Athens (Piraeus) – Karpathos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Athens (Piraeus) – Karpathos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
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The Athens (Piraeus) Karpathos ferry typically departs from Athens (Piraeus) at around 17:00.
The average duration of a Athens (Piraeus) Karpathos ferry is around 15h 52m. The fastest sailings are approximately 13h 25m. 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 Athens (Piraeus) to Karpathos provided by Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Athens (Piraeus) Karpathos ferry prices typically range between $158.37* and $694.47*. The average price is typically $317.06*. The cheapest Athens (Piraeus) Karpathos ferry prices start from $157.63*. The average price for a foot passenger is $237.72*. The average price for a car is $967.64*.
Pricing will vary depending on the number of passengers, vehicle type, route, and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Athens (Piraeus) and Karpathos is approximately 290.1 miles (466.8km) or 252.1 nautical miles.
Foot passengers are allowed on ferries between between Athens (Piraeus) 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.
Pets are welcome on board Athens (Piraeus) Karpathos ferries with Blue Star Ferries. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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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 can be found in the Attica region of Greece along the east coast of the Saronic Gulf about 12 km south west of Athens, the Greek capital. Piraeus is the largest ferry port in Europe and one of the largest in the world when it comes to passenger transportation with services provided by every major ferry company in Greece. Approximately 20 million passengers pass through its doors each year and the port provides the main link between the Greek mainland and the Aegean islands and Crete. Piraeus proves the gateway from the Greek mainland to all of the main holiday destinations in Greece and some of the less popular ones too. Piraeus is also famous for its football team – Olympiakos who regularly feature in the UEFA Champions League.
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.
