The cheapest and fastest ferries from Karpathos to Santorini (Island)
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
13 h 15 m
Average duration
13 h 15 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
186 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Karpathos 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 to Santorini (Island) will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Karpathos for Santorini (Island) on Sun, Nov 23, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 23 the direct ferries cover the 186 km distance in an average of 13 h 15 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 13 h 15 m .
On Sun, Nov 23 the slowest ferries will take 13 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 to Santorini (Island)
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Karpathos to Santorini (Island) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €85. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 9h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €85, and a flight costs an average of €227.
Distance: 100 nautical miles (186 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
€85 Average price Cheapest | €227 Average price |
10h 30m Average total duration Fastest 9h 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 14h 20m Average total duration 11h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Karpathos to Santorini (Island) ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Karpathos to Santorini (Island) ferries for today, Sunday, November 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:50 AM Karpathos | 13h15 | 1:05 AM Santorini (Island) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Karpathos to Santorini (Island)
Ferries from Karpathos to Santorini (Island) run on average 1 times per day, taking around 9h 30m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $105 (€85) if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest ferry covers the 100 nautical miles (186 km) distance in 6h 40m. There are 2 sailings per week. Ferries from Karpathos to Santorini (Island) are available to foot passengers.

Distance 100 nautical miles (186 km) |
Average sailing duration 9h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $105 (€85) |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 6h 40m |
First ferry 00:20 |
Last ferry 23:50 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Karpathos to Santorini (Island)You can travel by ferry between Karpathos to Santorini (Island) with Blue Star Ferries for as low as $105 (€85). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Ferry from Karpathos to Santorini (Island)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karpathos 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 0.4 miles (698 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Athinios Port, located 4.6 miles (7.4 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Karpathos to Santorini (Island)
- 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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