Heraklion – Karpathos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Heraklion – Karpathos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
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The Crete (Heraklion) Karpathos ferry typically departs from Crete (Heraklion) at around 04:00.
The average duration of a Crete (Heraklion) Karpathos ferry is around 6h 31m. The fastest sailings are approximately 6h 30m. Sailing times can vary; durations often differ between ferry operators, type of ship and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 1 weekly sailing from Crete (Heraklion) to Karpathos provided by Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Crete (Heraklion) Karpathos ferry prices typically range between $64.47* and $516.56*. The average price is typically $93.39*. The cheapest Crete (Heraklion) Karpathos ferry prices start from $64.47*. The average price for a foot passenger is $64.47*. The average price for a car is $516.56*.
Pricing will vary depending on the number of passengers, vehicle type, route, and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Crete (Heraklion) and Karpathos is approximately 143.5 miles (231.0km) or 124.7 nautical miles.
Foot passengers are allowed on ferries between between Crete (Heraklion) and Karpathos with Blue Star Ferries. Please note that the availability of foot passenger services may vary between ferry operators. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for foot passenger ferries.
Currently, you can not bring your pets on ferries from Crete (Heraklion) to Karpathos.
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| Crete (Heraklion) - Karpathos Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | A$92* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 6h 31m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 6h 30m | |
| First Ferry | 04:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 05:30 | |
| Distance | 124 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Heraklion ferry port is located next to the city on the central northern coast of the island of Crete in the southern part of the Aegean Sea at the foot of the Greek islands. The ferry port which is around 500 metres to the east of the Koules fortress and all ships depart from the western part of the port at piers 1 and 2. As well as providing a gateway to the Island of Crete for tourists, Heraklion has for many years served the needs of the Cretan residents with the movement of goods to and from the island. Heraklion port is connected on a daily basis with mainland Greece by modern, luxurious and fast passenger ferries. There are also year round connections to the Dodecanese and seasonal services to many of the Cyclades islands. On an annual basis more than 2 million passengers as well as millions of tons of cargo will pass through Heraklion port. Heraklion itself is the fifth largest city in Greece.
The island of Karpathos is a bastion of Greek tradition. This roughhewn sliver of land, found in the far-flung reaches of Greece’s vast collection of Aegean Sea islands, has preserved many of its ancient customs and a unique island dialect. Some locals still wear the native dress too; a peculiar style of brightly-coloured patterns stitched onto fabric of contrasting black. Literary buffs will also recognise Karpathos from the pages of Homer’s epic poem the Iliad as a participant in the Trojan War. With such a deep-rooted culture and an average temperature that surpasses that of any other region in Greece, there is little wonder Karpathos has blossomed into such a popular tourist destination. During the summer, visitors flock to the island to make the most of the sultry Mediterranean warmth from one of the beaches that run in a broken chain along the rutted coastline. From here one can watch the sun set over the glistening blue surf of the Carpathian Sea. The port in Karpathos is found in the town of Karpathos that sits on the edge of a bay to the south-east. It is a small facility formed around an artificial inlet created by a single pier and a breakwater. Ferries leave from a wide spot on the surrounding promenade, just before the road tapers into the pier. Though there is no terminal building, passengers can make use of the facilities that line the curve of the promenade, including an ATM machine and a host of cafes and restaurants selling hot food and drink. Though the island is largely remote and dominated by a vista of steep, barren hills, most populated areas are well supported by a number of transport links. Though most locals travel across Karpathos’ twisting network of paved roads by car, visitors will find it far easier to make use of the year-round bus service that shuttles passengers between the major towns of Olympos, Diafani and Karpathos. Fixed-rate taxis called agoraias can also be found lurking by the harbour offering reasonably-priced trips to a range of destinations. A vast number of ferry routes currently operate from the port in Karpathos throughout the week. Services hosted by Anek Lines stretch in all directions, largely to the neighbouring islands across the Aegean Sea: Kasos, Chalki, Rhodes, Thira, Anafi, Milos, and the towns of Sitia and Heraklion on the large island of Crete. Another service makes the longer voyage north to the Greek mainland and the city of Piraeus near the centre of Athens.
