Karpathos – Diafani
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Karpathos – Diafani
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Depending on the season their are about 2 weekly sailings between Karpathos and Diafani. Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Karpathos to Diafani. Karpathos Diafani ferries cost between $17 and $30, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
The earliest Karpathos Diafani ferry typically departs Karpathos at about 03:10 and the last ferry usually leaves at 23:55.
Ferries from Karpathos to Diafani sail in around 45 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 40 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 2 weekly sailings from Karpathos to Diafani provided by Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Karpathos to Diafani typically range between $17* and $30*. On average the Karpathos Diafani ferry is $17*. The cheapest Karpathos Diafani ferry prices start from $17*. The average price for a foot passenger is $17*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 25.
The distance between Karpathos to Diafani is approximately 15 miles (24km) or 13 nautical miles.
Yes, Karpathos Diafani ferries allow cars onboard with Blue Star Ferries between Karpathos and Diafani. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Karpathos and Diafani use our Deal Finder.
Blue Star Ferries allow foot passengers on Karpathos Diafani ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Karpathos to Diafani.
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| Karpathos - Diafani Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Anek Lines, Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets | |
| Average Price | A$21* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 47m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 45m | |
| First Ferry | 06:55 | |
| Last Ferry | 12:20 | |
| Distance | 13 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
Located in the Dodecanese group of the islands, the Greek island of Karpathos lies in the eastern Aegean Sea and is the second largest of the Dodecanese islands. Its relatively remote location has meant that the island has managed to retain many of its traditions and customs, traditional dress and dialect which resembles the dialect of the Greek island of Crete and of Cyprus.
The island's north has many rugged mountains but in contrast the south of the island is quite fertile, and visitors can see many wildflowers during the winter and spring. The island's coastal areas are characterised by beautiful beaches which tend to be quiet and are often nestled between the island's cliffs. The island's beaches differ quite markedly from each other which is dependent on the beach's location. The east coast beaches tend to be smaller and gravelly, but tend not to be too windy. The beaches on the south coast tend to have fine white sand as do the beaches on the island's west coast, although these are the most exposed to the Meltemi and are only really available when the wind isn't too strong. Finally, the beaches in the north are difficult to get to and are really only accessible by sea or by jeep.
Ferries from Karpathos depart to the ports of Piraeus, Rhodes, Heraklion, Milos, Anafi, Sitia, Santorini, Chalki and Kasos.
The Greek town and port of Diafani is located on the island of Karpathos which is located in the southern part of the Dodecanese group of islands, between the islands of Crete and Rhodes. As the second largest of the Dodecanese islands, Karpathos extends to a surface area of around 300 sq. km and its terrain is characterised by mountains, the highest peak being Kali Limni and 1,214 meters above sea level. On the slopes of the mountains are springs, vineyards, forests of Pine, olive trees and many other varieties of fruit trees. A popular tourist site on the island are the rock caves that are home to the Mediterranean seal which can is supposedly the only place they can be found along with Kastelorizo. The island's first inhabitant, according to mythology, was Iapetos, the son of Uranus and Gaea (Sky and Earth).
The island can trace its history back to the Neolithic Age and is closely linked with the history of Rhodes and the other islands of the Dodecanese. The island's character has been strongly influenced by those who have conquered it including the Francs, the Turks and the Italians.
