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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Santorini (Island) to Karpathos (Island)
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
9 h 40 m
Average duration
9 h 40 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Santorini (Island) to Karpathos (Island) 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 (Island) will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £23.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Santorini (Island) for Karpathos (Island) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed 03 Jun the direct ferries cover the 174 km distance in an average of 9 h 40 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 9 h 40 m .
The slowest ferries will take 9 h 40 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.
19:259h40Santorini (Island)5:05Karpathos (Island)£231One-way0 changes
- 19:259h40Santorini (Island)5:05Karpathos (Island)£231One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare ferry and flight for Santorini (Island) to Karpathos (Island)
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Santorini (Island) to Karpathos (Island) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £21, and a flight costs an average of £94.
Distance: 93 nautical miles (174 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
£23 Average Price Cheapest | £188 Average Price |
11h 52m Average total duration 10h 52m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 8h 54m Average total duration Fastest 5h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Santorini (Island) to Karpathos (Island) Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 21:50 | Arrival Time 08:35 | Duration 10h45 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 20:55 | Arrival Time 09:15 | Duration 12h20 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 19:25 | Arrival Time 05:05 | Duration 9h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Live departures
Santorini (Island) to Karpathos (Island) ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Santorini (Island) to Karpathos (Island) ferries for today, Monday 1 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:25 Santorini (Island) | 9h40 | 5:05 Karpathos (Island) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Santorini (Island) to Karpathos (Island)
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Ferries from Santorini (Island) to Karpathos (Island) run on average 2 times per day, taking around 10h 52m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £21 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 93 nautical miles (174 km) distance in 9h 40m. There are 2 sailings per week. Ferries from Santorini (Island) to Karpathos (Island) are available to foot passengers.
Distance 93 nautical miles (174 km) |
Average sailing duration 10h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 9h 40m |
First ferry 1:00 |
Last ferry 23:50 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 56 days |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Santorini (Island) to Karpathos (Island)You can travel by ferry between Santorini (Island) to Karpathos (Island) with Blue Star Ferries for as low as £21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Santorini (Island) to Karpathos (Island) ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santorini (Island) to Karpathos (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 Karpathos (Island), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Santorini (Island) and Karpathos (Island)
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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
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