Rhodes – Karpathos
Ferry to Dodecanese Islands
Rhodes – Karpathos
Ferry to Dodecanese Islands
Depending on the season their are about 3 weekly sailings between Rhodes and Karpathos.Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Rhodes to Karpathos. Rhodes Karpathos ferries take around 4 hours 30 minutes. The ferry costs between $74.05 and $213.17, 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 Rhodes to Karpathos.
The earliest Rhodes Karpathos ferry typically departs Rhodes at about 01:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 23:59.
Ferries from Rhodes to Karpathos sail in around 4 hours 30 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 3 hours 35 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 3 weekly sailings from Rhodes to Karpathos provided by Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Rhodes to Karpathos typically range between $74.05* and $213.17*. On average the Rhodes Karpathos ferry is $140.50*. The cheapest Rhodes Karpathos ferry prices start from $74.05*. The average price for a foot passenger is $139.09*. The average price for a car is $316.32*.
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 Rhodes to Karpathos is approximately 90 miles (145km) or 79 nautical miles.
Yes, Rhodes Karpathos ferries allow cars onboard with Blue Star Ferries between Rhodes and Karpathos. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Rhodes and Karpathos use our Deal Finder.
Blue Star Ferries allow foot passengers on Rhodes Karpathos ferries.
Blue Star Ferries allow pets on ferries from Rhodes to Karpathos. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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The Greek island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Islands and lies in the eastern Aegean Sea, to the north east of the island of Crete and south east of Athens. The island is also a short distance off the coast of Turkey. Rhodes Town is the island's capital and main town and its Old Town is a rich tapestry made up of different civilisations and cultures. The city's medieval walls, its fortress like buildings, the gates, bastions, narrow alleys, old houses, fountains and busy squares combine to make all visitors feel as though they have stepped back thousands of years. Outside of Rhodes Town the island has a number of small villages and beach resorts that are popular with tourists. The main ones are Faliraki, Lindos, Kremasti, Pefkos, Archangelos, Haraki, Koskinou, Afantou, Paradisi, Trianta and Embona.
From the island's port, ferry services depart to Piraeus by both conventional and high speed ferry. The island is also connected to the rest of the Dodecanese Islands, the Cyclades Islands and to Crete during the summer months.
The Greek island of Karpathos lies in the Aegean Sea and is the second largest of the Dodecanese group of islands. The island sits between the neighbouring islands of Crete and Rhodes and is widely regarded as being one of the most spectacular of all the Greek islands. Unlike many of its neighbours, and probably as a result of its relatively remote location, Karpathos only began to develop in the last couple of decades. However, the development that has taken place is largely restricted to the southern parts of the island. The northern and central parts of the island have retained their authenticity and are largely unspoilt, with pretty little villages that seem miles away from tourism. Perhaps the island's most famous features are its beaches with golden sand and crystal clear waters. The island is popular with families and also with hikers who like to explore the many trekking paths that criss cross the island.
Ferries from Karpathos depart to the ports of Piraeus, Rhodes, Heraklion, Milos, Anafi, Sitia, Santorini, Chalki and Kasos.
