The cheapest and fastest ferries from Karpathos (Island) to Santorini (Island)
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
10 h 15 m
Average duration
10 h 15 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Karpathos (Island) to Santorini (Island) 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 Santorini (Island) will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Karpathos (Island) for Santorini (Island) on Thu, Dec 11, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 11 the direct ferries cover the 174 km distance in an average of 10 h 15 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 10 h 15 m .
On Thu, Dec 11 the slowest ferries will take 10 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 Santorini (Island)
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Karpathos (Island) to Santorini (Island) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €24, and a flight costs an average of €91.
Distance: 93 nautical miles (174 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
€25 Average price Cheapest | €175 Average price |
10h 45m Average total duration 9h 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Karpathos (Island) to Santorini (Island) ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Karpathos (Island) to Santorini (Island) ferries for today, Wednesday, December 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:50 PM Karpathos (Island) | 7h50 | 11:40 PM Santorini (Island) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Karpathos (Island) to Santorini (Island)
Ferries from Karpathos (Island) to Santorini (Island) run on average 2 times per day, taking around 9h 45m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) if you book in advance.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 10:50, the last at 23:50. The fastest ferry covers the 93 nautical miles (174 km) distance in 7h 50m. There are 4 sailings per week. Ferries from Karpathos (Island) to Santorini (Island) are available to foot passengers.

Distance 93 nautical miles (174 km) |
Average sailing duration 9h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 4 |
Fastest ferry 7h 50m |
First ferry 10:50 |
Last ferry 23:50 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Karpathos (Island) to Santorini (Island)You can travel by ferry between Karpathos (Island) to Santorini (Island) with Blue Star Ferries for as low as $29 (€24). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Ferry from Karpathos (Island) to Santorini (Island)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karpathos (Island) to Santorini (Island) by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Santorini (Island), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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 Athinios Port, located 4.5 miles (7.3 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Karpathos (Island) to Santorini (Island)
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Roka Kafeneio (0.6km)
- To Psaraki (0.8km)
- The Cave of Nikolas (0.9km)
- Main companies are Santorini Taxi and Thira Taxi.
- Free
- Bus Line: KTEL, Stop: Athinios Port
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