The Makarska–Sumartin ferry (Jadrolinija line 638) is the fastest way to reach the eastern side of Brač from the Makarska Riviera. Crossings run year-round (more frequent in summer), with a scheduled sailing time of about 50 minutes.
If you’re staying in or near Makarska, this direct car ferry can save time compared with driving to Split for the Split-Supetar route. It also lands you in Sumartin, a small port village and a handy base for exploring Brač’s south and east (Selca, Povlja, and onwards toward Bol), while still allowing easy onward driving across the island.
On this line, a purchased ticket also functions as a reservation for the chosen departure time. In peak summer weeks, buy tickets online early and aim to be at the port well ahead of departure (Jadrolinija recommends at least 45 minutes, especially with a vehicle).
2026 price snapshot (one-way): adult passengers €4.10–€6.40, children (3–12) €2.30, a standard car (up to 5.0 m length and up to 2.0 m height) €18.70–€27.00, and bicycles €4.10–€6.40 (season-dependent). Full official 2026 timetable periods and the complete tariff are listed below.
Makarska-Sumartin ferry quick overview
- Operator: Jadrolinija
- Line: 638 (car ferry)
- Scheduled crossing time: 50 minutes
- Route: Makarska ferry port (mainland) ↔ Sumartin ferry port (island of Brač)
- Runs: year-round, with more departures in the summer timetable period
- Tickets & reservation: on this line, buying a ticket also reserves your place for the selected departure time
- Arrive early: be at the terminal at least 45 minutes before departure (especially with a vehicle in summer)
- Vehicle limits: large trucks and buses are not carried on this line
- Last-minute changes: sailings can be adjusted due to operational reasons and weather; re-check close to travel day
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Makarska-Sumartin ferry timetable 2026
This is the official 2026 sailing schedule for Jadrolinija car-ferry line 638. Journey time is scheduled at about 50 minutes. Times are local, and the timetable can change due to operational reasons or weather, re-check close to travel day.
Valid from 29.5.2026 - 13.9.2026
Daily departures from Makarska and Sumartin
| From Makarska | From Sumartin |
|---|---|
| 06:30 | 06:30 |
| 08:30 | 08:30 |
| 10:30 | 10:30 |
| 12:30 | 12:30 |
| 14:30 | 14:30 |
| 16:30 | 16:30 |
| 21:00 | 21:00 |
Valid from 1.5.2026 - 28.5.2026 and 14.9.2026 - 27.9.2026
Daily Departures from Makarska and Sumartin
| From Makarska | From Sumartin |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | 06:30* |
| 12:30 | 11:00 |
| 17:00 | 15:00 |
| 20:00 | 18:30 |
- * * On Sundays & Holidays departure from Sumartin is at 08:00
Valid from 1.1.2026 - 30.4.2026 and 28.9.2026 - 31.12.2026
Departures from Makarska and Sumartin
| Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | |
|---|---|
| From Makarska | From Sumartin |
| 09:00 | 06:30* |
| 12:30 | 11:00 |
| 18:30 | 15:30 |
| Sunday & Holiday | |
|---|---|
| From Makarska | From Sumartin |
| 09:00* | 08:00* |
| 12:30 | 11:00 |
| 19:30 | 18:00 |
- * * Does not sail on Jan 1st, Dec 25th & Dec 26th
On 6.4.2026 sails from Sumartin at 06:00
Makarska to Sumartin (Brač) car ferry 2026 timetable (PDF)
Ticket prices 2026 (official Jadrolinija tariff)
One-way standard fares for line 638 (Makarska-Sumartin) in 2026. Totals are calculated as passengers + vehicle (if you’re driving).
| Category | Ticket type | Off-season (01 Jan-28 May & 28 Sep-31 Dec) | Peak season (29 May-27 Sep) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passengers | Adult | €4.10 | €6.40 |
| Passengers | Child (3–12) | €2.30 | €2.30 |
| Vehicles | Standard car (≤5.0 m long, ≤2.0 m high, up to 9 seats) | €18.70 | €27.00 |
| Vehicles | Larger car/van/camper (over 5.0 m and/or over 2.0 m high, up to 9 seats) | €34.80 | €42.60 |
| Vehicles | Motorcycle | €9.60 | €13.70 |
| Vehicles | Bicycle | €4.10 | €6.40 |
| Vehicles | Trailer (≤3.0 m) | €11.40 | €17.40 |
| Vehicles | Caravan/camper/trailer (≤5.0 m) | €34.80 | €45.40 |
| Vehicles | Caravan/camper/trailer (5.01–7.0 m) | €43.20 | €55.50 |
| Vehicles | Caravan/camper/trailer (>7.0 m) | €56.10 | €70.90 |
Example totals: 2 adults + 1 standard car = off-season €26.90 (2×€4.10 + €18.70), peak season €39.80 (2×€6.40 + €27.00).
