<\/a>. (Line 9603 touches Stari Grad on some Split\u2013Bol\u2013Jelsa sailings, but patterns vary \u2014 check jadrolinija.hr.)<\/p>\n<p>All public options stop when the wind gets serious. Strong <strong>bura<\/strong> (northeast) or <strong>jugo<\/strong> (southeast) grounds the fast catamarans first; the car ferry usually runs longer; our closed-cabin, radar-equipped boats can often still sail when catamarans have cancelled \u2014 worth knowing if you&#8217;ve a flight to catch. See our <a href=\"\/pt\/croatia-ferry-cancellations-backup-plan\/\">ferry cancellation backup plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"The_direct_option_a_private_boat_to_Stari_Grad\">The direct option: a private boat to Stari Grad<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is the route we run most days: no two-hour car ferry, no bus bolted onto a catamaran. A private transfer from Split (or Split Airport) to Stari Grad takes about <strong>55 minutes<\/strong> in our <strong>closed-cabin, radar-equipped Great White 49 \/ 39 \/ 35<\/strong> or <strong>Lolivul 9<\/strong>, run on your schedule, landing at the dock nearest your accommodation \u2014 the Stari Grad waterfront, a villa jetty further along the coast, or straight through to Hvar Town if that&#8217;s where you&#8217;re actually staying.<\/p>\n<p>Pricing is per boat, not per person: Split\u2013Hvar (covering Stari Grad at the same rate) runs \u20ac370\u2013900 depending on boat size and time of day; Split Airport\u2013Hvar runs \u20ac400\u2013900. Split across a group of six or eight, it competes directly with several catamaran tickets plus a taxi at the other end \u2014 minus the waiting and the cancellation risk. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/pt\/taxi-boat\/split-airport-to-hvar\/\">Split Airport to Hvar transfer page<\/a> for what drives the price up or down. <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/pt\/contact\/\">Message us<\/a> with your dates and group size for a straight quote \u2014 no packages, no upsells.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Which_should_you_choose\">Which should you choose?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bringing a car or gear that makes a boat transfer impractical? Line 635 to Stari Grad is your only real public option \u2014 budget the full journey including the onward drive or bus, and book your vehicle slot early in summer. No car, staying near Hvar Town? Skip Stari Grad and take the catamaran straight in. Want to dodge timetables and wind risk, or land on an odd-hours flight? A private boat gets you to Stari Grad in under an hour, on your terms. <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/pt\/contact\/\">Message the crew<\/a> with your dates and we&#8217;ll tell you honestly whether a private transfer or the ferry is the better call that day. Still deciding where to stay? Our <a href=\"\/pt\/where-to-stay-hvar-2026\/\">where to stay on Hvar guide<\/a> breaks down Stari Grad, Hvar Town, Jelsa and Vrboska by the kind of trip each suits.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"FAQ_Split_to_Stari_Grad\">FAQ: Split to Stari Grad<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"Is_Stari_Grad_the_same_as_Hvar_Town\">Is Stari Grad the same as Hvar Town?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. They&#8217;re two separate towns on the same island, about 20 km apart by road (20\u201335 minutes&#8217; drive). Stari Grad is where the Split car ferry docks; Hvar Town is reached directly by passenger catamaran instead.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"How_long_is_the_ferry_from_Split_to_Stari_Grad\">How long is the ferry from Split to Stari Grad?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Jadrolinija car ferry (line 635) takes about 1h50\u20132h (110 minutes officially), longer with weather or loading delays \u2014 slower than the passenger catamaran to Hvar Town (50\u201360 min), which carries no vehicles.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"How_much_does_the_Split_to_Stari_Grad_ferry_cost\">How much does the Split to Stari Grad ferry cost?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the 2026 high season (29 May\u201327 September), adult \u20ac8.40 plus standard car \u20ac47.60, roughly \u20ac56 total one-way. Off-season, about \u20ac5.90 plus \u20ac35.60, around \u20ac41.50 total.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Do_I_need_to_book_the_car_ferry_in_advance\">Do I need to book the car ferry in advance?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, with a vehicle. A ticket for a specific sailing also reserves your car&#8217;s place \u2014 no guarantee of space without one. Popular July\/August departures sell out days ahead, so book through Jadrolinija early.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"How_do_I_get_from_Stari_Grad_to_Hvar_Town_without_a_car\">How do I get from Stari Grad to Hvar Town without a car?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A local \u010cazmatrans bus meets ferry arrivals and runs to Hvar Town, Jelsa and Vrboska for a few euros cash \u2014 but it&#8217;s seasonal and limited-frequency, so confirm locally. Taxis wait at the pier too, typically \u20ac30\u201345 to Hvar Town.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Is_there_a_faster_way_to_reach_Hvar_from_Split_than_the_car_ferry\">Is there a faster way to reach Hvar from Split than the car ferry?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, without a car. The passenger catamaran runs into Hvar Town in 50\u201360 minutes. A private boat is faster still, around 55 minutes to Stari Grad or Hvar Town, on your own schedule.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Can_I_take_a_car_ferry_from_Split_straight_to_Hvar_Town_instead_of_Stari_Grad\">Can I take a car ferry from Split straight to Hvar Town instead of Stari Grad?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No \u2014 Stari Grad is the only car-ferry port on this side of the island. Foot passengers wanting Hvar Town should take the catamaran, or a private boat that lands wherever you&#8217;re staying.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"What_happens_to_ferries_in_bad_weather\">What happens to ferries in bad weather?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Strong bura (northeasterly) or jugo (southeasterly) winds ground the fast catamarans first. The car ferry usually keeps sailing longer. Closed-cabin private boats built for rougher seas can sometimes still run when catamarans have cancelled \u2014 useful if you have a flight to catch.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"de-fig\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gw35.jpg\" alt=\"Great White 35 private boat, Split to Stari Grad in about 55 minutes\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"850\"><figcaption>The direct alternative \u2014 Split to Stari Grad in about 55 minutes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"de-sources\"><span id=\"Sources_further_reading\">Sources &amp; further reading<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jadrolinija.hr\/en\/travel\/split_-_stari_grad_hvar\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jadrolinija \u2014 Split-Stari Grad (Hvar) line 635, schedule &amp; 2026 prices<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jadrolinija.hr\/en\/travel\/split-hvar\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jadrolinija \u2014 Split-Hvar catamaran line 641<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/krilo.hr\/en\/schedule\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Krilo Fast Ferries \u2014 sailing schedule<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/visithvar.hr\/visit-hvar\/how-to-reach-hvar\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Visit Hvar \u2014 how to reach Hvar (official tourist board)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"Is Stari Grad the same as Hvar Town?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"No. They're two separate towns on the same island, about 20 km apart by road (20\\u201335 minutes' drive). 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