The cheapest and fastest ferries from Santorini (Island) to Karpathos
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
7 h 55 m
Average duration
7 h 55 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
186 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Santorini (Island) to Karpathos is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santorini (Island) to Karpathos will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £22.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Santorini (Island) for Karpathos every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon 16 Feb the direct ferries cover the 186 km distance in an average of 7 h 55 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 7 h 55 m .
The slowest ferries will take 7 h 55 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 Santorini (Island) to Karpathos
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Santorini (Island) to Karpathos among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 8h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £22, and a flight costs an average of £94.
Distance: 100 nautical miles (186 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
£23 Average Price Cheapest | £143 Average Price |
11h 58m Average total duration 10h 58m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 11h 7m Average total duration Fastest 8h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Santorini (Island) to Karpathos
Ferries from Santorini (Island) to Karpathos run on average 2 times per day, taking around 10h 58m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:00, the last at 23:50. The fastest ferry covers the 100 nautical miles (186 km) distance in 7h 55m. There are 3 sailings per week. Ferries from Santorini (Island) to Karpathos are available to foot passengers.

Distance 100 nautical miles (186 km) |
Average sailing duration 10h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 3 |
Fastest ferry 7h 55m |
First ferry 01:00 |
Last ferry 23:50 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Santorini (Island) to KarpathosYou can travel by ferry between Santorini (Island) to Karpathos with Blue Star Ferries for as low as £22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
FAQs: Santorini (Island) to Karpathos ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santorini (Island) to Karpathos 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 Karpathos, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Santorini (Island) and Karpathos
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Roka Kafeneio (0.6km)
- To Psaraki (0.8km)
- The Cave of Nikolas (0.9km)
- Main companies are Santorini Taxi and Thira Taxi.
- Free
- Bus Line: KTEL, Stop: Athinios Port
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