Travelers planning to move between Split, Hvar and Korčula this summer have one new direct option to work with. TP Line says its new seasonal line 661 starts on 15 June 2026 and runs daily through 20 September 2026, linking three of Dalmatia's most in-demand stops with one fast passenger route.
That matters because this is not just another Hvar sailing added to the board. For travelers who want to arrive in Split, continue to Hvar Town, and then keep moving south to Korčula without stitching together multiple operators or backtracking to the mainland, the new line makes the route much cleaner. According to TP Line's published English schedule and fare sheet, the service is set up as a same-day through connection in both directions.
Before you book: check that your arrival port matches your actual plan. This line calls at Hvar Town and Korčula Town, not Stari Grad or Vela Luka, so the right ticket depends on the exact place you need on each island.
What is new on TP Line route 661
TP Line's announcement frames line 661 as a new seasonal catamaran linking Split, Hvar and Korčula from mid June. The published timetable shows a daily departure from Split at 12:15, arrival in Hvar at 13:15, onward departure from Hvar at 13:30, and arrival in Korčula at 15:00. In the other direction, the same schedule sheet shows departure from Korčula at 15:15, arrival in Hvar at 16:45, departure from Hvar at 17:00, and arrival in Split at 18:00.
For travelers, the practical upgrade is not only the existence of one more sailing, but the fact that it is a readable through-route. Instead of piecing together a Split to Hvar ride and then hoping the next island leg lines up, you now have one published chain that can support a two-island stay, an open-jaw itinerary, or a more efficient transfer day.
Who benefits most from the new route
The clearest winners are foot passengers building a summer island-hopping trip. If you are flying or arriving by bus into Split and do not want to rent a car, line 661 creates a simpler path toward two of the coast's most searched island bases. It is also useful for travelers who want to split a week between Hvar and Korčula rather than choose only one.
The new service is especially practical for people already using Split as their arrival hub. If you are still deciding whether Split or Dubrovnik Airport makes more sense for Hvar or Korčula, this line strengthens the Split side of the argument for some itineraries, because it reduces one of the usual pain points: stitching the onward island transfer together after you land.
It is less useful if your real destination is elsewhere on the islands. Travelers heading for Stari Grad, Jelsa or inland Hvar villages still need to think beyond the ferry ticket, and Korčula visitors should not confuse Korčula Town with Vela Luka, which sits on the western side of the island and uses different connections.
What to check before you treat this as your easiest summer route
First, use TP Line's official ticket sales page and the published line 661 timetable together, not separately. The timetable tells you the route logic, but your booking decision still needs the exact date, availability and departure point in front of you.
Second, pay attention to port naming. On routes like this, travelers often search for an island name when what matters operationally is the town port. A booking that works for Korčula Town does not help if your accommodation and onward pickup are arranged around Vela Luka, and a Hvar ticket is not the same as a car-ferry arrival into Stari Grad.
Third, remember that this is a seasonal line running from 15 June to 20 September. If your trip falls outside that window, the route should not be treated as a default option. Even inside the season, it is smart to recheck closer to departure, especially if your day involves a flight arrival, apartment handover or a tight onward connection.
Published timetable and fares for line 661
Leg | Published time | What to know |
|---|---|---|
Split departure | 12:15 | Useful for travelers who reach Split in the morning and want to continue the same day. |
Hvar arrival / departure | 13:15 / 13:30 | Short stop, so treat Hvar here as a route call unless you are ending or starting your stay there. |
Korčula arrival | 15:00 | Works for same-day arrival into Korčula Town without an extra mainland leg. |
Korčula departure | 15:15 | Return direction begins from Korčula Town, not Vela Luka. |
Hvar arrival / departure | 16:45 / 17:00 | Another short operational stop on the northbound return. |
Split arrival | 18:00 | Good to know for same-evening arrivals back into the city. |
Split to Hvar fare | EUR 25 | Published adult fare on TP Line's schedule sheet. |
Hvar to Korčula fare | EUR 25 | Published adult fare on TP Line's schedule sheet. |
Split to Korčula fare | EUR 30 | Published adult fare on TP Line's schedule sheet. |
TP Line's schedule sheet also says children up to 1 year travel free without a separate ticket, children from 1 to 3 travel free with a ticket issued, and children from 3 to 12 pay 50 percent of the standard fare. Pet conditions and reduced rates are also listed on the operator's official fare sheet.
What this means for summer 2026 travelers
The new line 661 will not replace every island route decision, but it does remove friction from one very common summer pattern: arrive in Split, stay in Hvar, continue to Korčula, and keep moving without rebuilding the route from scratch at each step. That makes it a genuinely useful addition rather than a thin timetable update.
If this is your likely route, the smartest move is simple: check the official schedule PDF, confirm availability on TP Line's ticket sales page, and match the port names against your accommodation before you pay. That two-minute check is what keeps a clean island-hop plan from turning into an avoidable transfer mistake.