Split to Bol by catamaran
Only passenger catamarans land in Bol, in the middle of the village, with Zlatni Rat reachable on foot. In winter just one Jadrolinija boat a day makes the trip; from mid-May Krilo Shipping adds daytime sailings.
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There is no car ferry to Bol. If you are travelling without a car, the catamaran from Split is the direct way to the south coast of Brač, and it saves the bus or taxi ride across the island that the Supetar crossing would leave you with. The catch is timing: the cheap boat runs at awkward hours, and the convenient ones only run in the season.
Ferries to Brač: departures and prices
Three catamarans, three jobs
| Boat | When (2026 pattern) | Crossing | One way | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jadrolinija 9603 | All year, one sailing a day from Split (16:30) | 65 min | €6.40 off-season, €10.00 in summer | Jadrolinija |
| Jadrolinija 659 | 17 Aug–20 Sep, to Hvar and Vis | 60 min | €23.00 | Jadrolinija |
| Krilo Shipping (KSC) | 15 May–30 Sep, up to two sailings a day | 55–60 min | €25.00 | Direct Ferries |
Jadrolinija line 9603: the year-round boat
This is the only boat to Bol in winter, and it is also the cheapest. It leaves Split at 16:30 every day and reaches Bol in the early evening, then carries on to Jelsa on Hvar. The way back is early: at 06:25 on weekdays and 07:25 on Saturdays in the off-season, 13:25 on Sundays, and at 06:30 every day from 29 May to 27 September.
That has consequences. You arrive in the evening and leave at dawn, so a day trip from Split to Bol is not possible with this boat alone. As a one-way transfer to your accommodation it works well.
Timetable Split – Bol (Catamaran 9603) · 2026
1 Jan – 28 May · 28 Sep – 31 Dec
- 16:30
- 16:30
- 16:30
- 06:25
- 07:25
- 13:25
29 May – 27 Sep
- 16:30
- 06:30
Source: official Jadrolinija timetable 9603 (PDF), checked Fri 6 Nov 2026. Times can change at short notice. The 2027 timetable has not been published yet. Until then the 2026 times are the best guide – they rarely change much from year to year.
Line 9603 is a reservation line: the ticket is for a fixed sailing and a seat. Jadrolinija asks you to be at the quay 30 minutes ahead in winter and 60 minutes in summer. Buy on jadrolinija.hr, in the mJadrolinija app or at a sales point; we cannot sell these tickets, they are not in the Direct Ferries system. Children aged 3–12 pay €4.40.
Fares Split – Bol · 2026
| Ticket | Season | Off-season |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | €10.00 | €6.40 |
| Child 3–12 | €4.40 | €4.40 |
Season: 29 May – 27 Sep.
Same price in both directions. Children under 3 travel free. Port fees and VAT included. The driver pays the passenger fare on top of the vehicle.
Jadrolinija 659 in late summer
From 17 August to 20 September the Split–Bol–Hvar–Vis catamaran sails as well. It costs €23.00 to Bol, so it is for the times when the 16:30 does not suit you, not for saving money. Extra bags cost €5 a piece on this line.
Timetable Split – Bol (Catamaran 659) · 2026
17 Aug – 20 Sep
- 13:00
- 15:30
- 12:10
- 14:15
Source: official Jadrolinija timetable 659 (PDF), checked Fri 6 Nov 2026. Times can change at short notice. The 2027 timetable has not been published yet. Until then the 2026 times are the best guide – they rarely change much from year to year.
Krilo Shipping: the day-trip boat
Between 15 May and 30 September Krilo Shipping Company (KSC, trading as Split Fast Ferries) sails Split–Bol–Jelsa for €25.00 to Bol. Children aged 3–12 pay half. In the peak weeks (8 June to 15 September) the boats leave Split at 09:30 and 12:15 and come back from Bol at 11:00 and 18:15. Take the 09:30 out and the 18:15 back and you get a little under eight hours in Bol. In the shoulder weeks at either end of the season the day boat leaves Split at 10:30.
Krilo Shipping is a different company from Kapetan Luka Krilo, which runs Split–Supetar and does not sail to Bol. TP Line does not serve Bol either.
Source: Krilo Shipping Company timetable Split–Bol–Jelsa 2026 (ksc.hr), checked Fri 6 Nov 2026. The 2027 timetable is not published yet.
Arriving in Bol
The catamarans tie up at the Ante Starčević pier in the town centre. From there Zlatni Rat is reachable on foot along the seafront promenade, and most of the village is within a few minutes. On the Split side your berth is on the ticket or the departure board; Jadrolinija uses 6a, 16a and 16b, KSC 5 or 6c, so look before you queue.
KSC sells mobile QR tickets and asks you to be at the quay 15 to 20 minutes before departure, 30 in peak season. Luggage: Jadrolinija and KSC both allow 20 kg per passenger. Bikes are not carried on the Jadrolinija catamarans. A pet in a box travels for half the adult fare on 9603 and on KSC.
With a car this route is closed to you. Take the car ferry to Supetar and drive across the island to Bol. Bad weather can cancel catamaran sailings; KSC and Krilo then refund or rebook.
Heading on to Hvar or Korčula from Bol? See Brač to Hvar and onward. Flying in first? Split Airport to Brač shows which boat matches which landing time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the catamaran from Split to Bol take?
Between 55 and 65 minutes, depending on the boat. Jadrolinija quotes 65 minutes on line 9603, Krilo Shipping 55 to 60.
Is there a ferry from Split to Bol in winter?
Yes, but only one: Jadrolinija 9603, leaving Split at 16:30 every day. The Krilo Shipping day boats run only from 15 May to 30 September.
Can I do Bol as a day trip from Split?
Only in the season. With Krilo Shipping you leave Split at 09:30 and return from Bol at 18:15 in peak weeks. The year-round Jadrolinija boat arrives in the evening and leaves at dawn.
How much is the catamaran to Bol?
Jadrolinija charges €6.40 off-season and €10.00 from 29 May to 27 September. Krilo Shipping charges €25.00, and €23.00 on Jadrolinija line 659 in late summer.
Can I take my car to Bol by ferry?
No. The catamarans carry passengers only. Take the car ferry to Supetar and drive to Bol.
Can I take a bicycle on the Bol catamaran?
Not on the Jadrolinija catamarans. For bikes, use the car ferry to Supetar (€6.20 per bike).
Other ways to Brač
