The cheapest and fastest ferries from Santorini (Island) to Karpathos (Island)
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
13 h 30 m
Average duration
13 h 30 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Santorini (Island) 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 Santorini (Island) to Karpathos (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 Santorini (Island) for Karpathos (Island) on Tue, Dec 23, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 23 the direct ferries cover the 174 km distance in an average of 13 h 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 13 h 30 m .
On Tue, Dec 23 the slowest ferries will take 13 h 30 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 Santorini (Island) to Karpathos (Island)
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Santorini (Island) to Karpathos (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 7h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €24, and a flight costs an average of €132.
Distance: 93 nautical miles (174 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
€25 Average price Cheapest | €211 Average price |
12h 5m Average total duration 11h 5m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 10h 40m Average total duration Fastest 7h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Santorini (Island) to Karpathos (Island) ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Santorini (Island) to Karpathos (Island) ferries for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:50 PM Santorini (Island) | 13h30 | 10:20 AM Karpathos (Island) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Santorini (Island) to Karpathos (Island)
Ferries from Santorini (Island) to Karpathos (Island) run on average 2 times per day, taking around 11h 5m. 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 00:50, the last at 23:50. The fastest ferry covers the 93 nautical miles (174 km) distance in 7h 55m. There are 2 sailings per week. Ferries from Santorini (Island) to Karpathos (Island) are available to foot passengers.

Distance 93 nautical miles (174 km) |
Average sailing duration 11h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 7h 55m |
First ferry 00:50 |
Last ferry 23:50 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Santorini (Island) to Karpathos (Island)You can travel by ferry between Santorini (Island) to Karpathos (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 Santorini (Island) to Karpathos (Island)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santorini (Island) to Karpathos (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 Karpathos (Island), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Santorini (Island) to Karpathos (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
- 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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