Makarska to Sumartin (Brač) car ferry 2026 price list (PDF)
How to buy tickets and reserve a car spot (line 638)
Makarska-Sumartin is one of Jadrolinija’s lines with reservations. That means your purchased ticket also reserves a place for your vehicle on the ferry for the selected departure time.
Search schedule & buy tickets (official)
Best option in summer: buy online in advance
- Use the official journey search and select Makarska → Sumartin (Brač) with your travel date.
- Choose your departure time and add passengers + your vehicle category (car height/length matters for pricing and capacity).
- For vehicle tickets, have your vehicle registration certificate (traffic permit) ready, as vehicle details are mandatory.
- If you’re traveling in a rental car and don’t have the plate number yet, enter RENTAL in the license plate field.
- After purchase, keep the ticket on your phone (printing is not required, but have it ready before boarding).
Buying tickets at the port (sales points)
- You can also purchase tickets via Jadrolinija points of sale (agencies/sales offices), but popular summer departures can sell out.
- Bring your vehicle registration certificate if you’re buying a vehicle ticket at the port.
- If the agency is closed, buying on board may be possible only exceptionally; the operator recommends using the website/app instead.
How early to arrive for reserved lines
- Minimum recommendation: be at the port at least 45 minutes before departure to allow time for vehicle processing and orderly loading.
- Seasonal guidance (operator notice for reserved lines): arrive about 30 minutes early in winter (lighter traffic) and around 60 minutes early in summer.
- Tip: weekends, changeover days, and holiday peaks can mean longer queues, arrive earlier when you can.
If your preferred departure is full
- If the sailing is fully booked for vehicles, you’ll need to select the next available departure in the official search tool or at a sales point.
- When you must travel the same day, consider shifting departure time or using an alternative route (see alternatives below).
Boarding tips to avoid queues
Because Makarska-Sumartin is a Jadrolinija line with reservations, your purchased ticket reserves a place for the selected departure time. In peak season, queues build early, use the tips below to avoid missing your sailing.
- Arrive early in summer: Jadrolinija advises arriving at the port about 60 minutes before departure in the summer period on reservation lines.
- Winter arrivals can be shorter: in winter (when heavy traffic isn’t expected), the operator reminder is 30 minutes before departure for passengers with a purchased reservation.
- Don’t cut it close: Jadrolinija also advises being at the port no later than 45 minutes before departure, and port staff organize boarding according to your ticket/reservation.
- Have vehicle documents ready: when traveling with a vehicle, you’re required to present the traffic permit/registration document when purchasing a vehicle ticket (online or at sales points).
- Keep your ticket accessible: have your ticket/confirmation on your phone (or printed) ready for checks while queuing and during loading.
- Follow port staff instructions: harbour staff and crew direct vehicles into lanes and onto the ferry in the correct order based on reservations.
- Plan for peak days: Saturdays, Sundays, and changeover days in July/August are busiest, arrive earlier than the minimum if you can.
- Re-check before driving to the port: timetables can change due to weather/operations, confirm close to departure via the official schedule search and service updates.
How to check the next departures for your travel date
For the most accurate “today/tomorrow” departures, always also check the official Jadrolinija page, then confirm any last-minute updates (weather and operational changes can affect sailings).
- Use the official schedule search: open Jadrolinija Search & Buy, set Makarska as the departure port and Sumartin (Brač) as the destination, then choose your travel date.
- Search both directions if needed: for the return trip, switch the ports to Sumartin (Brač) → Makarska.
- Verify the schedule period: if you’re comparing dates across the season, check the 2026 timetable section above to understand which date range applies (winter/shoulder/peak).
- Check service-status updates close to departure: review Jadrolinija’s Traffic situation page for network-wide disruptions and operating notes.
- Look for line-specific interruption notices: if conditions are rough (winds bura/jugo) or you’re traveling during stormy periods, scan the latest Jadrolinija news/interruptions before heading to the port.
- If you’re driving in peak season: use online purchase where possible and plan to arrive early for loading, because vehicle demand can be high on popular dates.
Ports: where to board in Makarska and Sumartin
Both ports are small and straightforward. In summer, the key is arriving early and going straight to the vehicle lanes for your reserved departure.
