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Journey Information
There is usually just one ferry option from Karpathos to Kos per day. The average ferry journey from Karpathos to Kos takes 10 hours, though some ferries might be a few minutes slower or faster.
| Distance | 96 mi (154 km) |
| Shortest duration | 10h 0m |
| Cheapest price | $31.92 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Blue Star Ferries |
| Ferry lines | 1 |
What ferry companies travel from Karpathos to Kos?
There is one ferry company that operates from Karpathos to Kos. Blue Star Ferries is the only company to provide ferry transportation at the moment. It only operates one ferry trip per day, which really narrows down the options.
| Ferry | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Ferries | 1 | 10h 20m | $31.92 |
Book Blue Star Ferries from Karpathos to Kos from $32. Typically there is one Blue Star Ferries schedule per day from Karpathos to Kos and you can expect on average to pay for a Blue Star Ferries ticket to Kos. In Karpathos, Blue Star Ferries departs to Kos from Ferry Terminal . In Kos, Blue Star Ferries arrives at Ferry Terminal .
An average trip on Blue Star Ferries from Karpathos to Kos takes 10 hours and 20 minutes , while the fastest available Blue Star Ferries trip will get you to Kos in 10 hours and 0 minutes .
Frequently Asked Questions
The ferry usually takes around 10 hours to cover the 96 miles (154 kilometers) from Karpathos to Kos. The trip is definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable on the ferry. It's a good idea to bring water and snacks.
The busiest day of the week to travel by ferry from Karpathos to Kos is on Thursday. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Thursday is typically when ferries are least crowded. If you’re looking for a little extra space, taking a ferry on Thursday is the way to go.
There is usually only one ferry per day from Karpathos to Kos. Therefore, the 11:00am ferry is both the earliest and latest ferry.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the ferry leave from in Karpathos?
Main departure station: Ferry Terminal
Most ferries depart from the main station in Karpathos.
All ferry stations in Karpathos:
Ferry Terminal
Where does the ferry arrive in Kos?
Main arrival station: Ferry Terminal
All ferries from Karpathos arrive at one main station in Kos.
All ferry stations in Kos:
Ferry Terminal
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