The cheapest and fastest ferries from Piraeus to Karpathos (Island)
Cheapest price
$72
Average price
$72
Fastest journey
19 h
Average duration
19 h
Ferries per day
1
Distance
406 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Piraeus to Karpathos (Island) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Piraeus to Karpathos (Island) will cost around $72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $72.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Piraeus for Karpathos (Island) on Fri, Nov 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct ferries cover the 406 km distance in an average of 19 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 19 h .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest ferries will take 19 h 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 Piraeus to Karpathos (Island)
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Piraeus to Karpathos (Island) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €47, and a flight costs an average of €46.
Distance: 219 nautical miles (406 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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€57 Average price Cheapest | €111 Average price |
18h 11m Average total duration 17h 11m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Piraeus to Karpathos (Island) ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Piraeus to Karpathos (Island) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:00 PM Piraeus | 17h35 | 7:35 AM Karpathos (Island) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Piraeus | 17h35 | 10:35 AM Karpathos (Island) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Piraeus to Karpathos (Island)

Distance 219 nautical miles (406 km) |
Average sailing duration 17h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $57 (€47) |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 3 |
Fastest ferry 14h 45m |
First ferry 00:50 |
Last ferry 23:40 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Piraeus to Karpathos (Island) start from as low as $57 (€47) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $70 (€57) depending on the train type and class.
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Piraeus to Karpathos (Island)You can travel by ferry between Piraeus to Karpathos (Island) with Blue Star Ferries for as low as $56 (€46). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
FAQs: Ferry from Piraeus to Karpathos (Island)

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Piraeus, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Karpathos, located 13.7 miles (22.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Piraeus to Karpathos (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
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