There are 5 ways to get from Samos to Karpathos by plane, ferry, car ferry, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI) to Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK)plane SMI - AOK
7h 10m€132–393Ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the ferry from Samos to Kusadasiferry
- Take the bus from Kuşadası 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
15h 43m€102–218Ferry, car ferry
- Take the ferry from Vathy Samou to Karlovasiferry Bsf
- Take the carferry from Karlovasi to Port of Patmoscarferry
- Take the carferry from Port of Patmos to Port of Koscarferry
- Take the carferry from Port of Kos to Chalkicarferry
- Take the ferry from Halki to Karpathosferry Bsf
13h 58m€130–264Ferry, car ferry via Kusadasi
- Take the ferry from Samos to Kusadasiferry
- Take the ferry from Kusadasi to Port of Patmosferry
- Take the carferry from Port of Patmos to Port of Koscarferry
- Take the carferry from Port of Kos to Chalkicarferry
- Take the ferry from Halki to Karpathosferry Bsf
14h 33m€105–395Ferry, car ferry #2
- Take the ferry from Vathy Samou 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
15h 25m€125–289
Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI) to Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Samos to Karpathos is to ferry and car ferry which costs €130 - €270 and takes 13h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Samos to Karpathos is to fly which takes 7h 10m and costs €130 - €400.
No, there is no direct ferry from Samos to Karpathos. However, there are services departing from Vathy Samou and arriving at Karpathos via Karlovasi, Port of Patmos, Port of Kos and Halki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 58m.
The distance between Samos and Karpathos is 282 km.
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The best way to get from Samos to Karpathos without a car is to ferry and car ferry which takes 13h 58m and costs €130 - €270.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Samos to Karpathos, including transfers.
There are 416+ hotels available in Karpathos.
What companies run services between Samos, Greece and Karpathos, Greece?
Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air, and Sky Express fly from Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI) to Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK) once daily.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Samos Aristarchos International Airport to Karpathos Island National Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–390
- Phone
- 552 372 49 75
- Website
- izmirkusadasi.com
Bus from Kuşadası to Izmir Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5
- Schedules at
- izmirkusadasi.com
- Phone
- +30 21 0891 9800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
Ferry from Vathy Samou to Karlovasi
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–14
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
Ferry from Halki to Karpathos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–50
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
Ferry from Halki to Karpathos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–50
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
Ferry from Vathy Samou to Karlovasi
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–14
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
Ferry from Halki to Karpathos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–50
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
Ferry from Rhodes to Karpathos
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–80
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
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