Mljet to Korcula

How to get from Mljet to Korcula & Korcula to Mljet?

If you are a foot passenger, there is a fast ferry catamaran that departs daily to/from Mljet (Pomena port) from/to Korcula town (port). This is the most convenient way to travel between these two islands. If you are driving and need a car ferry, there are no direct car ferries between these two islands. You have to cross to the Peljesac Peninsula (the mainland), drive along the peninsula, and cross to Korcula island by another car ferry.

4 Ways to get from Mljet island to Korčula

The distance between Mljet (National Park) and Korcula island across the sea is 23 Km (14 nautical miles). The easiest way to travel is by fast passenger ferry (catamaran). Here are the details:

By Foot Passenger Ferry (Catamaran)

Schedules, Tickets, Booking

Krilo (Kapetan Luka) and TP Line are the two companies that run passenger ferries from/to Mljet and to/from Korcula island. Both companies depart from & to Pomena, while TP Line also departs from Sobra and Polace.

Out of season (November to March)

For out-of-season travel, the easiest option is to get a morning fast ferry from Sobra to Dubrovnik and change there to another fast ferry from Dubrovnik to Korcula. The alternative is the bus option via Prapratno (see below). Important Note: In case of bad weather the catamaran (fast passenger ferries) are not sailing. In such circumstances, you have to travel via Prapratno and Orebic (details below).

By Car Ferry & Driving from Mljet to Korcula

There are no direct car ferries connecting Mljet island and Korcula. Therefore, if you are driving, you have just one option (map below):

• Step 1: car ferry crossing from Sobra to Prapratno (sails several times a day – check details at croatiaferries.com website)
• Step 2: Drive from Prapratno to Orebic via D414 road
• Step 3: car ferry crossing from Orebic to Korcula

By this shortest and fastest driving route, you can reach Korcula town from Mljet island in under 2 hours. Both ferry routes are served by Jadrolinija (tickets/booking) Traveling on this route your driving time will be:

Driving tip

Due to Peljesac Bridge roadworks, until summer 2023, this drive may take a bit longer than usual. Upon all works being completed, the driving time will be reduced to 35 minutes only.

By Bus

If you prefer to use the bus, take a car ferry from Sobra to Prapratno and walk to the bus stop above the bay (20 minutes walk). From there, you can get a bus to Korcula town and all other villages all the way to Vela Luka. Buses are not frequent (check timings & book tickets). The alternative is to take a taxi.

Popular Routes: Split to Korcula, Korcula to Split, Dubrovnik to Korcula, Korcula to Dubrovnik

By Private Boat Transfer (Water Taxi)

A private boat transfer (water taxi) is the quickest way to travel between these islands. The cost is 500 Euro for groups of up to 7 people. It can be a great option if the weather is perfect and money is no problem. It is also a good option for a large(er) group of travelers. However, due to unpredictable weather, especially in the winter months, private car transfers are more reliable.

By Taxi or Private Car Transfer

A taxi ride between Mljet island and Korcula lasts about 2 hours. The current price quoted to me is 200 Euro. This is a good option if 3 or more people travel together and share the costs. You can lower the costs to 100 Euro by taking a taxi from Prapratno to Orebic only and crossing both channels as a foot passenger by car ferries. Order your taxi ride from the Ston taxi station (link).

Map

FAQ

See more info on how to get to Korcula from other nearby places & for all ferry timetables check croatiaferries.com