Athens (Piraeus) – Karpathos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Athens (Piraeus) – Karpathos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Connecting the port city of Piraeus on the coast of Greece with the island of Karpathos in the ItalyDodecanese Islands, this ferry route provides an essential link between the mainland of Greece and the Dodecanese Islands. From the port city of Piraeus, part of the Athens urban sprawl, and the largest port in the whole of Europe, and has its own rich history separate to Athens, thanks to its use as a harbour, and has many different sights and attractions; to the island of Karpathos, the second largest island in the Dodecanese Islands, and is one of the most unspoilt islands, with only the southern part developed for tourists and visitors, making this the ideal place to visit to see the authentic Greek architecture and landscapes, as well as the untouched beaches that many come here to see.
With up to 3 ferries running per week, provided by 2 ferry operators, and with sail times of around 20 hours and 25 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.
Piraeus to Karpathos 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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| Athens (Piraeus) - Karpathos Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Athens | |
| Destination Country | Dodecanese Islands | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | $237 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 3 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 17 h 35 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 13 h 30 m | |
| First Ferry | 08:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 20:00 | |
| Distance | 252 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
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.
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.
You are currently able to take your car with you on this ferry route.
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.
