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Crete to Karpathos ferries

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Trip Overview

The average ferry between Crete and Karpathos takes 6h 32m and the fastest ferry takes 6h 30m. The ferry runs, on average, 2 times per week from Crete to Karpathos. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 32m
Duration
224 km
Distance
€55
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Crete to Karpathos ferry times

Ferries run twice a week between Crete and Karpathos. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Crete is at 5:30 AM which arrives into Karpathos at 12:00 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    ferry ferry 6h 35m • Direct

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    ferry ferry 6h 30m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Crete to Karpathos? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Crete to Karpathos.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 224.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Crete, Greece and Karpathos, Greece?

Blue Star Ferries operates a ferry from Heraklion to Karpathos 4 times a week. Tickets cost €45–110 and the journey takes 6h 35m.

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