Split → Vela Luka at a glance
About this crossing
Split to Vela Luka is a car ferry crossing operated by Jadrolinija and TP Line, taking about 2¾ hours.
It carries cars, campervans, motorbikes and bicycles as well as foot passengers. Timetables are seasonal, so sailings are most frequent in July and August and reduce out of season — always confirm your exact sailing with the operator.
Operators on this route
Croatia's largest, state-owned ferry company. It runs most of the country's car-ferry and catamaran network, connecting the mainland ports of Rijeka, Zadar, Split and Dubrovnik with islands all along the Adriatic, plus international routes to Italy.
A Croatian shipping company running high-speed passenger catamarans on seasonal routes across central and southern Dalmatia — linking Split and Dubrovnik with islands including Hvar, Korčula, Mljet and Lastovo. Its catamarans carry foot passengers only.
Good to know
- Vehicle space can be limited in peak season — book your car space early.
- Aim to arrive at the port 20–30 minutes before departure, especially in July and August.
- Sailings can be delayed or cancelled in rough weather — check the operator's status on the day of travel.
- Luggage limits and any rules for bicycles or pets are set by the operator.
- The timetable is seasonal: sailings are most frequent in summer and reduce sharply out of season.
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Route information last updated 2 August 2026. Times and fares are set by the operators and can change with the season.