Heraklion – Karpathos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Heraklion – Karpathos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Heraklion to Karpathos. Heraklion Karpathos ferries cost around $57 and $444, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Heraklion Karpathos ferries.
Heraklion Karpathos ferry sailings typycally depart from Heraklion at around 04:00. The last ferry leaves at 20:15.
The Heraklion Karpathos ferry trip can take around 6 hours 30 minutes. The fastest Heraklion to Karpathos ferry is around 6 hours 5 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 2 weekly sailings from Heraklion to Karpathos serviced by Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Heraklion Karpathos ferry prices typically range between $57* and $444*. The average price is typically $109*. The cheapest ferries from Heraklion to Karpathos start from $57*. The average price for a foot passenger is $85*. The average price for a car is $439*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.
The distance between Heraklion to Karpathos is approximately 144 miles (231km) or 125 nautical miles.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries allow cars on board ferries between Heraklion and Karpathos. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Heraklion and Karpathos.
Foot passengers can travel on the Heraklion to Karpathos ferry with Blue Star Ferries.
Pets currently are not allowed on ferries from Heraklion to Karpathos.
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The Greek city of Heraklion is the capital and largest city on the island of Crete. A popular visitor attraction near the city is Knossos, which is around 5 km from Heraklion. This important archaeological site was the Palace of King Minos and home to the Minotaur, if legend is to be believed. The palace was built over the remains of a former Neolithic settlement in around 1900 BC.
An important attraction in the city itself is the Archaeological Museum which can be found on one corner of the central Eleftherias Square, in a converted power station. The museum collects and displays many artefacts from Knossos, Archanes, Phaestos, Zakros and many other important archaeological sites on the island. The museum's collection spans several thousand years and includes the Phaestos disc, classic Hellenic and Roman sculptures, frescos, jewellery, wall paintings and pottery.
Visitors to Heraklion can take a ferry from the port, which is important for both passenger services and cargo, to destinations including Santorini, Ios, Paros, Mykonos and Rhodes. There are also daily sailings to the mainland port of Piraeus.
The Greek island of Karpathos lies in the Aegean Sea and is the second largest of the Dodecanese group of islands. The island sits between the neighbouring islands of Crete and Rhodes and is widely regarded as being one of the most spectacular of all the Greek islands. Unlike many of its neighbours, and probably as a result of its relatively remote location, Karpathos only began to develop in the last couple of decades. However, the development that has taken place is largely restricted to the southern parts of the island. The northern and central parts of the island have retained their authenticity and are largely unspoilt, with pretty little villages that seem miles away from tourism. Perhaps the island's most famous features are its beaches with golden sand and crystal clear waters. The island is popular with families and also with hikers who like to explore the many trekking paths that criss cross the island.
Ferries from Karpathos depart to the ports of Piraeus, Rhodes, Heraklion, Milos, Anafi, Sitia, Santorini, Chalki and Kasos.
