How to travel from Thessaloniki to Karpathos, Greece
The distance between Thessaloniki and Karpathos is around 733km (455 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Thessaloniki to Karpathos by plane, ferry, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Karpathos → Thessaloniki if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Thessaloniki (SKG) to Karpathos (AOK).
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost€190($190)
Sky Express
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Piraeus and then to Karpathos.
- Duration1 day 23h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€165($165)
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Athens then take a ferry to Karpathos.
- Duration24h 35m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Marmaris then take a ferry to Rhodes and then to Karpathos.
- Duration18h 55m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€310($310)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Thessaloniki and Karpathos
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Thessaloniki to Karpathos by plane, ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 24h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).
The distance between Thessaloniki and Karpathos is around 733km (455 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 668km (415 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Thessaloniki and Karpathos by plane.
The quickest way to get from Thessaloniki to Karpathos is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Thessaloniki and Karpathos is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Thessaloniki and Karpathos. We recommend that you fly from Thessaloniki (SKG) to Karpathos (AOK). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Thessaloniki and Karpathos. We recommend that you fly from Thessaloniki (SKG) to Karpathos (AOK). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Thessaloniki and Karpathos. The ferry typically takes around 1 day 23h and departs once a week.
Blue Star Ferries run the ferry services between Thessaloniki and Karpathos. Ferries run once a week and take around 1 day 23h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Thessaloniki and Karpathos. Flights depart from Thessaloniki (SKG) and arrive at Karpathos (AOK) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 2hrs.
There is no direct flight from Thessaloniki to Karpathos. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Thessaloniki to Karpathos typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Thessaloniki (SKG) 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 Thessaloniki to Karpathos. We recommend that you fly from Thessaloniki (SKG) to Karpathos (AOK). instead which will take 3h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Thessaloniki to Karpathos is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Thessaloniki and Karpathos
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 15m | €190($190) | twice a week | 733km (455 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 6h 30m | €200($200) | once a week | 811km (504 miles) |
Ferry + 2 similar | 1 day 23h | €165($165) | once a week | 1,555km (966 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 1 day 1h | €95($95) | once a week | 1,100km (683 miles) |
| Bus to Piraeus Port Astiggos, Ferry | 1 day 5h | €105($105) | twice a week | 1,032km (641 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 24h 35m | €95($95) | once a week | 1,140km (709 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 18h 55m | €310($310) | once a week | 1,503km (934 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Thessaloniki and Karpathos
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Neos
Train operators
Ferry operators
Yeşil Marmaris Lines
Bus companies
Ilias Travel
KTEL Heraklio - Lasithi S.A.
Union Ivkoni
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