Hvar island

Buses Hvar Island

Hvar is one of top destinations when it comes to islands, not only in Croatia, but in entire Europe as well. It is no wonder since its tourism is quite developed and nightlife on Hvar would interest even those who are not really fond of clubbing. On top of that, Hvar is the island with the highest number of sunny hours throughout the year. Another interesting fact about Hvar is that one out of 10 UNESCO World Heritage sites in Croatia is actually located on this island – the so-called Stari Grad Plain which got listed in 2008. Hvar has four main municipalities: Hvar (town), Stari Grad, Jelsa and Sucuraj and each of these municipalities has several settlements.

Bus routes on the island of Hvar

Buses on Hvar are operated by Cazmatrans Hvar and their buses connect all four municipalities, however departure/arrival point is always Hvar (town). These are all available lines on the island of Hvar:

  1. Hvar – Stari Grad, Stari Grad – Hvar
  2. Hvar – Jelsa, Jelsa – Hvar
  3. Hvar – Vrboska, Vrboska – Hvar
  4. Hvar – Sucuraj, Sucuraj – Hvar

NOTE: You can see here the schedule of all the above mentioned departures. The frequency of departures rises during the summer season.

Bus prices on the island of Hvar

Prices of bus tickets depend on the number of kilometres – the more kilometres you ride in a bus, the more you pay, but here are the fixed prices for some of the most frequent lines (per direction:

  • Hvar – Stari Grad: 27 kn
  • Hvar – Jelsa: 39 kn
  • Hvar – Vrboska: 33 kn
  • Hvar – Sucuraj: 65 kn
  • Hvar – Milna: 19 kn

NOTE: Bus tickets are bought on board, directly from the driver. Children (0-6) are free of charge.

Bus station and bus stops on the island of Hvar

  • Hvar – the bus station in Hvar town is located 5-minute walk from where the catamaran from Split, Korcula, Dubrovnik etc. arrives, it is the main bus station in the Old Town → GPS location
  • Stari Grad (town) – the bus stop in Stari Grad is located 350m from the town waterfront (Riva) → GPS location
  • Stari Grad (ferry terminal) – there’s another bus stop in Stari Grad, but this one is located right in front of the ferry terminal where the car ferry from Split arrives
  • Jelsa  – the bus stop in Jelsa is located near Konzum Supermarket, you can check exact location here
  • Vrboska  – the bus stop in Vrboska is located at the end of the bridge in Vrboska, near the waterfront. See here the approximate GPS location
  • Sucuraj – the bus stop is near the ferry port where the car ferry from Drvenik to Sucuraj arrives → GPS location
  • Milna – the bus stop for Milna is located on the road above the village. It takes around 5 minutes (of walk) to reach Milna from the bus stop → GPS location

Other bus stops: Zarace, Dubovica, Brusje, V.Grablje, Selca, Dol, Vrbanj, Zencisce, Zagradace, Poljica, Gdinj, Bogomolje, Sv. Nedjelja, Zavala, Jagodna, Ivan Dolac, Pitve

Dalmatien, Blick auf Hvar

  36Comments

  1. Diego

    Can you pay with a credit card on the bus?

    • Kristina

      Hi Diego,

      Unfortunately, no. The payment can only be made in cash when you’re buying a ticket on the bus.

      Best regards,
      Kristina

  2. Francesca

    Hi, is it possibile to have a sort of season ticket in order to take the bus anytime you want ?
    Last thing is it sure that the bus stops also at Zaraće Dubovica Jagonda ecc..?

    • Melani   Author

      Dear Francesca,

      As far as we know, there are no season tickets available for public transport on Hvar. There are different lines on Hvar Island so you should check which line stops at which stop directly with the bus carrier Cazmatrans Hvar.

      Best regards,
      Melani GBB Team

  3. Zhwan

    Hey,
    are there busses I could take from Jelsa to Gdinj? Other internet sites only say I could only take the taxi. But its too pricey for everyday use.
    Best regards

    • Maja

      Dear Zhwan,

      according to the official schedule for buses on Hvar island for 2020, there is currently no bus connecting Jelsa and Sucuraj (Gdinj is halfway from Jelsa to Sucuraj).
      Usually, there was a bus from Hvar to Sucuraj, that you can check directly with Cazmatans company.

      Best regards,
      Maja GBB Team

  4. Małgorzata Prociow

    Hey, can you get to most of the beaches on the island by bus when staying in hvar town?

    • Maja

      Dear Małgorzata,

      local buses operate between the towns and they do not make a stop specifically next to a beach. They arrive in the town’s centre from where you need to continue to the closest beach on foot.
      You can also consider renting a scooter or a car.

