There are 7 ways to get from Patras to Karpathos by bus, train, ferry, busferry, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train, ferry
best- Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus C3e / ...
- Take the train from Kiato to Piraeustrain Re
- Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Karpathosferry Bsf
18h 49m€123–290Bus, train to Athens International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus
- Take the train from Kiato to Ano Liosiatrain
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK)plane ATH - AOK
8h 3m€78–241Bus and ferry, bus, ferry
- Take the busferry from Patra to Chaniabusferry
- Take the bus from Chania to Heraklionbus
- Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Sitiabus
- Take the ferry from Sitia to Karpathosferry Bsf
24h 21m€97–143Bus and ferry to Zakynthos International Airport, fly
- Take the busferry from Patras to Zakynthosbusferry
- Fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK)plane ZTH - AOK
15h 55m€100–337Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Patras to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
- Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Karpathosferry Bsf
19h 31m€131–303Bus to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly
- Take the bus from Patras to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK)plane SKG - AOK
13h 9m€177–353Bus to Ioannina National Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Aigio to Ioanninabus
- Fly from Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK)plane IOA - AOK
13h 43m€136–406
Patras to Karpathos by bus, train, foot, and ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Patras to Karpathos is to bus and ferry and bus and ferry which costs €95 - €150 and takes 24h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Patras to Karpathos is to bus and train and fly which takes 8h 3m and costs €75 - €250.
The distance between Patras and Karpathos is 787 km.
The best way to get from Patras to Karpathos without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 18h 49m and costs €120 - €290.
It takes approximately 18h 49m to get from Patras to Karpathos, including transfers.
There are 417+ hotels available in Karpathos.
What companies run services between Patras, Greece and Karpathos, Greece?
There is no direct connection from Patras to Karpathos. However, you can take the bus to Kiato, walk to Kiato, take the train to Piraeus, walk to Port Of Piraeus, then take the ferry to Karpathos. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Patra to Karpathos via Chania, Chania, Heraklion, Heraklion Central Station, Sitia, and Sitia in around 24h 21m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Zakynthos International Airport to Karpathos Island National Airport via Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140–400
Flights from Zakynthos International Airport to Karpathos Island National Airport via Athens International Airport, Rhodes
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–370
Flights from Athens International Airport to Karpathos Island National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–200
Flights from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to Karpathos Island National Airport via Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–310
Flights from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to Karpathos Island National Airport via Rhodes
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €130–330
Flights from Ioannina National Airport to Karpathos Island National Airport via Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150–440
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Kiato to Piraeus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Kiato to Ano Liosia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Bus from Patra to Kiato
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Bus from Patra to Kiato
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
- Phone
- +30 21 0891 9800
- bluestarferries@bluestarferries.com
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
Ferry from Port of Piraeus to Karpathos
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €110–270
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
Ferry from Sitia to Karpathos
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25–65
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
Ferry from Port of Piraeus to Karpathos
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €110–270
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
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