There are 7 ways to get from Lesbos to Karpathos by plane, ferry, bus, train, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis
best- Fly from Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT) to Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK)plane MJT - AOK
9h 4m€121–353Ferry
cheapest- Take the ferry from Mytilene to Vathy Samouferry Bsf
- Take the ferry from Vathy Samou to Rhodesferry Asf
- Take the ferry from Rhodes to Karpathosferry Bsf
22h 28m€111–256Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Mytilene to Alsancak Limanıferry
- Take the bus from Izmir Otogar to Marmarisbus
- Take the ferry from Marmaris to Port of Rhodesferry
- Take the ferry from Rhodes to Karpathosferry Bsf
17h 56m€184–236Ferry, bus via Ayvalık
- Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalikferry
- Take the bus from Ayvalık to Izmir Otogarbus
- Take the bus from Izmir Otogar to Marmarisbus
- Take the ferry from Marmaris to Port of Rhodesferry
- Take the ferry from Rhodes to Karpathosferry Bsf
19h 31m€142–205Ferry, train, bus
- Take the ferry from Mytilene to Alsancak Limanıferry
- Take the train from Izmir to Denizlitrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Denizli to Marmarisbus
- Take the ferry from Marmaris to Port of Rhodesferry
- Take the ferry from Rhodes to Karpathosferry Bsf
20h 38m€190–242Ferry to Chios Airport, fly
- Take the ferry from Mytilene to Chiosferry
- Fly from Chios Airport (JKH) to Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK)plane JKH - AOK
13h 21m€133–478Ferry, car ferry
- Take the ferry from Mytilene to Karlovasiferry Bsf
- Take the carferry from Karlovasi to Port of Koscarferry
- Take the carferry from Port of Kos to Chalkicarferry
- Take the ferry from Halki to Karpathosferry Bsf
22h 38m€170–391
Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT) to Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lesbos to Karpathos is to ferry which costs €110 - €260 and takes 22h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Lesbos to Karpathos is to fly which takes 9h 4m and costs €120 - €360.
No, there is no direct ferry from Lesbos to Karpathos. However, there are services departing from Mytilene and arriving at Karpathos via Vathy Samou and Rhodes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 28m.
The distance between Lesbos and Karpathos is 455 km.
The best way to get from Lesbos to Karpathos without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 17h 56m and costs €180 - €240.
It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Lesbos to Karpathos, including transfers.
There are 468+ hotels available in Karpathos.
What companies run services between Lesbos, Greece and Karpathos, Greece?
Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air, and Sky Express fly from Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT) to Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lesbos to Karpathos via Lampou Myloi, Mytilene, Mytilene, Vathy Samou, and Rhodes in around 22h 28m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis to Karpathos Island National Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–370
Flights from Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis to Karpathos Island National Airport via Athens, Rhodes
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–350
Flights from Chios Airport to Karpathos Island National Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180–500
Flights from Chios Airport to Karpathos Island National Airport via Athens, Rhodes
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–490
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Izmir to Denizli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0 850 333 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from Izmir Otogar to Marmaris
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from Izmir Otogar to Marmaris
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
- Phone
- 0 232 330 89 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- izdeniz.com.tr
Ferry from Mytilene to Alsancak Limanı
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €60
- Schedules at
- izdeniz.com.tr
Ferry from Mytilene to Alsancak Limanı
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €60
- Schedules at
- izdeniz.com.tr
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