Cities Near Hvar
Cities near Hvar, Croatia: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Split, Mostar, Zadar. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Hvar, Croatia is Split, about 23 mi (37 km) away — roughly 45 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Split | 23 mi / 37 km | 45 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Mostar | 70 mi / 112 km | 2 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Zadar | 89 mi / 143 km | 2 hr 4 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Zenica | 102 mi / 164 km | 2 hr 22 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Sarajevo | 107 mi / 172 km | 2 hr 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Manfredonia | 110 mi / 177 km | 2 hr 33 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| San Severo | 116 mi / 187 km | 2 hr 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Banja Luka | 117 mi / 188 km | 2 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Bihać | 117 mi / 188 km | 2 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Pescara | 124 mi / 199 km | 2 hr 53 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Hvar
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Split, Mostar, Zadar. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Hvar
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Zenica, Sarajevo, Manfredonia, San Severo, Banja Luka. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Hvar include Split, Mostar, Zadar, Zenica, Sarajevo. The closest is Split, about 23 miles (37 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.