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Karpathos – Santorini (Thira)

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Karpathos – Santorini (Thira)

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Karpathos Santorini (Thira) Ferry

Connecting the island of Karpathos within the Dodecanese Islands with the island of Santorini within the Cyclades Islands, this ferry route provides an essential connection between the Dodecanese Islands and the Cyclades Islands.

The island of Karpathos, known for its rugged landscapes, windy climates, and warm sandy beaches, as well as its rich cultural heritage that locals still retain to this day, making this a fun and unique place to visit. The island of Santorini is one of the most popular Greek islands to visit, thanks to its unique landscape that was created by a volcanic eruption thousands of years ago, and has stunning cliffsides, red and black beaches, and the beautiful whitewashed buildings that are synonymous with the Cyclades Islands, and has all the delicious food and friendly locals that you may ever need.

With up to 2 ferries running per week, provided by 1 ferry operator, and with sail times of around 8 hours and 40 minutes, there are plenty of ferries to choose from, so book now with Direct Ferries, to find the best ferry at the best price for you.

Karpathos to Santorini sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season, and from month to month, so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.

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Karpathos to Santorini Ferry Schedule

The ferry schedule for this ferry route has up to 2 ferries running per week, provided by Anek Lines, but be sure to bear in mind that ferry timetables for this route can be affected by many different factors. These can include seasonal changes, changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operator, and so on, but here at Direct Ferries, we will always give you the most up-to-date information regarding ferry sailings, so you can find the best ferry at the best time for you.


How long does the Ferry to Santorini from Karpathos take?

Ferry sail durations on this ferry route can take around 8 hours and 40 minutes, but sail times may change due to numerous reasons, such as changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operator, and external factors such as weather conditions at the time of sail. This means that all sail times that are given here are to be taken as estimates only, and be sure to check before you book, what your expected sail time will be.


Karpathos to Santorini Ferry Prices

How much the ferry to Santorini from Karpathos will cost is defined by many separate aspects, such as what time of year you are travelling, which ferry route you are travelling on, which ferry operator you are travelling with, how you are travelling, and other such factors, so there are multiple ferry fares on offer here. Instead, we recommend checking out our useful fare finder tool, to find the best ferry at the best price for you, and be sure to sign up to our email newsletter, to be the first to hear about our latest deals and offers.


Can I take my Car on the Ferry to Santorini from Karpathos?

You are currently able to take your car with you on this ferry route.

Karpathos to Santorini (Thira)
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 3/24/2025 and 3/30/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries 01:59 13:30 11 hours 31 minutes Tue
Blue Star Ferries 16:30 04:05 11 hours 35 minutes Mon
Blue Star Ferries 21:15 07:30 10 hours 15 minutes Fri
Blue Star Ferries 23:30 06:10 6 hours 40 minutes Wed

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