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Ferry from Heraklion to Karpathos

Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Heraklion to Karpathos. Heraklion Karpathos ferries cost between £31 and £49, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Heraklion Karpathos ferries.

Heraklion Karpathos Ferry Times

The first Heraklion Karpathos ferry typically departs from Heraklion at around 04:00. The last ferry usually departs at 07:30.

How long is the ferry from Heraklion to Karpathos?

The Heraklion Karpathos ferry trip can take around 6 hours 58 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 6 hours 30 minutes with Blue Star Ferries. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Heraklion Karpathos Ferry Operator Schedules

There are 2 weekly sailings from Heraklion to Karpathos provided by Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.

Blue Star Ferries provide 2 sailings weekly.

Heraklion Karpathos Ferry Prices

Heraklion Karpathos ferry prices typically range between £31* and £49*. The average price is typically £32*. The cheapest Heraklion Karpathos ferry prices start from £31*. The average price for a foot passenger is £32*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated January 25.

How far is it from Heraklion to Karpathos?

The distance between Heraklion to Karpathos is approximately 143.5 miles (230.9km) or 125 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Heraklion Karpathos ferry?

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

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Heraklion to Karpathos?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries ferries between Heraklion and Karpathos.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Heraklion to Karpathos?

Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Heraklion to Karpathos.

Heraklion to Karpathos Ferry Alternatives

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Crete (Heraklion) - Karpathos Route summary
Departure Country Greece
Destination Country Greece
No. of Operators 1
Operators Blue Star Ferries
Average Price £47*
Average Weekly Sailings 1
Average Sailing Duration 6h 31m
Fastest Sailing Duration 6h 30m
First Ferry 04:00
Last Ferry 05:30
Distance 124 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.

Most popular questions

How long is the ferry from Heraklion to Karpathos?

The ferry crossing time from Heraklion to Karpathos is approximately 6h 35m. Sailing durations may vary from season to season and by operator so we’d advise doing a live check.

How much is the ferry from Heraklion to Karpathos?

Heraklion to Karpathos ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Heraklion to Karpathos is £83. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Heraklion to Karpathos?

There is 1 ferry operator for Heraklion to Karpathos and this is
  • Blue Star Ferries

How can I book ferry tickets from Heraklion to Karpathos?

Book ferries from Heraklion to Karpathos through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers.

Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Heraklion to Karpathos?

Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from Heraklion to Karpathos with
  • Blue Star Ferries

Can you take your car on the ferry from Heraklion to Karpathos?

Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from Heraklion to Karpathos with
  • Blue Star Ferries

Can you bring pets on the ferry from Heraklion to Karpathos?

No, pets are not permitted onboard the ferries.

How far is Karpathos from Heraklion?

The distance between Heraklion to Karpathos is approximately 124 nautical Miles.

Heraklion Karpathos Ferry reviews

  • "Latvija"

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  • "Kassos to Sitia"

    We were very happy with the trip overall. Two points for improvement: the toilets need to be cleaned more often; there is seating available but inconsiderate people often take more than they need - perhaps an announcement could be made to remind everyone to be more thoughtful.

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  • "Piacevole esperienza "

    Nave puntuale. Personale molto gentile. Cabina accogliente

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  • "Easy Work but check your check in "

    Smooth and easy journey from Rhodes to Karpathos. Only feedback is clarification needed on how early you must arrive. Our confirmation email states we needed to be there 120 minutes before departure. However once we arrived at the ferry port, we were only advised 60. We had a 8am departure and arrived way before 6am which after an early morning wake up seemed unnecessary.

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Heraklion Guide

The Greek city of Heraklion is the capital and largest city on the island of Crete. A popular visitor attraction near the city is Knossos, which is around 5 km from Heraklion. This important archaeological site was the Palace of King Minos and home to the Minotaur, if legend is to be believed. The palace was built over the remains of a former Neolithic settlement in around 1900 BC.

An important attraction in the city itself is the Archaeological Museum which can be found on one corner of the central Eleftherias Square, in a converted power station. The museum collects and displays many artefacts from Knossos, Archanes, Phaestos, Zakros and many other important archaeological sites on the island. The museum's collection spans several thousand years and includes the Phaestos disc, classic Hellenic and Roman sculptures, frescos, jewellery, wall paintings and pottery.

Visitors to Heraklion can take a ferry from the port, which is important for both passenger services and cargo, to destinations including Santorini, Ios, Paros, Mykonos and Rhodes. There are also daily sailings to the mainland port of Piraeus.


Karpathos Guide

The Greek island of Karpathos lies in the Aegean Sea and is the second largest of the Dodecanese group of islands. The island sits between the neighbouring islands of Crete and Rhodes and is widely regarded as being one of the most spectacular of all the Greek islands. Unlike many of its neighbours, and probably as a result of its relatively remote location, Karpathos only began to develop in the last couple of decades. However, the development that has taken place is largely restricted to the southern parts of the island. The northern and central parts of the island have retained their authenticity and are largely unspoilt, with pretty little villages that seem miles away from tourism. Perhaps the island's most famous features are its beaches with golden sand and crystal clear waters. The island is popular with families and also with hikers who like to explore the many trekking paths that criss cross the island.

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

Heraklion to Karpathos Ferry Timetables

Ferry Timetables between 13/01/2025 and 19/01/2025


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries 04:00 10:35 6 hours 35 minutes Fri
Blue Star Ferries 05:30 12:00 6 hours 30 minutes Sun

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