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How to get fromHeraklion to Karpathosby ferry, plane, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Heraklion to Karpathos by ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Ferry

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    1. Take the ferry from Heraklion to Karpathosferry ferry Bsf
    6h 35m
    €35–85

  2. Fly

    1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK)plane plane HER - AOK
    5h 57m
    €96–191

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Sitiabus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Sitia to Karpathosferry ferry Bsf
    7h 50m
    €35–69

Heraklion to Karpathos by ferry

Calendar4Weekly Ferries
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 224.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Heraklion, Greece and Karpathos, Greece?

Blue Star Ferries operates a ferry from Heraklion to Karpathos 4 times a week. Tickets cost €35–85 and the journey takes 6h 35m. Alternatively, Sky Express, Aegean Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK) 4 times a day.

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