Korčula is an island town of walled medieval streets said by tradition to be the birthplace of Marco Polo, and the Pelješac peninsula opposite is the home of Plavac Mali red wine; the two are usually combined with Ston on a long day trip from Dubrovnik.
| Distance | About 120 km west of Dubrovnik by road plus a short ferry |
|---|---|
| Travel time | About 2.5-3 hours by car and ferry; the Kapetan Luka catamaran takes about 2 hours in season |
| Address | Trg Kralja Tomislava, 20260 Korčula, Croatia (Korčula Old Town) |
How to get there
- Mode
- Kapetan Luka catamaran Dubrovnik to Korčula
- Cost
- About EUR 25 (~$29) one way
- Frequency
- Daily in the high season (April-October); confirm the 2026 timetable with the operator
- Mode
- Coach to Orebić plus Jadrolinija passenger ferry to Korčula
- Cost
- Ferry EUR 2.50-4.40 (~$2.88-5.06) adult; coach fare checked at the Gruž station
- Frequency
- Limited coach departures a day; ferry about every 1-2 hours in season
- Mode
- Car via the Pelješac Bridge and the Orebić - Dominče car ferry
- Cost
- Vehicle fare extra on the ferry; fuel plus ferry
- Frequency
- Ferry about every 1-2 hours in season; check jadrolinija.hr
Location
Trg Kralja Tomislava, 20260 Korčula, Croatia (Korčula Old Town)
42.9603, 17.1356 View on map
Highlights
- Walk Korčula Old Town, the St Mark's Cathedral and the Marco Polo house tradition
- Taste Plavac Mali and Dingač wines at a Pelješac winery
- Cross the Pelješac Bridge, opened in 2022
- Take the short passenger or car ferry from Orebić to Korčula
- Stop at Ston for oysters on the way