Looking for the best way to get from the island of Hvar from Dubrovnik?
A couple of catamarans operate daily from Dubrovnik ferry port to Hvar Town on the western side of Hvar island, but only from April until end of October. These catamarans offers comfortable and pleasant ride on this route.
The rest of the year, it's possible to reach Hvar from Dubrovnik by car. Just ride until you reach Drvenik, a small village south of Makarska (on the mainland) and from there embark on a car ferry to the village of Sucuraj (on the island of Hvar).
The island of Hvar is ideal for exploring the area - you can easily hop onto nearby Brac or Korcula islands, or visit Pakleni islands - beautiful archipelago only a short boat ride from Hvar. The Vis island is also nearby.
Read on to find out more useful info about catamarans and driving to Hvar from Dubrovnik, as well as what to do while in Hvar.
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For those who wish to drive from Dubrovnik to Hvar island the best option would be to reach Drvenik, south of Makarska which is connected to Sucuraj on the island of Hvar.
A small car ferry from Drvenik operates all-year round with more frequent service during the summer (35 minutes ride). From Sucuraj you can drive to any place on Hvar.
Drive from Dubrovnik to Drvenik takes around 2.5 to 3 hours.
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