Ferry from Athens (port of Piraeus) to Karpathos

Take advantage of the available discounts and travel by ferry from Athens to Karpathos with lower-cost ferry tickets. Some indicative passenger categories that are entitled to discounts up to 50% are:

• Children
• Infants
• Students (Greek Public Universities)
• People with disabilities and their accompanying persons

Note: infants and toddlers up to 4 years travel for free.

Cabins & accommodation

Ferries traveling to Karpathos from Piraeus normally have many types of cabins. As the trip is a bit long and cabins usually sell out fast, we recommend booking well in advance.

Alternatively, you can book airplane-type numbered seats to travel in comfort.

Luggage

On Blue Star Ferries, each passenger is entitled to 1 piece of luggage with a maximum weight of 50 kg at no extra cost.

Pets on board

You can travel with your pet on the ferry to Karpathos from Athens. Make sure to carry along the necessary certificates, tickets and any pet supplies you may need for your trip.

For more details, take a look at our guide on ferry travel with a pet in Greece.

You can find useful information about the trip from Piraeus to Karpathos below:

• We recommend that you arrive at the port of Piraeus at least 1 hr before boarding, as the port gets quite busy, particularly during the summer months. Make sure you allow for extra time if you're traveling with a car to Karpathos.
• Karpathos has 2 ports: Pigadia (the capital and main port) and Diafani. Find more information about the ports, routes and holidays in Karpathos on our dedicated page.
• From Karpathos you can visit other neighboring islands such as Anafi, Rhodes, Kasos, and even Crete. Check our Map of Ferries, see all the connections from Karpathos and organize a Dodecanese island-hopping experience easily and quickly!

Where to take the ferry from Athens to Karpathos

You can take the ferry to Karpathos from the port of Piraeus in Athens. The port of Piraeus is located approximately 15 km south of the city center of Athens and 45 km from Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos. You can get to the port of Piraeus by car, taxi, as well as public transport (bus, metro and suburban railway).

Ferries from Athens to Karpathos normally depart from Piraeus Port Gates E1 and E2. Departure gates may change, however, so we recommend checking your ticket and the electronic display boards located at the port for more information.