How to travel from Athens to Karpathos, Greece
The distance between Athens and Karpathos is around 449km (279 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Athens to Karpathos by plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Karpathos → Athens if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Athens (ATH) to Karpathos (AOK).
- Duration2h 20m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€110($110)
Sky Express
+ 1 othersFerry
Take a ferry to Karpathos.
- Duration20h 30m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€74($74)
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Bodrum then take a ferry to Rhodos and then to Karpathos.
- Duration24h 60m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€385($385)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Athens and Karpathos
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Athens to Karpathos by plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 19h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).
The distance between Athens and Karpathos is around 449km (279 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 401km (249 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Athens and Karpathos by plane.
The quickest way to get from Athens to Karpathos is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Athens and Karpathos is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Athens and Karpathos. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Karpathos (AOK). instead which will take 2h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Athens and Karpathos. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Karpathos (AOK). instead which will take 2h 20m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Athens and Karpathos. The ferry typically takes around 20h 30m and departs once a week.
Blue Star Ferries run the ferry services between Athens and Karpathos. Ferries run once a week and take around 20h 30m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Athens and Karpathos. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and arrive at Karpathos (AOK). The flight takes around 1h 10m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Athens and Karpathos with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 10m.
Sky Express and Olympic Air fly between Athens and Karpathos. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Karpathos (AOK). These flights usually take around 1h 10m.
The flight from Athens to Karpathos typically takes around 1h 10m. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Karpathos (AOK).
The closest major airport to Karpathos is Karpathos Airport (AOK) (AOK) which is approximately 22km (13 miles) from Karpathos. Rhodes International Airport (RHO) (RHO) and Kos Island International Airport (KGS) (KGS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Athens to Karpathos. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Karpathos (AOK). instead which will take 2h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Athens to Karpathos is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Athens and Karpathos
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 2h 20m | €110($110) | twice a week | 449km (279 miles) |
Ferry + 2 similar | 20h 30m | €74($74) | once a week | 603km (375 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 19h 5m | €57($57) | once a week | 575km (357 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 1 day 1h | €89($89) | once a week | 630km (391 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 24h 60m | €385($385) | once a week | 2,042km (1,269 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Athens and Karpathos
Ferry operators
Bodrum Express Lines
Airlines
Sky Express
Bus companies
Ilias Travel
KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A
Airports near Karpathos
The following major airports near Karpathos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Karpathos Airport (AOK)
- Distance
- 22km (13 miles) from Karpathos
Rhodes International Airport (RHO)
- Distance
- 124km (77 miles) from Karpathos
Kos Island International Airport (KGS)
- Distance
- 132km (82 miles) from Karpathos