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

The cheapest way to get from Zakynthos to Karpathos is to bus and ferry and bus and train and ferry which costs €60 - €90 and takes 27h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zakynthos to Karpathos is to fly and ferry which takes 9h 59m and costs €100 - €220.

How far is it from Zakynthos to Karpathos?

The distance between Zakynthos and Karpathos is 908 km.

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

The best way to get from Zakynthos to Karpathos without a car is to bus and ferry and ferry which takes 25h 33m and costs €65 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 25h 33m to get from Zakynthos to Karpathos, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Karpathos?

There are 298+ hotels available in Karpathos.

Zakynthos to Karpathos - 6 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Zakynthos to Karpathos by busferry, ferry, bus, plane, or train

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

Bus and ferry, ferry
best
1. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
2. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to KarpathosBsf
25h 33m
€66–90
Bus and ferry, bus, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Patras
2. Take the bus from Patra to KiatoC3e / ...
3. Take the train from Kiato to PiraeusRe
4. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to KarpathosBsf
27h 24m
€62–87
Bus and ferry, bus, ferry via Chania
1. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Patras
2. Take the busferry from Patra to Chania
3. Take the bus from Chania to Heraklion
4. Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Sitia
5. Take the ferry from Sitia to KarpathosBsf
27h 50m
€76–105
Fly to Karpathos Island National Airport
1. Fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK)ZTH - AOK
17h 15m
€71–261
Bus and ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Patras
2. Take the bus from Patras to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
3. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to KarpathosBsf
27h 33m
€72–95
Fly to Rhodes International Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Rhodes International Airport (RHO)ZTH - RHO
2. Take the ferry from Rhodes to Karpathos
9h 59m
€109–212

Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK) flights

9Weekly Planes

19h 23mAverage Duration

€70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 908 km
Duration: 25h 33m

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

Olympic Air, Sky Express, and two other airlines fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK) once daily.

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How to get fromZakynthos to Karpathosby busferry, ferry, bus, plane or train

There are 6 ways to get from Zakynthos to Karpathos by busferry, ferry, bus, plane, or train

Bus and ferry, ferry

Bus and ferry, bus, train, ferry

Bus and ferry, bus, ferry via Chania

Fly to Karpathos Island National Airport

Bus and ferry, bus, ferry

Fly to Rhodes International Airport, ferry