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

The cheapest way to get from Samos to Karpathos is to ferry and bus which costs €100 - €210 and takes 15h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Samos to Karpathos is to fly which takes 6h and costs €70 - €260.

Is there a direct ferry between Samos and Karpathos?

No, there is no direct ferry from Samos to Karpathos. However, there are services departing from Samos and arriving at Karpathos via Kusadasi, Port of Patmos, Port of Kos and Halki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 58m.

How far is it from Samos to Karpathos?

The distance between Samos and Karpathos is 282 km.

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

The best way to get from Samos to Karpathos without a car is to ferry and car ferry which takes 13h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Samos to Karpathos, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Karpathos?

There are 364+ hotels available in Karpathos.

Samos to Karpathos - 4 ways to travel via plane, ferry, car ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Samos to Karpathos by plane, ferry, car ferry, 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.

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1. Fly from Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI) to Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK)plane SMI - AOK
6h
€70–260
Ferry, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Samos to Kusadasiferry
2. Take the ferry from Kusadasi to Port of Patmosferry
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Patmos to Port of Koscarferry
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Kos to Chalkicarferry
5. Take the ferry from Halki to Karpathosferry Bsf
13h 58m
Ferry, car ferry via Agios Kirykos
1. Take the ferry from Vathy Samou to Ag. Kirykosferry Bsf
2. Take the car ferry from Agios Kirikos to Port of Kalymnoscarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Kalymnos to Chalkicarferry
4. Take the ferry from Halki to Karpathosferry Bsf
14h 8m
€93–179
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Samos to Kusadasiferry
2. Take the bus from Kuşadası to Izmir Otogarbus
3. Take the bus from Izmir Otogar to Marmarisbus
4. Take the ferry from Marmaris to Port of Rhodesferry
5. Take the ferry from Rhodes to Karpathosferry Bsf
15h 16m
€108–201

Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI) to Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK) flights

8Weekly Planes

3h 50mAverage Duration

€70Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 281.9 km
Duration: 6h

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

Sky Express and Aegean Airlines fly from Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI) to Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK) once daily.

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How to get fromSamos to Karpathosby plane, ferry, car ferry or bus

There are 4 ways to get from Samos to Karpathos by plane, ferry, car ferry, or bus

Fly

Ferry, car ferry

Ferry, car ferry via Agios Kirykos

Ferry, bus