The main way of getting to Vis is from Split on the mainland. Although there are some (not very frequent!) ferry services from elsewhere, it is advisable to travel from Split to have the greatest choice in routes.
Likewise, if you’re holidaying on another island you will find it easiest to travel to Split first and then on to Vis from there.
Getting to Vis by ferry and catamaran from Split
Jadrolinija operates a year-round daily catamaran service from Split to Vis Town – journey time is just under 1 and a half hours. Departure times vary slightly depending on the day of the week and time of the year.
Once a week on Tuesdays (year-round), this route also stops at Hvar Town along the way. On Wednesdays (also year-round) this catamaran instead (not as well as) stops at Milna on Brac.
Jadrolinija also runs a twice-daily car ferry from Split to Vis. The journey time is two hours and twenty minutes. During peak summer months, this ferry runs three times a week on most days.
Getting to Vis by catamaran from Hvar
As mentioned above, once a week on Jadrolinija‘s catamaran service from Split to Vis there is a stop at Hvar Town. If you’re lucky enough to be in Hvar on that particular day, you can travel on to Vis without having to travel via Split!
This route is not suitable for a day trip from Hvar to Vis – because of the departure times – but you could squeeze in a partial day trip from Vis to Hvar.
Getting to Vis by catamaran from Brac
Again, it’s not ideal to travel directly from Brac to Vis as there is only a once-a-week service. Operating from Milna, this service (with Jadrolinija) runs on Wednesdays – so if you’re thinking of travelling on that day, you’re in luck! Otherwise, it is best to return to Split from Brac and then sail on to Vis.
Excursions to Vis
It is possible to visit Vis from the islands of Hvar and Brac, or from Split on the mainland, on an excursion. Enquire at local travel agencies for excursions, or take a look at the following options:
- From Split: Blue Cave, Mamma Mia, Hvar and 5 Island Tour – A 10/11 hour from Split or Trogir take takes in lots of fun sights! It includes a visit to the Blue Cave, Komiza and Stiniva Cove on Vis, the Pakleni islands and Hvar too
- From Hvar: Vis Island and Blue Cave Speedboat Tour – A 7.5 tour that goes to both the Blue and Green Caves and locations on Vis too
- From Vis: Adrenaline Quad Safari- Military Tour – A 2.5 hour tour that explores some of the old military sites on the island…on quad-bike!
- From Split: Bisevo, Vis, and Hvar Boat Tour with Snorkel Stops – a tour over 10 hours that includes stops on these islands, as well as plenty of opportunity for snorkelling