The cheapest and fastest ferries from Karpathos (Island) to Crete (Island)
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
6 h 15 m
Average duration
6 h 15 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
213 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Karpathos (Island) to Crete (Island) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karpathos (Island) to Crete (Island) will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £15.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Karpathos (Island) for Crete (Island) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu 11 Dec the direct ferries cover the 213 km distance in an average of 6 h 15 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 6 h 15 m .
The slowest ferries will take 6 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare ferry and flight for Karpathos (Island) to Crete (Island)
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Karpathos (Island) to Crete (Island) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 4h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £80.
Distance: 115 nautical miles (213 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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£16 Average Price Cheapest | £151 Average Price |
5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 4h 16m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 9h 3m Average total duration 6h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Karpathos (Island) to Crete (Island) ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Karpathos (Island) to Crete (Island) ferries for today, Wednesday 10 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 18:15 Karpathos (Island) | 6h15 | 00:30 Crete (Island) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Karpathos (Island) to Crete (Island)
Ferries from Karpathos (Island) to Crete (Island) run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 16m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 3 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 04:00, the last at 23:30. The fastest ferry covers the 115 nautical miles (213 km) distance in 5h 10m. There are 5 sailings per week. Ferries from Karpathos (Island) to Crete (Island) are available to foot passengers.


Distance 115 nautical miles (213 km) |
Average sailing duration 4h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Ferries per day 3 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 5 |
Fastest ferry 5h 10m |
First ferry 04:00 |
Last ferry 23:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries, Seajets from Karpathos (Island) to Crete (Island)You can travel by ferry between Karpathos (Island) to Crete (Island) with Blue Star Ferries, Seajets for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Karpathos (Island) to Crete (Island) ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karpathos (Island) to Crete (Island) by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Crete (Island), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Karpathos (Island) and Crete (Island)
- 08:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 14:00
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- To Perasma Family Restaurant (0.3km)
- Acropolis (0.5km)
- Posidon Taverna (0.7km)
- Main companies are Karpathos Taxi and Island Taxi.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Karpathos Port Stop
- 06:00-22:00 Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Kouzina EPE (0.3km)
- Paralia Seaside Restaurant (0.5km)
- Ligo Krasi Ligo Thalassa (0.6km)
- Main companies are Heraklion Taxi and Radio Taxi Knossos.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Stop: Heraklion Port
- 08:00-20:00 Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Inodion (0.3km)
- Mitsakakis (0.4km)
- Ziafeti (0.5km)
- Main companies are Sitia Taxi and Radio Taxi Sitia.
- Free
- Bus Line 3, Sitia Port Stop
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