Trogir by Scheduled Boat or on Bus 37

What it is

Trogir is a walled medieval town west of Split, at the head of the Kaštela bay, on an islet between the coast and the island of Čiovo, joined to the mainland by a stone bridge. It was founded by Greek settlers from Vis in the 3rd century BC and is considered one of the best-preserved Romanesque-Gothic complexes in Central Europe; its old town is a World Heritage site. The best known thing is the cathedral, with the west portal by Master Radovan, and the fortress and tower that close off the islet. It is toured on foot in a morning, along narrow stone lanes.

From Split you go in two ways: on the Bura Line scheduled boat, which is the most pleasant option from May to October, or on Promet Split bus 37, which runs all year.

By boat with Bura Line

Bura Line links Split and Trogir by sea, with a stop at Slatine (Čiovo).

• Departure in Split: Obala Lazareta 1, next to the Riva.
• Arrival in Trogir: Obala kralja Zvonimira, the promenade in front of the old town.
• Duration: about 60 minutes from Split to Trogir.
• Price: €10 for adults and €5 for children aged 4 to 10, one way. A bike pays as an adult.
• Tickets: only on board, before departure. No reservations or return tickets.
• Dogs: on a lead. Luggage is no problem.

In autumn 2026 (28 September to 31 October) the boat left Split at 9:45, 12:45 and 16:30, and Trogir at 8:30, 11:15 and 15:15. In summer there are more departures. 29 October 2026 was the last day of the season; next year's season and its timetable are published on the Bura Line website. Be at the quay 10 or 15 minutes beforehand.

If the boat is full, the company says it puts on another or an extra departure; if that doesn't suit, you have bus 37.

On bus 37

Promet Split line 37 goes from Split to Trogir via the airport, all year. According to Bura Line, it runs every 20 minutes. Check the timetable, departure stop and price on the Promet Split website and in the listing for bus 37.

What to see in Trogir

• The cathedral of St Lawrence, the city's main monument, with the west portal by Master Radovan.
• The old town's streets, with Romanesque and Gothic palaces, small churches and the cathedral square.
• The fortress and tower at the end of the islet, next to the seafront promenade.
• The promenade in front of the old town, Obala kralja Zvonimira, where Bura Line docks.

The hours and prices of the cathedral and monuments change with the season: check them at the Trogir tourist office on arrival.

How long

Half a day covers the old town, with the return trip by boat. If you want to go into the cathedral, climb the tower and have an unhurried lunch, allow the day.

With children

The boat is a good plan with children: an hour watching the coast, with no traffic jams. The old town is pedestrian and flat, although the streets are narrow and cobbled; with a pushchair it can be done, but slowly.

When to go

From May to September, by boat. In July and August the old town fills up mid-morning: take the first boat and return after lunch. In winter, go by bus: the town is quiet.

Qarth, on the Split coast

The Croatian tourist office says Trogir stood in for Qarth, the merchants' city of Game of Thrones, the same one that in Dubrovnik was filmed in the Lokrum gardens. There is no marked route or set: you recognise the medieval stone old town you walk on.