The distance between Kefalonia and Karpathos is around 873km (543 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 45m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Kefalonia to Karpathos by 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 → Kefalonia if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Kefallinia (EFL) to Karpathos (AOK).
Smartwings
+ 3 othersTake a ferry to Athens and then to Karpathos.
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Take a ferry to Zakynthos then Lamia and then to Heraklion then take the bus to Sitia then take a ferry to Karpathos.
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There are several options for getting from Kefalonia to Karpathos by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €115 ($115) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €450 ($450).
The distance between Kefalonia and Karpathos is around 873km (543 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 657km (408 miles)
It takes around 1 day 2h to get from Kefalonia and Karpathos by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Kefalonia to Karpathos is to fly which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx €450 ($450).
The cheapest way to travel between Kefalonia and Karpathos is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €115 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Kefalonia and Karpathos. We recommend that you fly from Kefallinia (EFL) to Karpathos (AOK). instead which will take 5h 45m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kefalonia and Karpathos. We recommend that you fly from Kefallinia (EFL) to Karpathos (AOK). instead which will take 5h 45m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Kefalonia and Karpathos. The ferry typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs once a week.
KTEL Kefallonia, Blue Star Ferries and Anek Ferries run the ferry services between Kefalonia and Karpathos. Ferries run once a week and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Kefalonia and Karpathos. Flights depart from Kefallinia (EFL) and arrive at Karpathos (AOK) - via Prague (PRG). The flight takes around 5h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Kefalonia to Karpathos. There is however a flight that goes via Prague (PRG). This services will take at least 5h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Kefalonia to Karpathos typically takes around 5h 15m. Flights depart from Kefallinia (EFL) 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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kefalonia to Karpathos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Patra then take the bus to Athens then take a ferry to Karpathos. instead which will take 1 day 2h.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kefalonia to Karpathos is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 1 day 2h and will usually cost around €150 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 5h 45m | €450($450) | twice a week | 3,374km (2,096 miles) |
Ferry + 2 similar | 1 day 5h | €115($115) | once a week | 955km (593 miles) |
Ferry via Athens | 1 day 6h | €135($135) | twice a week | 873km (543 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 2h | €150($150) | once a week | 967km (601 miles) |
Ferry to Zakynthos, bus | 1 day 1h | €150($150) | once a week | 1,127km (700 miles) |
KTEL Kefallonia
Ionion P. Lines
KTEL Zakythos
KTEL Fthiotidos
KTEL Achaias
KTEL Heraklio - Lasithi S.A.
Smartwings
Sky Express
Condor Flugdienst
The following major airports near Karpathos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.