1
Choose your preferred language. We speak English and 42 other languages.
International Sites
Karpathos
Kos
Ferry to Dodecanese Islands
Open Ticket??

Open tickets are valid for up to 12 months from booking date (see ticket conditions).

Open Ticket?

Open tickets are valid for up to 12 months from booking date (see ticket conditions).

Trip Details
Outbound
Return Trip
Home / Europe / Dodecanese Islands / Kos / Karpathos Kos Ferry

Popular Ferry Operators for Karpathos - Kos

Latest offers for Karpathos - Kos

View all Special Offers

Ferry from Karpathos to Kos

This ferry route is operated by Blue Star Ferries. Karpathos Kos ferries cost between £54 and £109, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Karpathos Kos ferries.

Karpathos Kos Ferry Times

The Karpathos Kos ferry typically departs from Karpathos at around 11:40.

How long is the ferry from Karpathos to Kos?

Karpathos Kos Ferry sail durations on this ferry route can take around 10h 30m. The fastest sailings are approximately 10h 30m. Sailing times can vary, durations often differ between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Karpathos Kos Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 1 weekly sailing from Karpathos to Kos provided by Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.

Karpathos Kos Ferry Prices

Karpathos Kos ferry prices typically range between £54* and £109*. The average price is typically £74*. The cheapest Karpathos Kos ferry prices start from £31*. The average price for a foot passenger is £74*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.

How far is it from Karpathos to Kos?

The distance between Karpathos to Kos is approximately 85.4 miles (137.5km) or 74.2 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Karpathos Kos ferry?

No, ferry operators currently do not allow cars to travel on sailings between Karpathos and Kos

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Karpathos to Kos?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries between Karpathos and Kos.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Karpathos to Kos?

Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Karpathos to Kos with Blue Star Ferries. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.

Why use Direct Ferries?
category
Ferries from 4412 routes and 901 ports worldwide
category
Trusted by over 2.5 million customers
category
We arrange over 1.2 million ferry crossings / year
category
We check up to 1 million prices for our customers daily
Karpathos - Kos Route summary
Departure Country Greece
Destination Country Greece
No. of Operators 1
Operators Blue Star Ferries
Average Price £74*
Average Weekly Sailings 1
Average Sailing Duration 10h 30m
First Ferry 11:40
Distance 74 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.

Most popular questions

How long is the ferry from Karpathos to Kos?

The ferry crossing time from Karpathos to Kos is approximately 10h 30m. Sailing durations may vary from season to season and by operator so we’d advise doing a live check.

Which ferry companies operate between Karpathos to Kos?

There is 1 ferry operator for Karpathos to Kos and this is
  • Blue Star Ferries

How can I book ferry tickets from Karpathos to Kos?

Book ferries from Karpathos to Kos through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers.

Karpathos Guide

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.


Kos Guide

Kos is a Greek island that lies in the eastern Aegean Sea and is situated to the south of the island of Kalymnos and to the north of the island of Nisyros. The island, which is only around 3 miles off the Turkish coast and sits in the Keramiko Gulf, or the Kos Gulf, is the third largest of the Dodecanese islands. Kos is a well known and popular holiday destination where visitors go to enjoy the island's beaches. Kos was also one of the first Greek islands to recognise the benefits of tourism to its economy and as a result many hotels were built along the island's long and sandy coastline in the east and south. Cycling is a popular activity on Kos as the island's terrain is quite flat and because there are many bicycle hire outlets throughout the island along with some dedicated cycle paths between some of the larger hotels.

There are daily services between Kos and Piraeus along with services between Kos and the rest of the Dodecanese, the islands of the north eastern Aegean and Turkey. The trip by conventional ferry can take up to 13 hours, depending on the intermediate stopovers, and the trip with a high speed boat can take between 5 and 8 hours.


The quickest way to make & manage your booking

Download the Direct Ferries app or manage your booking online through My Account

Download our app today
Manage my booking
App

Customer Service

Need help?

Visit our customer service page to find useful information on travelling by ferry, our FAQs, and how to contact us for help with your booking