How to travel from Chania to Karpathos, Greece
The distance between Chania and Karpathos is around 368km (229 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Chania to Karpathos by car, ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Karpathos → Chania if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Chania (CHQ) to Karpathos (AOK).
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost€265($265)
Aegean Airlines
+ 3 othersBus and Ferry
Take the bus to Heraklion then take a ferry to Karpathos.
- Duration11h 10m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€50($50)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Sitia then take a ferry to Karpathos.
- Duration8h 30m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€58($58)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chania and Karpathos
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chania to Karpathos by car, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €265 ($265).
The distance between Chania and Karpathos is around 368km (229 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 281km (174 miles)
It takes around 8h 30m to get from Chania and Karpathos by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Chania to Karpathos is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €265 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Chania and Karpathos is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Chania and Karpathos. We recommend that you fly from Chania (CHQ) to Karpathos (AOK). instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chania and Karpathos. We recommend that you fly from Chania (CHQ) to Karpathos (AOK). instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Chania and Karpathos. Flights depart from Chania (CHQ) and arrive at Karpathos (AOK) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 2hrs.
There is no direct flight from Chania to Karpathos. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 3hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Chania to Karpathos typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Chania (CHQ) 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 Chania to Karpathos. We recommend that you drive to Sitia then take a ferry to Karpathos. instead which will take 8h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chania to Karpathos is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around €58 ($58).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chania and Karpathos
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 3hrs | €265($265) | twice a week | 697km (433 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 11h 10m | €50($50) | once a week | 368km (229 miles) |
| Bus to Heraklion, ferry | 11h 15m | €48($48) | twice a week | 400km (249 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 30m | €58($58) | twice a week | 373km (232 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chania and Karpathos
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Sky Express
Neos
Ferry operators
Bus companies
KTEL Heraklio - Lasithi 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