What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Karpathos?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Karpathos is to ferry which costs €59 and takes 19h.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Karpathos?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Karpathos is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs €50 - €120.

Is there a direct ferry between Athens and Karpathos?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Port of Piraeus and arriving at Karpathos. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 19h.

How far is it from Athens to Karpathos?

The distance between Athens and Karpathos is 446 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Athens to Karpathos?

Book your Athens to Karpathos ferry tickets online with Omio.

How do I travel from Athens to Karpathos without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Karpathos without a car is to ferry which takes 19h and costs €59.

How long does it take to get from Athens to Karpathos?

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Athens to Karpathos, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Karpathos?

There are 335+ hotels available in Karpathos.

Athens to Karpathos - 5 ways to travel via plane, ferry, bus and ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Karpathos by plane, ferry, busferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Karpathos Island National Airport
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK)ATH - AOK
4h 32m
€54–119
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to KarpathosBsf
19h
€59
Bus and ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the busferry from Port of Piraeus to Chania
2. Take the bus from Chania to Heraklion
3. Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Sitia
4. Take the ferry from Sitia to KarpathosBsf
21h 45m
€59–78
Fly to Rhodes International Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Rhodes International Airport (RHO)ATH - RHO
2. Take the ferry from Rhodes to Karpathos
8h 21m
€62–130
Fly to Sitia Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sitia Airport (JSH)ATH - JSH
2. Take the ferry from Sitia to Karpathos
7h 34m
€70–216

Athens to Karpathos by ferry

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Distance: 446.4 km
Duration: 4h 32m

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

Sky Express and Olympic Air fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK) once daily. Alternatively, Blue Star Ferries operates a ferry from Port of Piraeus to Karpathos 4 times a week. Tickets cost €59 and the journey takes 19h.

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How to get fromAthens to Karpathosby plane, ferry, busferry or bus

There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Karpathos by plane, ferry, busferry, or bus

Fly to Karpathos Island National Airport

Ferry

Bus and ferry, bus, ferry

Fly to Rhodes International Airport, ferry

Fly to Sitia Airport, ferry