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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Karpathos (Island) to Heraklion
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
6 h 15 m
Average duration
6 h 15 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
182 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Karpathos (Island) to Heraklion is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karpathos (Island) to Heraklion will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Karpathos (Island) for Heraklion on Thu, Nov 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct ferries cover the 182 km distance in an average of 6 h 15 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 6 h 15 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest ferries will take 6 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare ferry and flight for Karpathos (Island) to Heraklion
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Karpathos (Island) to Heraklion among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €16, and a flight costs an average of €88.
Distance: 98 nautical miles (182 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
€17 Average price Cheapest | €145 Average price |
6h 47m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 7h 47m Average total duration Fastest 4h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Karpathos (Island) to Heraklion ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Karpathos (Island) to Heraklion ferries for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:15 PM Karpathos (Island) | 6h15 | 12:30 AM Heraklion | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Karpathos (Island) to Heraklion
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Distance 98 nautical miles (182 km) |
Average sailing duration 5h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Ferries per day 3 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 4 |
Fastest ferry 5h 10m |
First ferry 04:00 |
Last ferry 23:15 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Karpathos (Island) to Heraklion start from as low as $20 (€16) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $21 (€17) depending on the train type and class.
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Karpathos (Island) to HeraklionYou can travel by ferry between Karpathos (Island) to Heraklion with Blue Star Ferries for as low as $20 (€16). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
FAQs: Ferry from Karpathos (Island) to Heraklion
Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Karpathos, which is located around 13.7 miles (22.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Heraklion Port, located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Karpathos (Island) to Heraklion
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 08:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 14:00
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- To Perasma Family Restaurant (0.3km)
- Acropolis (0.5km)
- Posidon Taverna (0.7km)
- Main companies are Karpathos Taxi and Island Taxi.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Karpathos Port Stop
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