      Best regards,
      Maja, GBB Team

  5. Delean

    Hello! Can we take our bikes on the buses on Hvar? Thank you!

    • Maja

      Dear Delean,

      while it is possible, that depends on bus occupancy and the amount of passenger luggage for that departure.
      We suggest you send an inquiry directly to Čazmatrans bus company.

      Rgards,
      Maja, GBB Team

  6. Veronica

    Hi
    I seem to have problem finding out if there is a bus leaving from Jelsa to Hvar 7:35.
    I can see at online timetables that there is, but can i count on this?
    At the bus station i cant se any sign that there is a bus leaving from Jelsa to Hvar 7:35..

    • Maja

      Hi Veronica,

      according to the current timetable, the bus departs at 7:30.
      As far as we know, you can count on this timetable despite not being visible at the station. 🙂

      Best regards,
      Maja, GBB Team

  7. Hebe Butcher

    Hello, is it possible to get a bus from Stari Grad (ferry port) to Vrboska?

    • Maja

      Dear Hebe,

      yes, there are usually buses going from Hvar to Vrboska via Stari Grad. The bus schedule changes depending on the season.

      Best,
      GBB Team

  8. Nicolette

    Hello! We are out of season, looking for tickets on 19 October in the early morning. I’m not seeing a service available on the internet. Any people good at busses here help me out?

    • Maja

      Dear Nicolette,

      Click here to see the timetable for buses on Hvar island valid from the 4th of October.

      Best,
      GBB Team

  9. Georgina

    Hi is it possible to take a bus from Stari Grad to Jagodna?

    Many thanks

    • Maja

      Hi Georgina,

      unfortunately, there is no bus taking you to Jagodna, the nearest place is Jelsa.

      Best,
      GBB Team

  10. Melanie

    Hi. I enter to the Page that you mentón, the one with the time table for buses. I dont found a conecction between Sucuraj and Hvar on July 7th 2022.
    Can u help me?

    • Maja

      Hi Melanie,

      unfortunately, the departure on the 7th of July is unavailable on our website (only on the 6th and the 8th).
      I suggest you double-check this information with Čazmatrans, the official carrier operating on Hvar island.

      Best,
      GBB Team

  11. Suzanne Nyström

    Hallo! Can I pay with cash on the bus from Stari grad to Hvar?

    • Maja

      Hi Suzanne,

      yes you can pay your bus ticket with cash.

      Best,
      GBB Team

  12. Emma

    Hi is there a bus timetable from Jelsa to Hvar town for this May? I have used the link you provided but nothing is coming up

    • Maja

      Hi Emma,

      currently, you can find a bus timetable for Hvar island that applies to the winter period.
      The schedule might change till May as the season will start in that period, so I suggest you keep following the website of the official carrier (Čazmatrans) to keep up with their updates.

      Best,
      GBB Team

  13. Jason

    Hi, what is the address of the Bus Station in Hvar Town, Hvar, Croatia?
    Thanks!

    • Maja Tramontana

      Hi Jason,

      the official address which you can find on Gmaps is Dolac, 21450, Hvar.
      Hope this helps!

      Best,
      GBB Team

  14. Alice

    Hi, how can I get from hvar port to vrbanj – what buses do I take?

    • Maja Tramontana

      Hi Alice,

      the most convenient option for you might be a bus from Hvar to Jelsa. You can check the timetable here.
      This bus passes nearby Vrbanj, so you can ask the driver to make a stop where it might be the best.

      Best,
      GBB Team

  15. Brian

    Hi, I am wanting to find a current timetable for busses from Hvar to Milna, can you give me a link please?

    • Marija Štrljić

      Hi Brian,

      these are the available bus routes.

      Best,
      GBB Team

  16. mike jellick

    Hi how often does the bus go from Hvar to Sucuraj and back to Hvar?

    • Marija Štrljić

      Hi Mike,

      currently they are not available but even when they are, they go rather rarely.

      Best,
      Marija, GetByBus Team

  17. Rosie Short

    can you get a public bus to zavala on hvar island from stari grad or hvar ? thankyou , rosie

    • Marija Štrljić

      Hi Rosie,

      yes, there are public buses from Stari Grad and Hvar Town to Zavala. The bus routes typically stop at major points like Jelsa and Ivan Dolac.

      Best,
      Marija, GetByBus Team

  18. Valeriia

    Unfortunately the bus didn’t stop twice at the Milna-Hvar stop. The driver simply ignored that we were at the stop. And this is only my second day on this island. Maybe buses never stop at all?

    • Marija Štrljić

      Hi Valeriia,

      we are very sorry to hear that you were ignored by the driver. The buses should stop at those locations.

      Best,
      Marija, GetByBus Team

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *