Once you’ve gotten to Korčula, you’ll have to figure out transport throughout the island. As the sixth largest Croatian island, Korčula is easily navigated, but you won’t be able to travel the whole island by foot. It would take approximately 10 hours to get to Lumbarda from Vela Luka. Because of this, you’ll have to combine walking with other forms of transportation or opt for something else entirely.

Travelling by bus
This is one of the most popular options if you’re going to the towns of Vela Luka and Korčula. Regular bus lines are starting both in the town of Korčula and Vela Luka so it doesn’t matter which one you’re arriving at first. That same bus line has several stops so you can get by bus to some other towns like Blato, Smokvica, Čara, Pupnat and Žrnovo.

Aside from Vela Luka, there’s a bus line from Korčula to Lumbarda. It departs around five times a day in both directions. All these bus lines are a great option for travelling between these larger towns, but how to get to smaller towns?

Taxi and taxi boat for larger groups
If you want to visit some specific spots near larger towns, taking a taxi is a great option. However, keep in mind that there’s no Uber or any other larger taxi companies on this island so you’ll have to find local services. Also, if the trip is too short, it won’t pay off for the driver so they might deny you. Your best option is to rent a taxi as a group and make a deal with the driver to take you both ways – this can be costly, but it pays off if you split the bill as a group.

To get to secluded beaches and bays, you can take a taxi boat. They’re a great option for discovering the coast and have become more and more popular throughout the Adriatic Coast. You can even visit the neighbouring islands, the options are endless.

Cycling for nature lovers and adventurers
If you don’t have much luggage, cycling might be the ideal option for you. Whether you’re bringing your bike or renting one in Korčula, this is a great form of transportation for adventurers and nature lovers. It’s the perfect method for combining travelling and sightseeing as you can take some less-known roads and macadams surrounded by fields.

However, you should be in shape for cycling throughout Korčula and bring enough water since not all roads are straight and some are uphill. Cycling is also a great option if you’re staying in one of the villages near towns with bus lines so you can get to the nearest bus by bike.

Private car or rent-a-car for maximum flexibility
All aforementioned forms of transportation offer limited flexibility and you’re dependent on one or more factors. So, if you want to explore various parts of Korčula with maximum comfort, you should travel by car. If you’re taking your private car, keep in mind that car ferries drive to Vela Luka and Korčula.

There are a few car-renting services on the island, but you don’t have to rent a car for the whole duration of your stay. Plan your vacation in such a way that daily trips for which you need a car are day after day. Another benefit of car travel is that you can easily get to our villa in Prižba, no matter if you’re taking your car or renting one in Vela Luka or Korčula.