Athens (Piraeus)
Karpathos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
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Ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Karpathos

There are approximately 2 weekly sailings between Athens (Piraeus) to Karpathos. 2 operators sail this route Anek Lines & Blue Star Ferries. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Athens (Piraeus) Karpathos ferries.

Ferry times from Athens (Piraeus) to Karpathos

Athens (Piraeus) Karpathos ferry sailings typically depart from Athens (Piraeus) at around 18:01. The average sailing time is approximately 16h 12m.

Ferry prices from Athens (Piraeus) to Karpathos

Athens (Piraeus) Karpathos ferry prices typically range between $98* and $572*. The average price is typically $254*. The cheapest Athens (Piraeus) Karpathos ferry prices start from $50*. The average price for a foot passenger is $173*. The average price for a car is $466*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times.

How far is Athens (Piraeus) to Karpathos?

The distance between Athens (Piraeus) to Karpathos is approximately 290.1 miles (466.8km) or 252.1 nautical miles for the mariners!

Can I travel by car on the Athens (Piraeus) Karpathos ferry?

Yes, Anek Lines, Blue Star Ferries allow cars on board for ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Karpathos. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Karpathos.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Athens (Piraeus) to Karpathos?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Anek Lines, Blue Star Ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Karpathos.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Athens to Dodecanese Islands page.
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Athens (Piraeus) - Karpathos Route summary
Departure Country Greece
Destination Country Greece
No. of Operators 2
Operators Anek Lines & Blue Star Ferries
Average Price $254*
Average Weekly Sailings 2
Average Sailing Duration 16h 12m
Fastest Sailing Duration 13h 24m
First Ferry 18:01
Distance 252 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-04-02.

Most popular questions

How long is the ferry from Piraeus to Karpathos?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Piraeus to Karpathos is approximately 19h 14m. However, please keep in mind that sailing duration might change depending on what season you choose to travel.

How much is the ferry from Piraeus to Karpathos?

The average price of a ferry from Piraeus to Karpathos is approximately $166. However, please remember that the price of a ferry from Piraeus to Karpathos can differ depending on the season. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Piraeus to Karpathos?

There are currently 2 popular ferry operators travelling from Piraeus to Karpathos. The following operators that provide this service are
  • Blue Star Ferries
  • Anek Lines

How can I book ferry tickets from Piraeus to Karpathos?

Ferries from Piraeus to Karpathos are available for booking through our deal finder. Please also visit our offers page to stay updated with all the latest ferry offers on this route.

Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Piraeus to Karpathos?

Yes, you can currently travel as a foot passenger onboard the ferries from Piraeus to Karpathos with
  • Blue Star Ferries
  • Anek Lines

Can you take your car on the ferry from Piraeus to Karpathos?

Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from Piraeus to Karpathos with the following operators
  • Blue Star Ferries
  • Anek Lines

Can you bring pets on the ferry from Piraeus to Karpathos?

Yes, passengers are allowed to bring their pets onboard this ferry service. However, you may require a pet passport and other documentation to take your furry companion with you. The following operators currently allow pets on their ferries
  • Blue Star Ferries
  • Anek Lines

How far is Karpathos from Piraeus?

Piraeus to Karpathos is approximately 252 nautical miles distance apart.

How long does the Ferry to Karpathos to Piraeus take?

Ferry sail durations on this ferry route can vary between 17 hours and 45 minutes, to 20 hours and 25 minutes, to 23 hours and 30 minutes, and this variation is due to numerous reasons. These can include changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operators, different ferry operators, and external factors such as weather conditions at the time of sail, so be sure to check before you book, what your expected sail time will be.


Piraeus to Karpathos Ferry Prices

How much the ferry to Karpathos from Piraeus will cost is defined by many separate aspects, such as what time of year you are travelling, which ferry route you are travelling on, which ferry operator you are travelling with, how you are travelling, and other such factors, so there are multiple ferry fares on offer here. Instead, we recommend looking at the above graph, to see our monthly fare averages, check out our handy fare finder tool, to find the best ferry at the best price for you, and be sure to sign up to our email newsletter, to be the first to hear about our latest deals and offers.


Can I take my Car on the Ferry to Karpathos to Piraeus?

You are currently able to take your car with you on this ferry route.


Piraeus to Karpathos Ferry Schedule

The ferry schedule for this ferry route has up to 3 ferries running per week, provided by 2 ferry operators, with 1 per week provided by Blue Star Ferries, and 2 ferries per week provided by Anek Lines, so there is not one single ferry timetable available here. Indeed, ferry timetables for this ferry route can be affected by many different factors, such as seasonal changes, changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operators, and so on, but here at Direct Ferries, we will always give you the most up-to-date information regarding ferry sailings, so you can find the best ferry at the best time for you.


Piraeus to Karpathos Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 4/15/2024 and 4/21/2024


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries 23:59 17:30 17 hours 31 minutes Thu
Blue Star Ferries 23:59 17:40 17 hours 41 minutes Sat

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