Makarska ferry port
Makarska’s ferry terminal is on the seafront in the town centre (Riva). Vehicle lanes and the Jadrolinija sales point are along Obala kralja Tomislava, close to the ferry berth.
Get directions (ticket office)
- Ticket office (Jadrolinija agency): Obala kralja Tomislava 15, Makarska (typically open about an hour before departures).
- Where to queue with a car: follow local signs for Trajekt/Ferry and join the marked vehicle lanes near the berth; keep your ticket/QR code ready.
- Arriving by bus or on foot: the main bus station is a short walk from the ferry terminal (Makarska is compact and the port is central).
- Parking: the waterfront area is busy in summer; if you’re leaving a car behind, expect limited spaces near the terminal and use marked city parking areas a few minutes’ walk away.
- Last check before you go: confirm your exact departure time in the official Jadrolinija search tool and check service updates in case of weather-related changes.
Sumartin ferry port (Brač)
Sumartin is a small port village on the eastern side of Brač. The ferry arrives/departs from the village waterfront, and the Jadrolinija agency is right by the port.
Get directions (ticket office)
- Ticket office (Jadrolinija agency): Porat 1, Sumartin, Brač (typically open about an hour before departures).
- Driving onward on Brač: from Sumartin you can reach Selca and other inland villages quickly, then continue across the island toward Supetar (main ferry port) or Bol depending on your route.
- Public transport: local buses connect Sumartin with Supetar (the island’s main hub) and other towns; check the current timetable with Arriva for the day you travel.
- Services: Sumartin is small but you’ll find basic amenities in the village near the waterfront while you wait.
- Return-trip tip: for Sumartin → Makarska, remember the first sailing can differ on Sundays/public holidays in some timetable periods (see the 2026 tables above).
Alternatives if this ferry doesn’t fit your plan
If the Makarska-Sumartin sailing you want is full (or the times don’t suit), these are the most practical alternatives depending on whether you need a car on Brač.
- Need a car on Brač? Drive to Split and take the Split-Supetar car ferry (Jadrolinija line 631). Supetar is Brač’s main ferry port and the easiest arrival point for reaching all parts of the island by road.
- No car needed (foot passengers): Consider a fast ship/catamaran to Bol (Brač) from Split (passengers only). Jadrolinija runs routes such as Split-Bol (fast ship line 9603) and a seasonal Split–Bol–Hvar–Vis catamaran (line 659). From Makarska to Split it’s about 62 km by road, so factor in travel time to reach the port.
- More options: Browse all Split-region ferry routes if you’re flexible on ports or islands.
FAQ: Makarska–Sumartin (Brač) car ferry
Is there a car ferry from Makarska to Brač?
Yes. Jadrolinija runs the Makarska–Sumartin car ferry on line 638, with year-round sailings and more departures in summer.
How long is the ferry from Makarska to Sumartin?
The official 2026 timetable notes a one-way journey time of about 50 minutes. Jadrolinija’s route page describes it as around 60 minutes, so plan roughly an hour in practice.
How many times a day does it run (summer vs winter)?
It depends on the 2026 schedule period:
- Off-season: typically 3 sailings/day each way, with different Sunday/holiday times in some periods.
- Low season: typically 4 sailings/day each way (with a Sunday/holiday change for the first Sumartin departure).
- High season (29 May–13 Sep 2026): typically 7 sailings/day each way.
See the full official tables in the 2026 timetable section.
Do I need to book the Makarska–Sumartin ferry in advance?
This is a line with reservations: when you buy a ticket, it also reserves a spot for your vehicle for that departure time. In peak summer weeks, buying online in advance is strongly recommended.
How early should I arrive at the port with a car?
- Absolute minimum: Jadrolinija advises being at the port at least 45 minutes before departure.
- Summer guidance (reserved lines): aim for about 60 minutes early when traffic is heavy.
- Winter guidance (reserved lines): about 30 minutes early is often sufficient when there’s no heavy traffic.
Arriving earlier is smart on weekends and changeover days.
How much does the Makarska–Sumartin ferry cost in 2026?
Prices are seasonal and you pay passengers + vehicle (if driving). For standard one-way fares in 2026, see the prices table on this page.
Can I take a camper, trailer, or a large vehicle?
Yes for many common categories (cars, larger cars/vans/campers, motorcycles, bicycles, and trailers) with pricing based on length/height categories in the official tariff. However, Jadrolinija notes that large trucks and buses are not possible on this line.
Where do I check last-minute cancellations or changes?
Use Jadrolinija’s official Search & Buy for departures by date, then check the Traffic situation and news/interruptions close to departure (weather can affect sailings).