Korčula Ferries
Everything you need to know about ferries to and from Korčula — the town ferry terminal, connections from Split, Dubrovnik and Hvar, and how to plan your visit to this walled medieval island.
The port: Korčula Town
Ferries and catamarans to Korčula arrive at the waterfront quay of Korčula Town, one of the best-preserved medieval walled towns in the Adriatic. The old town occupies a narrow peninsula jutting into the channel, with the ferry terminal at its base. Jadrolinija car ferries also use the Dominče terminal, a 15-minute walk east of the old town, or alternatively the Orebić–Dominče short ferry crossing from the Pelješac peninsula. On arrival, the town walls, churches and narrow stone streets are immediately at hand.
Routes from Korčula
Split is the main hub for reaching Korčula, with Krilo high-speed catamarans covering the route in approximately 2–3 hours and stopping at Hvar Town en route. Jadrolinija also operates conventional ferry services along the south Dalmatian coast. From Dubrovnik, seasonal catamarans run in roughly 2 hours, making Korčula an easy extension to a Dubrovnik stay. A short local ferry crosses to Orebić on the Pelješac peninsula, useful for onward travel by road.
Hvar and onward island-hopping
Korčula sits at the southern end of the classic Dalmatian island-hopping chain, with Hvar to the north-west. The Krilo catamaran from Split stops at both, so combining the two islands in one journey is straightforward. For more remote connections, Jadrolinija ferries link Korčula to Lastovo and occasionally to the outer islands.
Planning tips
In July and August the town fills quickly — book ferry tickets and accommodation well in advance. The old town has no cars, so everything within the walls is on foot. The Marco Polo connection (the explorer was supposedly born here) means the town is a fixture on cruise itineraries, so mornings can be very busy; afternoons quieten as day-trippers depart.
Ports & terminals
- Korčula FerriesView on map →
Ferry routes from here
Frequently asked questions
- Which port do ferries to Korčula use?
- Most fast catamarans and passenger ferries arrive at the town quay in Korčula Town, on the north-eastern tip of the island. Some Jadrolinija car ferries use the Dominče terminal, a short walk from the old town.
- How long is the ferry from Split to Korčula?
- Krilo and other high-speed catamarans take around 2–3 hours from Split. Conventional Jadrolinija ferries via the southern route take roughly 3 hours.
- Is there a ferry between Korčula and Dubrovnik?
- Yes — seasonal high-speed catamarans (Krilo, Jadrolinija) run between Dubrovnik and Korčula in roughly 2 hours. Car ferry connections exist but involve a longer journey via Orebić.