Split Airport to Bol (Brač)
Another island two-part trip: reach Split's ferry port, then a Krilo or Jadrolinija catamaran runs straight to Bol (~55-70 min) in season; off-season you go via the Supetar car ferry and a local bus.
Bol (Brač), SplitMarin0110 / Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 4.0Bol, on the south coast of Brač island, is home to Zlatni Rat — the shifting golden-pebble cape that is Croatia's most photographed beach — plus a laid-back stone harbour of konobas and windsurf schools.
Every way to get there
Our verdict: for Bol (Brač), a private transfer is the easiest door-to-door option (from €35). Travelling light on a budget? The bus is cheapest (from €16) but slower, with a change in the city.
What it costs for your group
The bus is charged per person, while a taxi or private transfer is one price for the whole car — so the more of you there are, the better door-to-door value looks.
| Group | Bus (per person) | Private transfer | Best value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo · 1 traveller | €16 | €35 | Bus |
| Couple · 2 travellers | €32 | €35 | Bus |
| Family of 4 · 4 travellers | €64 | €35 | Private transfer |
Which option should you choose?
| If your priority is… | Our pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | Bus | From €7, though slower with a change in the city. |
| Speed & comfort | Private transfer | Door-to-door, fixed price, a driver waiting for you. |
| A group of 3–4 | Transfer or taxi | One flat fare splits cheaper than several bus tickets. |
| A late-night arrival | Transfer or taxi | Both run 24/7 when buses and the tram have stopped. |
By transport mode
Ferry
Direct fast catamaran to Bol harbour, foot passengers only. Cheaper than the Hvar boats. In winter the direct service pauses — see the car-ferry route below.
Where to catch it: Board at Split's ferry port after coming in from the airport. Reserve at krilo.hr or jadrolinija.hr, especially for mid-morning boats.
Best for scenic harbour crossingsBus / shuttle
Lowest-cost combination: ~€8-9 airport shuttle to the port, then the Bol catamaran. Check the day's sailing times before you commit, as frequency drops sharply outside July-August.
Where to catch it: Shuttle bay outside the terminal to Split's main bus station.
Best for solo & budget travellersFerry
The all-year fallback: sail to Supetar on Brač, then a local bus crosses the island to Bol (~1 hr). Slower than the direct catamaran but reliable when the fast boat isn't running.
Where to catch it: Split ferry port for the frequent Supetar car ferry (~50 min).
Best for scenic harbour crossingsTaxi
Just the airport-to-harbour leg; the boat ticket is separate. Quicker than the bus when you're aiming for a specific sailing.
Where to catch it: Ride-hail pickup point in the airport car park.
Best for small groups in a hurryPrivate transfer
One fixed fare with no meter for the mainland run to the berth; if you take the car-ferry option, a private minivan can also handle the twisting Brač road on the far side.
Where to catch it: Driver meets you in arrivals and heads to the port.
Best for families, groups & late arrivalsBol (Brač) & Split in photos
Buying tickets in Split
Croatia uses the euro. City bus line 37 (Trogir-Split) stops on the main road near the airport and reaches central Split in about 55-60 minutes for roughly €3, paid in cash to the driver, with limited luggage space. Faster is the official Platanus airport shuttle to the city bus/ferry terminal, bookable at the counter or online (Pleso Transport stopped serving Split in early 2026). Have euros ready for the local bus, as the driver sells tickets onboard for cash only.
Taxi scams & safety in Split
Use the official taxi rank; metered fares to the centre usually run about €25-35, but confirm the meter is running or agree the price before departing to avoid an inflated flat quote. Decline drivers soliciting inside the terminal. Croatia allows ride-hailing, so Uber and Bolt operate at Split Airport, with pickup in the parking area in front of the terminal and typical fares around €25-40, often giving a clearer upfront price than a rank taxi. Watch for added luggage fees.
Getting from SPU to Bol (Brač)
Bol sits on the south coast of Brač, and Split Airport sits on the mainland — so getting between them is never one clean ride. You have two legs to solve: the short hop from the terminal to Split's ferry port, and then the water crossing to the island. In summer a fast catamaran links the two in one sitting and drops you right at Bol's harbour, a few minutes' walk from the promenade that leads out to Zlatni Rat, the pebble spit that keeps changing shape with the wind. Off-season it gets fiddlier, and that is the part worth understanding before you book anything.
The summer catamaran that lands you right in Bol
When the season is running, this is the trip you want. The Krilo (Kapetan Luka) and Jadrolinija catamarans sail direct from Split's ferry port to Bol harbour in roughly 70 minutes, with several departures a day in July and August. Fares sit around €8 to €15 one way — noticeably less than the Hvar-bound boats leaving the same quay. These are foot-passenger services only, so if you have a hire car in mind, this is not your route. The catch is timing: you have to land, clear the airport, and reach the port in time for a specific sailing, and the mid-morning boats fill up. Reserve ahead at krilo.hr or jadrolinija.hr rather than gambling on a walk-up ticket. Get this one right and you step off the boat already in Bol, bags in hand, with no island crossing to worry about.
The airport-to-port leg: shuttle, ride-hail, or a met driver
Whichever boat you catch, you first have to cover the short run from the terminal to Split's ferry port. The cheapest way is the Platanus airport shuttle from the bay outside arrivals to Split's main bus station, next to the port, for about €8 to €9; from there you walk to the catamaran and buy or collect your ticket. Bundled with the boat, that combination runs roughly €16 to €24 all in, and it is the lowest-cost door-to-Bol option going. If you are chasing a particular sailing and the shuttle timing is tight, an Uber or Bolt from the airport car park does the same leg in about half an hour for €20 to €35, boat ticket separate. For a fixed price with no meter and a driver waiting when you walk into arrivals, a pre-booked transfer through Welcome Pickups or a local firm covers the mainland run to the berth for around €35 to €50 — handy when you are travelling with a group or heavy luggage and don't want to think about connections.
Off-season, when the direct boat stops: the Supetar detour
Here is the honest awkwardness of Bol. In winter the direct catamaran pauses, and there is no single boat to the south coast. The all-year fallback is the Jadrolinija car ferry from Split to Supetar, on the island's north side, which sails roughly hourly and takes about 50 minutes for €7 to €12. But Supetar is not Bol — it is the wrong end of the island. From the ferry slip you pick up a local bus that climbs over the interior and drops down to Bol on the far coast, adding around an hour on winding road. Reckon on close to two hours from port to Bol once you count the crossing, the wait, and the bus. It is slower and it involves a change, but it runs when the fast boat doesn't, and it is the one route you can rely on in shoulder season. If you go this way with a lot of luggage, a private minivan on the island side can take the twisting Brač road for you instead of the bus.
Reading the timetable before you commit
The single most useful habit for Bol is checking the day's sailings before you lock in a plan, because everything hinges on the calendar. In the peak weeks of July and August the direct catamaran runs often enough that you can treat it like a normal connection. Either side of that, departures thin out fast, and a flight landing in the afternoon can miss the last direct boat entirely — leaving you with the Supetar car ferry and bus as the only way across that night. So before you fly: look up the catamaran timetable for your arrival date, note the last direct sailing, and if your flight lands late or out of season, plan for the two-hop crossing from the start rather than discovering it at the port. Book the catamaran seat in advance for the fast option, keep the Supetar route in your back pocket, and Bol stops being the difficult island hop it has a reputation for being.
