Karpathos - Santorini (Thira)
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Karpathos - Santorini (Thira)
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Connecting the island of Karpathos within the Dodecanese Islands with the island of Santorini within the Cyclades Islands, this ferry route provides an essential connection between the Dodecanese Islands and the Cyclades Islands.
The island of Karpathos, known for its rugged landscapes, windy climates, and warm sandy beaches, as well as its rich cultural heritage that locals still retain to this day, making this a fun and unique place to visit. The island of Santorini is one of the most popular Greek islands to visit, thanks to its unique landscape that was created by a volcanic eruption thousands of years ago, and has stunning cliffsides, red and black beaches, and the beautiful whitewashed buildings that are synonymous with the Cyclades Islands, and has all the delicious food and friendly locals that you may ever need.
With up to 2 ferries running per week, provided by 1 ferry operator, and with sail times of around 8 hours and 40 minutes, there are plenty of ferries to choose from, so book now with Direct Ferries, to find the best ferry at the best price for you.
Karpathos to Santorini sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season, and from month to month, so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.
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The ferry schedule for this ferry route has up to 32 ferries running per week, across 16 ferry routes, and provided by 2 ferry operators, Anek Lines and Blue Star Ferries, so there is not one single ferry timetable available here. Indeed, ferry timetables for these ferry routes can be affected by many different factors, such as seasonal changes, changes to the ferry routes, 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.
Ferry sail durations on this ferry route can taken between 1 hour, to 5 hours and 45 minutes, to 8 hours and 40 minutes, to 14 hours and 55 minutes, to 17 hours and 20 minutes, to 22 hours and 25 minutes, and this variation is due to numerous reasons. These can include changes to the ferry routes, changes made by the ferry operators, different ferry routes, 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.
How much the ferry to Karpathos 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 checking 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.
At Karpathos, there is not a ferry terminal, but there are many facilities that are scattered across the pier and around the harbour, as this is one of the main hubs for commerce. You can find many different restaurants and bars, as well as cafes, ATMs, and a small seating area for you to wait for your ferry, and there is easy access to the rest of the island, with a taxi rank and local buses running right beside the pier.
One of the most popular and well-known islands within the Cyclades, Santorini is the perfect place to visit, no matter what it is you are looking for. With its rugged landscape that was caused by a volcanic eruption over 2000 years ago, there are mountains and beaches galore here, with red and black sands, as well as stunning houses and buildings scattered across the island.
Santorini (Thira) ferries are operated by connecting Santorini with 30 destinations. Santorini (Thira) Ferries sail around 40 times a day and up to 202 times a week.
Santorini (Thira) ferries sail to Milos, Katapola (Amorgos), Serifos, Tinos, Syros, Rhodes, Chalki, Sifnos, Heraklion, Kimolos, Naxos, Paros, Ios, Koufonissi, Folegandros, Anafi, Athens (Piraeus), Kea, Agios Nikolaos, Mykonos, Athens (Rafina), Kasos, Sitia, Sikinos, Thirasia, Athens (Lavrio), Rethymno, Karpathos, Diafani, Kythnos.
The price of a ferry from Santorini (Thira) starts at around $404.79. Santorini (Thira) ferries can range between $404.79 and $35.35 depending on various factors such as the route, season, operator and type of ship.
The fastest ferry from Santorini (Thira) is on the Santorini (Thira) - Thirasia ferry in 20m with SeaJets.
Car ferries do sail from Santorini (Thira) and are operated by Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Minoan Lines, Golden Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines. View our Deal Finder to compare car ferry prices and tickets.
Foot passengers can travel on ferries from Santorini (Thira) with SeaJets, Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines, Golden Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Small Cyclades Lines.
You can take your pet on the ferry from Santorini (Thira) with SeaJets, Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines, Golden Star Ferries, Zante Ferries. For more information about pet accommodation and fees please view our Deal Finder.
Cabins are available on some ferry routes from Santorini (Thira). Operators that have cabins on ferries from Santorini (Thira) include Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Minoan Lines, Golden Star Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines. Check our Deal Finder for the best option for you.
There is only one ferry port on Santorini, but this is unfortunately a very small port, that can get incredibly busy, especially at peak times, so be sure to bear this in mind when looking to travel to Santorini. At the ferry port, there are basic amenities available, such as toilets and seating areas, as well as 2 small shops, and some coffee shops, and there is also plenty of access to the rest of the island from here, with buses running daily, as well as taxis.
