The cheapest and fastest ferries from Karpathos to Heraklion
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
6 h 15 m
Average duration
7 h 3 m
Ferries per day
4
Distance
189 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Karpathos to Heraklion is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karpathos to Heraklion will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £15.
Of the 4 ferries that leave Karpathos for Heraklion every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu 11 Jun the direct ferries cover the 189 km distance in an average of 7 h 3 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 6 h 15 m .
The slowest ferries will take 7 h 50 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.
19:156h15Karpathos1:30Heraklion£151One-way0 changes
21:357h50Karpathos5:25Heraklion£151One-way0 changes
18:156h15Karpathos0:30Heraklion£151One-way0 changes
20:357h50Karpathos4:25Heraklion£161One-way0 changes
19:156h15Karpathos1:30Heraklion£151One-way0 changes
18:156h15Karpathos0:30Heraklion£151One-way0 changes
21:357h50Karpathos5:25Heraklion£151One-way0 changes
20:357h50Karpathos4:25Heraklion£161One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare ferry and flight for Karpathos to Heraklion
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Karpathos to Heraklion 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 3h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £83.
Distance: 102 nautical miles (189 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
£15 Average Price Cheapest | £115 Average Price |
4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 9h 8m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Karpathos to Heraklion Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 19:50 | Arrival Time 00:30 | Duration 4h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 08:25 | Arrival Time 14:15 | Duration 5h50 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 21:35 | Arrival Time 05:25 | Duration 7h50 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 20:35 | Arrival Time 04:25 | Duration 7h50 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 10:55 | Arrival Time 18:40 | Duration 7h45 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 13:15 | Arrival Time 19:30 | Duration 6h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 19:15 | Arrival Time 01:30 | Duration 6h15 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 18:15 | Arrival Time 00:30 | Duration 6h15 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 14:50 | Arrival Time 20:00 | Duration 5h10 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 12:50 | Arrival Time 18:00 | Duration 5h10 | Sailing Days Sun |
Live departures
Karpathos to Heraklion ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Karpathos to Heraklion ferries for today, Tuesday 9 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:50 Karpathos | 4h40 | 0:30 Heraklion | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Karpathos to Heraklion by ferry or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Karpathos to Heraklion
Ferries from Karpathos to Heraklion run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. 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 00:05, the last at 23:30. The fastest ferry covers the 102 nautical miles (189 km) distance in 4h 40m. There are 5 sailings per week. Ferries from Karpathos to Heraklion are available to foot passengers.

Distance 102 nautical miles (189 km) |
Average sailing duration 3h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Ferries per day 3 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 5 |
Fastest ferry 4h 40m |
First ferry 0:05 |
Last ferry 23:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 14 days |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Karpathos to HeraklionYou can travel by ferry between Karpathos to Heraklion with Blue Star Ferries 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 to Heraklion ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karpathos to Heraklion 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 Heraklion, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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