Ferry From Split to Bol (Brac)
The fast ferry from Split to Bol on Brac takes you to the second most popular fast ferry route in Croatia, after the ferry route from Split to Hvar.
As a local in Split, I go to Bol quite often and it always feels like I am there for the first time; always in awe. But I digress. Let’s go through the info that you really need to be able to get there as smoothly as possible.
During the summer season there are 3 companies operating on the ferry route: Jadrolinija, Krilo Shipping company and Krilo Kapetan Luka. This means there are a lot of options for your exciting day trip to Bol on Brac.
You can find up to 5 daily direct ferries during the summer season, and in the winter season the route is served as a state subsidised departure. This route ensures that the people from Bol can return to the Island after finishing a work day in Split.
Can You Do a Day Trip From Split to Bol
You can absolutely do a day trip from Split to Bol, and I highly recommend it. If you are staying in Split and want to do a day trip, I’d recommend you take the fast ferry at 7:30 am or 9 am. The ride is about 50 minutes long.
Enjoy your day at Bol, look around, have a nice local meal in a restaurant, visit the Zlatni rat beach and head back home with a 7 pm fast ferry. At 8 pm, you’re back to Split port.
And if you’re thinking: Is It Easy to Get From Split to Brac? The short answer is – yes, it is fairly easy to get from Split to Brac. There are about 12 daily departures from Split alone, the earliest one at 5:15 am and the latest one at 23:59 pm. None of them take more than an hour.
Once you arrive to Brac, it’s up to you whether you what to explore the island, or enjoy the town that you have arrived to.
Bonus tip: If you are planning to visit multiple towns on your trip, consider renting a car, as all Brac towns are pretty far away from each other.
Check Our Video About The Day Trip to Bol (Brac)
The Cheapest Way of Getting to Bol
The cheapest way to get from Split to Bol on Brac island is to take the ferry from Split. You should pick the Split – Supetar ticket. This route costs about 6 euros. Once you get there, you take the Supetar – Bol bus. The ticket also costs about 6 euros.
The ferry to Supetar is quite frequent during the summer, but you should check the timetable and availability of the bus to Bol.
Tips for the Departure From Split Port
When travelling to Bol town from Split, you should know the following:
1. The fast ferries operated by Krilo Naranca and Jadrolinija depart from Berth 6 or 7 (Gat sv. Nikole is the name of the pier), which are the ones closest to the Riva Promenade (Riva Split Waterfront), right next to Harbour Master’s Office Split. The Catamaran from Krilo Kapetan Luka, departs from berth 11 or 12 which is on pier Gat sv. Petra.
2. If you arrive at the bus or train station and need to catch the ferry, cross the street and take a right turn to walk to your ferry. 3. If you arrive by Uber or Bolt you should select “Gat sv Petra, Split” as your destination. You will be dropped off in front of the announcement board, where you can see from which pier your ferry departs.
4. If you wish to catch a window seat, be at the correct berth 30 minutes before the scheduled departure. I’d suggest you grab a seat on the left side, if you can. You’ll be able to get a picturesque view of the island’s coast.
5. There are plenty of coffee bars, places to grab some food and shops by the port, since the location is right in the city centre. Also, there are several options for storing your luggage near the port.
How to Get to the Zlatni Rat Beach From the Bol Port
Once you arrive at Bol, you will actually get to the Bol town. To get to the Zlatni rat (Golden horn) beach there are 3 ways to do it:
1. By foot – it’s really nice to look around, and it takes about 20 minutes
2. By a taxi boat – goes from the Bol port basically all day long; the price is around 4 euros per person (nice to go and see the shore, convenient if you’re going with kids and if it’s a very hot summer day).
3. By a “Tourist train” – there is a mini train on wheels driving from the “Bus station” in Bol and it takes you along the 2 km walking path to the Golden Horn beach. The price is about 4 euros per person. It goes to the beach every 30 minutes during summer days.
How Far Is Bol From Split?
Bol is located on the southern side of the island of Brac. It is a bit further away from Split than Supetar. However, the direct way to get there is only available by a fast ferry (catamaran) or a private taxi boat. The journey is about 50 minutes long.
Other Ferries to Brac Island
Bol is an amazing place to visit at Brac island, however if you’re interested in going for more than a day trip, or you want to visit Bol from another island, I got you covered. Below is the list of routes you can take to explore the island or to just hop on to the next one.
Some of the routes are operating only during high season. Make sure you check the timetables for a specific date that you are interested in.
4. Hvar – Bol
5. Jelsa – Bol
7. Vis – Bol
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