To reach the island of Brač, you have several transportation options depending on your starting point:
For an easier overview of the various ways to reach the island or Brač, you can click on the Rome2Rio website. Just select “Brač, Croatia” as your destination and you will get details on available transpiration from any location in the world.
- By plane
Brač has its own airport, Brac Airport (BWK), which is located near the town of Bol. It offers domestic flights from Zagreb and international flights from some European cities. You can check the flight schedules and availability on the airport’s website or through various flight booking platforms.
- By car
If you’re starting from Zagreb, you can reach Brač by taking the highway. The journey involves driving to the city of Split, where you can board a ferry to Brač. Ferry schedule you can check on Jadrolinija.
The distance between Zagreb and Split is approximately 410 kilometers, and it takes around 4-5 hours to drive, depending on traffic conditions. Once you reach Split, you can either take a car ferry or leave your car in a designated parking area and board the passenger ferry to Brač.
- By bus
There are bus services available from Zagreb to Split, which is the main transportation hub for reaching Brač. The journey takes around 5-6 hours, depending on traffic and the bus company you choose. From Split, you can then take a ferry to Brač For a detailed timetable click on buscroatia.com.
- By Ferry
Once you reach the city of Split, you can catch a ferry to Brač. The ferry ride takes around 50 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the ferry line and destination port on Brač. There are ferry companies operating this route, such as Jadrolinija and Kapetan Luka. It’s recommended to check the ferry schedules in advance, especially during peak tourist season, and to arrive at the ferry terminal early to secure your spot.