Getting from Split to Šolta- Everything You Need to Know
Wondering how to get to Šolta from Split? We’ve covered all the alternatives depending on your time, money, luggage, and vehicle (if traveling with one). Have no worries, your trip shall be as pleasant and sophisticated as possible. Welcome to Dalmatia and enjoy your stay!
Ferries
Ferries are the only way of traveling oversea if you’re coming to Šolta with a car or a motorbike. Jadrolinija is the biggest Croatian shipper and the only one that offers transport via ferries. Split is connected to Rogač, Šolta. One-way sail lasts an hour.
Warning: Getting from Split Airport to Split Port during Summer Tourist Season can take anywhere from two to four hours and then you will have to buy a ticket, wait for the ship, and a whole hour to your destination. Total trip time to Rogač ends up being more than four hours long. If you want to cut this down to 30 minutes total travel time, contact us.
Timetable
01.01- 02.06 & 03.10. - 31.12 | 03.06. – 30.06. & 29.08. – 02.10. | 01.07. – 28.08. | ||||||
Split | Rogač | Split | Every day | Rogač | Split | Every day | Rogač | |
Monday to Friday | 06:45 | I | 05:30 | 06:45 | I | 05:30 | ||
06:45 | I | 05:30 | 09:15 | II | 08:00 | 09:15 | II | 08:00 |
11:15 | II | 10:00 | 11:45 | III | 10:30 | 11:45 | III | 10:30 |
16:15 | III | 12:30 | 16:15 | IV | 13:00* | 16:15 | IV | 13:00* |
20:30 | IV | 17:30* | 20:30 | V | 18:30 | 18:45 | V | 17:30 |
Saturdays | *Sundays and holidays depart at 15:00 | 21:15 | VI | 20:00 | ||||
20:30 | I | 05:30 | *Sundays and holidays depart at 15:00 | |||||
16:15 | II | 10:30 | ||||||
11:45 | III | 14:00 | ||||||
06:45 | IV | 17:30* | ||||||
Sundays and holidays | ||||||||
08:30** | I | 07:00** | ||||||
11:15 | II | 10:00 | ||||||
16:15 | III | 15:00 | ||||||
20:30 | IV | 17:30* | ||||||
* Departs at 18:30, 27.03. – 02.06. & 03.10. – 30.10. ** Doesn’t sail 25th And 26th of December and 1st of January | ||||||||
Prices
Out of season 01.01- 02.06 & 03.10. - 31.12 | Seasonal | |
Adult | 32 / 4,25 | 41 / 5,44 |
Children (years 3 to 12) | 16 / 2,13 | 20,5 / 2,74 |
Bike | 32 / 4,25 | 41 / 5,44 |
Car | 170 / 22,56 | 132 / 17,52 |
Car – longer than 5m | 238 / 31,60 | 292 / 38,75 |
Motorbike | 95 / 12,61 | 120 / 15,93 |
Selling spots: online or on the address Gat Svetog Duje b.b, 21000, Split (working 5:30- 00:00 Mon-Sat and 7:00 – 00:00 on Sundays)
Private boat taxi
The most convenient and fastest way to get to the island is a private speedboat taxi. You don’t have to worry about buses on the island or which ferry to get on since taxies can get you as close to your accommodation as possible. Šolta is barely connected with Split so the overall best option should be ordering a boat taxi to save hours of time waiting for ferries and spend them swimming across beautiful beaches of Šolta. Don’t waste your time on hours rides and start your Šolta journey as soon as possible!
Comparison of options
| Ferry | Private boat taxi | |
| Average travel time | 1 hour | <30 minutes |
| Comfort | 6 | 8 |
| Price for individuals | 8 | 2 |
| Price for groups | 5 | 8 |
| Overall rating | 4,5 | 7,2 |
| Book | > |
Conclusion
Getting from Split to Šolta during the tourist season gives you many options which creates freedom to experience Dalmatia in your own way.
Ferries are the best option when traveling with a car or a bigger amount of luggage. The ferry trips last the longest, but you can walk around, have a drink, and enjoy the view.
Private boat taxi should be your go-to choice if traveling in a larger group. Hiring a private speedboat can help you save time (approx. four hours), without sacrificing comfort or fun. Financially, it is the best option because the price is the same no matter the number of passengers.
