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Karpathos – Athens (Piraeus)

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Karpathos – Athens (Piraeus)

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Ferry from Karpathos to Athens (Piraeus)

Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Karpathos to Athens (Piraeus). Karpathos Athens (Piraeus) ferries cost around $74 and $548, 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 Karpathos Athens (Piraeus) ferries.

Ferry times from Karpathos to Athens (Piraeus)

Karpathos Athens (Piraeus) ferry sailings typycally depart from Karpathos at around 11:05. The last ferry leaves at 21:15.

How long is the ferry from Karpathos to Athens (Piraeus)?

The Karpathos Athens (Piraeus) ferry trip can take around 16 hours 20 minutes. The fastest Karpathos to Athens (Piraeus) ferry is around 13 hours. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.

Karpathos Athens (Piraeus) Ferry Operator Schedules

There are around 3 weekly sailings from Karpathos to Athens (Piraeus) serviced by Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can vary by season and operator.

Ferry prices from Karpathos to Athens (Piraeus)

Karpathos Athens (Piraeus) ferry prices typically range between $74* and $548*. The average price is typically $147*. The cheapest ferries from Karpathos to Athens (Piraeus) start from $74*. The average price for a foot passenger is $141*. The average price for a car is $819*.

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 March 25.

How far is it from Karpathos to Athens (Piraeus)?

The distance between Karpathos to Athens (Piraeus) is approximately 290 miles (467km) or 252 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Karpathos Athens (Piraeus) ferry?

Yes, Blue Star Ferries allow cars on board ferries between Karpathos and Athens (Piraeus). Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Karpathos and Athens (Piraeus).

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Karpathos to Athens (Piraeus)?

Foot passengers can travel on the Karpathos to Athens (Piraeus) ferry with Blue Star Ferries.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Karpathos to Athens (Piraeus)?

Pets can travel on ferries from Karpathos to Athens (Piraeus) with Blue Star Ferries. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
 

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Karpathos Guide

Located in the Dodecanese group of the islands, the Greek island of Karpathos lies in the eastern Aegean Sea and is the second largest of the Dodecanese islands. Its relatively remote location has meant that the island has managed to retain many of its traditions and customs, traditional dress and dialect which resembles the dialect of the Greek island of Crete and of Cyprus.

The island's north has many rugged mountains but in contrast the south of the island is quite fertile, and visitors can see many wildflowers during the winter and spring. The island's coastal areas are characterised by beautiful beaches which tend to be quiet and are often nestled between the island's cliffs. The island's beaches differ quite markedly from each other which is dependent on the beach's location. The east coast beaches tend to be smaller and gravelly, but tend not to be too windy. The beaches on the south coast tend to have fine white sand as do the beaches on the island's west coast, although these are the most exposed to the Meltemi and are only really available when the wind isn't too strong. Finally, the beaches in the north are difficult to get to and are really only accessible by sea or by jeep.

Ferries from Karpathos depart to the ports of Piraeus, Rhodes, Heraklion, Milos, Anafi, Sitia, Santorini, Chalki and Kasos.


Athens (Piraeus) Guide

The Greek city and port of Piraeus is one of the largest ports in the whole of the Mediterranean, and the third largest in the world, and has become a major hub for the ferry network that spans the Aegean Sea. Piraeus is an important city in its own right despite the fact that it is frequently considered to be a suburb of Athens, the Greek capital, which is only a very short distance away. Despite its proximity to Athens, Piraeus' waterfront has its own distinct appearance and visitors will see that the most appealing parts of the city are located around its eastern quarter, alongside both Mikrolimano Harbour and Zea Marina. A popular event in Piraeus is the Ecocinema International Film Festival which is held annually in late February and is where a number of films are screened at the Atticon Cinema and the Cineac Cinema, which are both located in the city's Town Hall Square.

Full of restaurants, bars and nightclubs, the waterfront district was greatly redeveloped in time for the Athens Olympics and as a result a new harbour front promenade was created that is lined with trees and passes the medieval city walls. The walls serve as a reminder and as an insight into the city's rich past.

Karpathos to Athens (Piraeus)
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 2025-03-17 and 2025-03-23

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries 16:30 05:30 13 hours Wed
Blue Star Ferries 21:15 13:35 16 hours 20 minutes Fri
Blue Star Ferries 23:59 18:00 18 hours 1 minute Mon

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