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Rector's Palace Cultural History Museum
A Gothic-Renaissance palace housing the Cultural History Museum, with period rooms, portraits, arms, and objects from the former Republic of Ragusa.
Cheapest price
$62
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 30 m
Ferries per day
3
Distance
146 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Hvar to Dubrovnik is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hvar to Dubrovnik will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $62.
Of the 3 ferries that leave Hvar for Dubrovnik on Wed, May 27, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct ferries cover the 146 km distance in an average of 3 h 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest ferries will take 3 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
KAPETAN LUKA
BORIK
PUNTAMIKA
KAPETAN LUKA
BORIK
PUNTAMIKAOmio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Hvar to Dubrovnik among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a ferry costs an average of $62.
Distance: 78 nautical miles (146 km)
Most popular Ferry | Bus |
|---|---|
$67 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest |
4h 33m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular ferry company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hvar to Dubrovnik:
A bus is $55 (€44) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Hvar to Dubrovnik costing on average $67 (€54).
Other travel options to Dubrovnik take longer:
Ferry takes on average 3h 33m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Krilo-Kapetan Luka | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h20 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator TP Line | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h35 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator TP Line | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 3h35 | Sailing Days Everyday |
The table below shows live departures for Hvar to Dubrovnik ferries for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KAPETAN LUKA | 9:10 AM Port of Hvar | 3h20 | 12:30 PM Dubrovnik | 0 transfersDirect | |
PUNTAMIKA | 10:40 AM Port of Hvar | 3h35 | 2:15 PM Dubrovnik | 0 transfersDirect | |
BORIK | 4:45 PM Port of Hvar | 3h35 | 8:20 PM Dubrovnik | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Ferries from Hvar to Dubrovnik run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 33m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $62 (€50) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 3 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 08:00, the last at 16:45. The fastest ferry covers the 78 nautical miles (146 km) distance in 3h 35m. There are 19 sailings per week. Ferries from Hvar to Dubrovnik are available to foot passengers.


Distance 78 nautical miles (146 km) |
Average sailing duration 3h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 (€50) |
Ferries per day 3 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 19 |
Fastest ferry 3h 35m |
First ferry 8:00 AM |
Last ferry 4:45 PM |
Foot passengers Available |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
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