How to travel from Karpathos to Andros, Greece
The distance between Karpathos and Andros is around 558km (347 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Karpathos to Andros by ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Andros → Karpathos if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Athens (ATH), Ferry
Fly from Karpathos (AOK) to Athens (ATH) then take a ferry to Gavrio.
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Heraklion then Mykonos and then to Gavrio.
- Duration15h 25m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€135($135)
Multiple ferry operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Karpathos and Andros
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Karpathos to Andros by ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €75 ($75) and will take around 20h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).
The distance between Karpathos and Andros is around 558km (347 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 319km (198 miles)
It takes around 15h 25m to get from Karpathos and Andros by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Karpathos to Andros is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Karpathos and Andros is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €75 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Karpathos and Andros. We recommend that you fly from Karpathos (AOK) to Athens (ATH) then take a ferry to Gavrio. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Karpathos and Andros. We recommend that you fly from Karpathos (AOK) to Athens (ATH) then take a ferry to Gavrio. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Karpathos and Andros. The ferry typically takes around 15h 25m and departs once a week.
Anek Ferries, Seajets, Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries and Hellenic Seaways run the ferry services between Karpathos and Andros. Ferries run once a week and take around 15h 25m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Karpathos to Andros. We recommend that you fly from Karpathos (AOK) to Syros Island (JSY) then take a ferry to Gavrio. instead which will take 5h 50m.
The closest major airport to Andros is Mykonos Airport (JMK) (JMK) which is approximately 62km (38 miles) from Andros. Athens International Airport (ATH) (ATH) and Paros Airport (PAS) (PAS) 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 Karpathos to Andros. We recommend that you take a ferry to Heraklion then Mykonos and then to Gavrio. instead which will take 15h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Karpathos to Andros is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 15h 25m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).
Compare travel optionsbetween Karpathos and Andros
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Athens (ATH), Ferry + 3 similar | 5h 10m | €155($155) | twice a week | 636km (395 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 5h 50m | €280($280) | twice a week | 634km (394 miles) |
| Fly to Naxos Is (JNX), ferry | 6h 25m | €290($290) | twice a week | 723km (449 miles) |
| Fly to Paros (PAS), ferry | 7h 10m | €160($160) | twice a week | 732km (455 miles) |
Ferry + 2 similar | 15h 25m | €135($135) | once a week | 558km (347 miles) |
| Ferry via Santorini | 20h 5m | €75($75) | once a week | 590km (367 miles) |
| Ferry via Milos | 1 day 5h | €125($125) | once a week | 692km (430 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Karpathos and Andros
Ferry operators
Fast Ferries
Hellenic Seaways
Airlines
Sky Express
Airports near Andros
The following major airports near Andros offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Mykonos Airport (JMK)
- Distance
- 62km (38 miles) from Andros
Athens International Airport (ATH)
- Distance
- 81km (50 miles) from Andros
Paros Airport (PAS)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Andros