Navigating to Lumbarda, Korcula: Comprehensive Travel Guide by Car and Ferry

Reaching Lumbarda, Korcula: Car and Ferry Routes Explained

Korcula's enchanting town, Lumbarda, beckons travelers with its serene ambiance. Here’s how to reach this Croatian gem from Split and Dubrovnik:

By Car from Split:

1. Via A1 Motorway:

   • Leads to Ploce for a car ferry to Trpanj, Peljesac.

   • Ferry: 1 hour, multiple daily trips.

   • Drive from Trpanj to Orebic: 20 minutes.

   • Ferry from Orebic to Domnice, Korcula: 14 minutes.

   • Final drive to Lumbarda: 6km.

Alternate Route:

• Direct to Orebic via Bosnia & Hercegovina. Caution: Summer border queues may cause delays.

1. Direct Ferry to Vela Luka:

   • Ferry from Split to Vela Luka, Korcula: 3.5 hours.

   • Distance from Vela Luka to Lumbarda: 50km.

By Car from Dubrovnik:

• Direct drive to Orebic (avoiding Bosnia & Hercegovina).

• Approximate time: 90 minutes through breath-taking scenery.

Quick Tip: For precise directions, input '581A Lumbarda, Lumbarda' into Google Maps, targeting Villa Gabrijela.

For car-less travel, we endorse local taxi services known for reliability and commendable service, assisting with airport transport and day-trips.

By Ferry & Catamaran:

Two prominent companies facilitate sea routes to Korcula:

1. Jadrolinija:

   • Offers both car ferries and catamarans.

   • Catamarans: SPLIT-VELA LUKA (2.5 hrs) and SPLIT-Korcula via Hvar (3 hrs).

2. Krilo Jet:

   • Catamaran: Multiple SPLIT-DUBROVNIK routes daily.

   • First arrival in Korcula town: around 10 am.

Taxi Shuttle Services: On arrival, private taxi shuttles from Korcula town transport to Lumbarda for approximately 15 euros (one-way).