Split to Trogir: Is There a Ferry? (And What to Take Instead)

13 August 2026 · 5 min read

The Trogir waterfront seen from the sea, with boats moored along the Riva

People search for a Split to Trogir ferry every day, and most of the time there is not one. Here is what actually connects the two — bus, taxi, transfer and a seasonal passenger boat — with honest times and prices.

Key takeaways

  • •There is no year-round car ferry between Split and Trogir. The two are connected by road, not by a ferry line.
  • •A seasonal passenger catamaran (Bura Line) runs in summer only, and the schedule changes year to year — check before you plan around it.
  • •Bus 37 runs every 20–30 minutes, takes about an hour and costs a few euros. It is the reliable answer.
  • •By car or taxi it is 25–35 minutes along the D8. Split Airport sits between the two, only 5 km from Trogir.

Short answer: there is no regular ferry from Split to Trogir. Plenty of people search for one, because on a map the two look like an obvious boat trip along the coast, and because almost every other Dalmatian journey does involve a ferry. This one does not. Trogir is reached by road.

The one exception is seasonal, and worth knowing about because it is genuinely nice when it runs.

The seasonal passenger boat

In summer a passenger catamaran (operated in recent years by Bura Line) has connected Split with Trogir, taking roughly an hour and stopping at Slatine on Čiovo along the way. It carries people, not cars.

Treat it as a bonus rather than a plan. The route, the operator and the timetable have all changed from season to season, so check the current schedule the week you travel instead of assuming last year's applies. If it is running, it is the prettiest way to arrive — you come into Trogir from the water, past the Kamerlengo fortress.

Bus 37 — the reliable answer

Line 37 runs between the Split suburban bus terminal (next to the main station on the harbour) and Trogir, every 20–30 minutes through the day. It takes about an hour because it stops through Kaštela, and costs a few euros paid on board or at the kiosk.

It also passes Split Airport, which makes it the cheap airport connection in both directions — see our Split Airport to Trogir guide for that leg specifically.

Car, taxi and transfer

By car it is 25–35 minutes on the D8 coastal road, longer in July and August when the Kaštela stretch backs up. There is paid parking on the mainland side of Trogir and on Čiovo; you cannot drive into the old town itself, and you would not want to.

A taxi runs about the same time for considerably more money. A pre-booked transfer costs less than a taxi, is worth it for a family with luggage or an early flight, and is the only option that will wait for a delayed arrival.

Coming for a boat tour, not for the town?

If the reason you are crossing is a day on the water, the journey is worth making. The islands are closer to Trogir than to Split, so the trips are shorter and the boats smaller — our boat tours from Split page lays out every departure, price and pickup, and the Blue Lagoon half-day reaches the lagoon in about half an hour from the Trogir Riva.

One thing to plan around: the Blue Cave & 5 Islands tour leaves Trogir at 06:30, which is before bus 37 is any use. Guests coming from Split either drive over or stay in Trogir the night before.

Going the other way

Everything above works in reverse. Bus 37 leaves Trogir from the stop just over the bridge on the mainland side, and the last departure is in the evening rather than late at night — worth checking if you are heading to Split for dinner.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a ferry from Split to Trogir?
Not as a regular year-round service. A seasonal passenger catamaran has run in summer in recent years, but the schedule changes season to season. The dependable connections are bus 37, a taxi or a pre-booked transfer.
How long does it take to get from Split to Trogir?
About 25–35 minutes by car or taxi on the D8, roughly an hour on bus 37, and about an hour on the seasonal passenger boat when it runs.
How much is the bus from Split to Trogir?
Bus 37 costs a few euros, paid on board or at the kiosk. It leaves from the Split suburban terminal beside the main station and runs every 20–30 minutes.
Can I take a car ferry from Split to Trogir?
No. The two towns are connected by road, not by a car ferry. Ferries from Split serve the islands — Šolta, Brač, Hvar, Vis — not Trogir.
Is Trogir worth the trip from Split?
For the UNESCO old town, yes — it is small enough to see in an afternoon. For a boat tour, definitely: Trogir is closer to the Blue Lagoon and the islands, so the trips are shorter and the boats smaller.

Related tours

Related guides

Explore every Trogir excursion, all our boat tours from Trogir, or rent a boat and go at your own pace.

Browse boat tours from Trogir · Contact us