Athens (Piraeus) – Karpathos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Athens (Piraeus) – Karpathos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Depending on the season their are about 3 weekly sailings between Athens (Piraeus) and Karpathos. Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Karpathos. Athens (Piraeus) Karpathos ferries cost between $156 and $966, 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 Athens (Piraeus) Karpathos ferry typically departs Athens (Piraeus) at about 08:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 23:00.
Ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Karpathos sail in around 17 hours 35 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 13 hours 25 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 3 weekly sailings from Athens (Piraeus) to Karpathos provided by Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Karpathos typically range between $153* and $949*. On average the Athens (Piraeus) Karpathos ferry is $331*. The cheapest Athens (Piraeus) Karpathos ferry prices start from $153*. The average price for a foot passenger is $307*. The average price for a car is $713*.
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 Athens (Piraeus) to Karpathos is approximately 290 miles (467km) or 252 nautical miles.
Yes, Athens (Piraeus) Karpathos ferries allow cars onboard with Blue Star Ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Karpathos. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Athens (Piraeus) and Karpathos use our Deal Finder.
Blue Star Ferries allow foot passengers on Athens (Piraeus) Karpathos ferries.
Blue Star Ferries allow pets on ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Karpathos. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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| Athens (Piraeus) - Karpathos Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | A$314* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 15h 52m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 13h 25m | |
| First Ferry | 17:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 22:00 | |
| Distance | 252 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The port city of Piraeus in Greece lies on the Saronic Gulf in the Attica region of the country and forms part of the Athens urban area, with the centre of Athens located some 12 km from the port. The centre of Piraeus is generally congested with traffic and tends not to be place where tourists would go. The area has many of the facilities you would expect of a non-tourist town: banks, public buildings, pedestrian areas, shopping streets and the like. The area around Zea Marina and Mikrolimano Harbour are perhaps the most attractive part of Piraeus and have a good selection of restaurants, cafes and bars.
Piraeus is Greece's main port and the largest in Europe and the third largest in the world. Unsurprisingly, it is the hub of Greece's maritime industries and the base for its merchant navy. Having recently undergone a refurbishment, facilities at the port have improved and include ATM's, bureau de change, restaurants, cafes, bars and a number of travel agencies selling ferry tickets. destinations served by the port include the island of Crete, the Cyclades Islands, the Dodecanese Islands, the eastern parts of Greece and parts of the northern and eastern Aegean Sea.
The Greek island of Karpathos lies in the Aegean Sea and is the second largest of the Dodecanese group of islands. The island sits between the neighbouring islands of Crete and Rhodes and is widely regarded as being one of the most spectacular of all the Greek islands. Unlike many of its neighbours, and probably as a result of its relatively remote location, Karpathos only began to develop in the last couple of decades. However, the development that has taken place is largely restricted to the southern parts of the island. The northern and central parts of the island have retained their authenticity and are largely unspoilt, with pretty little villages that seem miles away from tourism. Perhaps the island's most famous features are its beaches with golden sand and crystal clear waters. The island is popular with families and also with hikers who like to explore the many trekking paths that criss cross the island.
Ferries from Karpathos depart to the ports of Piraeus, Rhodes, Heraklion, Milos, Anafi, Sitia, Santorini, Chalki and Kasos.
