Karpathos – Rhodes
Ferry to Dodecanese Islands
Karpathos – Rhodes
Ferry to Dodecanese Islands
Depending on the season their are about 3 weekly sailings between Karpathos and Rhodes.Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Karpathos to Rhodes. Karpathos Rhodes ferries take around 4 hours 20 minutes. The ferry costs between $73.58 and $190.99, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Karpathos to Rhodes.
The earliest Karpathos Rhodes ferry typically departs Karpathos at about 02:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 23:55.
Ferries from Karpathos to Rhodes sail in around 4 hours 20 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 3 hours 20 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 3 weekly sailings from Karpathos to Rhodes provided by Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Karpathos to Rhodes typically range between $73.58* and $190.99*. On average the Karpathos Rhodes ferry is $77.65*. The cheapest Karpathos Rhodes ferry prices start from $73.58*. The average price for a foot passenger is $77.33*. The average price for a car is $286.86*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 April 2025.
The distance between Karpathos to Rhodes is approximately 90 miles (145km) or 79 nautical miles.
Yes, Karpathos Rhodes ferries allow cars onboard with Blue Star Ferries between Karpathos and Rhodes. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Karpathos and Rhodes use our Deal Finder.
Blue Star Ferries allow foot passengers on Karpathos Rhodes ferries.
Blue Star Ferries allow pets on ferries from Karpathos to Rhodes. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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Located in the Dodecanese group of the islands, the Greek island of Karpathos lies in the eastern Aegean Sea and is the second largest of the Dodecanese islands. Its relatively remote location has meant that the island has managed to retain many of its traditions and customs, traditional dress and dialect which resembles the dialect of the Greek island of Crete and of Cyprus.
The island's north has many rugged mountains but in contrast the south of the island is quite fertile, and visitors can see many wildflowers during the winter and spring. The island's coastal areas are characterised by beautiful beaches which tend to be quiet and are often nestled between the island's cliffs. The island's beaches differ quite markedly from each other which is dependent on the beach's location. The east coast beaches tend to be smaller and gravelly, but tend not to be too windy. The beaches on the south coast tend to have fine white sand as do the beaches on the island's west coast, although these are the most exposed to the Meltemi and are only really available when the wind isn't too strong. Finally, the beaches in the north are difficult to get to and are really only accessible by sea or by jeep.
Ferries from Karpathos depart to the ports of Piraeus, Rhodes, Heraklion, Milos, Anafi, Sitia, Santorini, Chalki and Kasos.
The Greek island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese group of islands and is a popular destination for tourists, especially as it has around 300 days of sunshine every year. The island lies in the eastern Aegean Sea and is to the north of the island of Crete and to the south east of Athens. The island has all the facilities to make it the popular tourist destination that it has become and includes a beautiful coastline and has plenty of culture and a lively nightlife.
The island's main town, Rhodes Town, is very charming and visitors will see enormous medieval fortifications and narrow alleys that are simply full of character. However, the island's beaches are perhaps the biggest attraction and is what makes it so popular. many of the island's beaches are located on the eastern shore and Lindos stands out as offering the best stretch of sand and pebbles and is close to the Megali Paralia.
Rhodes is connected by ferry with daily services to Piraeus, by conventional and high speed boats. During the summer months Rhodes is also connected with the rest of the Dodecanese islands, along with Crete and Cyclades.
