Ferry from Heraklion to Karpathos
Route map
Ferry connections Heraklion - Karpathos
Route at a glance
| Operator | Duration (hrs:min) | Sailings per operating day | Operating days | Vessels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Ferries | 6:33–6:45 | 1 | 17 | Blue Star Chios |
Fares by vehicle
- Foot passenger
- €14
- Car
- €111
- Motorcycle
- €50
Lowest fare among bookable sailings, not a fixed price.
Season and frequency
Oct
1
Sailings per operating day
Peak seasonShoulder seasonLow season
Ports of call
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Departure port
Heraklion
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Port of call
Sitia
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Port of call
Kasos
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Destination port
Karpathos
Ports and terminals
Karpathos
Island port
- Location
- Karpathos, Regionalbezirk Karpathos-Kasos, Region Südliche Ägäis
Sitia
City port
- Location
- Stadtgemeinde Sitia, Sitia Municipal Unit, Regionalbezirk Lasithi, Region Kreta
Kasos
Island port
- Location
- Fry, Regionalbezirk Karpathos-Kasos, Region Südliche Ägäis
Frequently asked questions about the Heraklion - Karpathos ferry
Crossing time
How long does the ferry from Heraklion to Karpathos take? +
The crossing from Heraklion to Karpathos takes 6 hours 45 minutes on average. Depending on the departure, the crossing takes between 6 hours 35 minutes and 6 hours 45 minutes.
Timetable
How often does the ferry from Heraklion to Karpathos run? +
The ferry from Heraklion to Karpathos runs on 2 days a week. The exact departure times are in the timetable on this page.
Operator
Which ferry company sails from Heraklion to Karpathos? +
Blue Star Ferries serves the Heraklion - Karpathos route.
Vehicles
Can I take a vehicle on the Heraklion - Karpathos ferry? +
Yes. The timetable lists prices for cars and motorcycles. The starting prices for each vehicle class are shown on this page and apply to the next bookable departures.
Route
Does the ferry from Heraklion to Karpathos sail direct? +
No, Heraklion - Karpathos is part of a service with 4 ports of call. The intermediate stops are listed on this page; the crossing time shown applies to the full journey to Karpathos.