Croatia
Split → Vis
Vis is the most distant inhabited island in the central Dalmatian group, reached from Split by Jadrolinija’s line 602 car ferry in about 2 hours 20 minutes. Faster passenger catamarans also call here after stops at Milna on Brač and Hvar Town.
Split to Vis ferry at a glance
The ferry from Split to Vis takes 1h 10m (Krilo catamaran) – 2h 20m (car ferry) across the Central Dalmatian Adriatic, operated by Jadrolinija and Krilo (Kapetan Luka). Both vehicles and foot passengers are carried. Typical frequency: daily car ferries all year; catamaran sailings via Brač (Milna) and Hvar.
Crossing times and frequencies are typical figures and vary by season. Confirm the current timetable with the operator or booking partner before you travel. Route facts last reviewed 2026-09-29.
Sources: jadrolinija.hr · jadrolinija.hr · krilo.hr · krilo.hr · How we verify
Return crossing: Vis to Split
Jadrolinija and Krilo (Kapetan Luka) also sail Vis to Split, taking 1h 10m (Krilo catamaran) – 2h 20m (car ferry). Krilo’s catamaran leaves Vis at 07:00 on most days and reaches Split at about 08:10, so the return is a morning sailing.
Split to Vis ferry timetable & sailing pattern
Jadrolinija car ferry daily all year; Krilo catamaran from Split every day, one afternoon or evening departure (two on some winter Sundays)
Krilo’s main Split departure is 15:00 in winter (to 28 May and from 28 September), 16:00 from 29 May to 2 July and 18:00 from 3 July to 20 September 2026
Published departure times
- 15:00 (Krilo, winter)
- 16:00 (Krilo, early summer)
- 18:00 (Krilo, peak summer)
Return: Krilo’s catamaran leaves Vis at 07:00 on most days and reaches Split at about 08:10, so the return is a morning sailing.
Timetables change by season and date. Check exact departures for your travel date on the official timetable.
Official Jadrolinija timetable →Source: Krilo 2026 timetable; Jadrolinija line 602 route page. Verified 2026-09-29.
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Operators on This Route
| Operator | Crossing Time | Vessels |
|---|---|---|
| Jadrolinija | 2h 20m (ferry line 602) | Jadrolinija car ferry, Jadrolinija catamaran (via Milna and Hvar) |
| Krilo (Kapetan Luka) | 1h 10m – 1h 35m (longer when calling at Milna or Hvar) | Krilo Eclipse |
Route Features
Vehicles
Cars, campervans, and motorbikes accepted
Foot Passengers
Walk-on passengers welcome
Pets
Pets allowed with valid documents
Distance
30 nautical miles
Getting There & Onward Transport
- The ferry docks on the Vis Town waterfront
- A local bus crosses the island from Vis Town to Komiža, the departure point for Blue Cave (Biševo) boat trips