Ferry from Karpathos (Pigadia) to Rhodes (Rodos)
3h 50m to 5h · from €18.50 · 1 operator
Karpathos Ferry Port is located in the main town of Pigadia, also known as Karpathos Town, on the south east coast of the Greek island of Karpathos. Pigadia port guide.
Karpathos to Rhodes at a glance
Ferries from Karpathos (Pigadia) to Rhodes (Rodos) are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, every other day. The earliest departure in that window is 07:30 and the latest is 12:20. The crossing takes between 3h 50m and 5h, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €18.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 27 February 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €18.50 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| ECO Seat | €18.50 | Book now |
| AB42 Cabin | €32.50 | Book now |
Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 27 February 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Karpathos to Rhodes through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in September (every other day).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
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Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | 13 | 13 of 30 | every other day |
| December 2025 | 13 | 13 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| January 2026 | 12 | 12 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| February 2026 | 12 | 12 of 28 | every other day |
| March 2026 | 11 | 11 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| April 2026 | 12 | 12 of 30 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| May 2026 | 12 | 12 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| June 2026 | 13 | 13 of 30 | every other day |
| July 2026 | 13 | 13 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| August 2026 | 14 | 13 of 31 | every other day |
| September 2026 | 18 | 13 of 30 | every other day |
| October 2026 | 15 | 15 of 31 | every other day |
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These are the sailings we recorded on this route from November 2025 to October 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.
Karpathos to Rhodes Route Map
Karpathos to Rhodes is the main link between the island and the rest of the Dodecanese, run by Blue Star Ferries with the Blue Star Chios. Depending on whether the ship calls at Chalki or Diafani on the way, it takes between about three and three quarter hours and four and a half. It is a conventional ferry with a restaurant, seating lounges and open deck, and the run past Chalki and the western Rhodes coast is a pleasant one.
Rhodes is the largest island of the Dodecanese and the region's main hub, with a medieval Old Town built by the Knights of St John that is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Ships berth close to the walls, so you can walk into the Old Town within minutes of stepping ashore. Mandraki harbour, associated with the legendary Colossus, sits just to the north.
There are around three sailings a week in season, with the pattern thinning outside summer. The current timetable and fares are shown in the table below, with fares starting around €18.50. Rhodes has onward links to the rest of the Dodecanese, to Crete and to Piraeus, plus an international airport, which makes it the natural connecting point from Karpathos.
Weekly Karpathos to Rhodes Ferry Schedule
What each ferry company has published for the four weeks from 13 November 2026 to 10 December 2026: the days it sails and its departure times from Karpathos.
Blue Star Ferries
Book Blue Star Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | |
| 09:50 | |
| 12:20 |
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Sailings already published, month by month
The operators have published sailings on this route from 14 November 2026 to 27 February 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.
- November 2026: sails on 7 of the 17 days from 14 November, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 07:30, latest 12:20. Fastest crossing 3h 50m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- December 2026: sails on 14 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 06:20, latest 12:20. Fastest crossing 3h 50m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- January 2027: sails on 13 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 06:20, latest 12:20. Fastest crossing 3h 50m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- February 2027: sails on 12 of the 27 days to 27 February, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 07:30, latest 12:20. Fastest crossing 3h 50m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
Karpathos to Rhodes Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €18.50 on a conventional ferry. A high-speed crossing and a conventional one are different products at different prices, so they are listed separately rather than reduced to a single figure.
| Vessel class | From | Operator | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional ferry | €18.50 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Chios |
Ticket classes by operator
Prices for a single adult or vehicle, one way: the cheapest fare on sale for each ticket type, from the operators’ booking systems or published price lists. Fares change, so check the price when you book.
Blue Star Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| AB42 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB43 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB44 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| A22 Cabin | cabin | €41.00 |
| A42 Cabin | cabin | €41.00 |
| A4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €41.00 |
| AB4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €42.00 |
| A43 Cabin | cabin | €43.50 |
| A44 Cabin | cabin | €43.50 |
| A4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €43.50 |
| A4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €43.50 |
| A21 Cabin | cabin | €54.00 |
| A4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €54.00 |
| ECO Seat | passenger | €18.50 |
| ATS3 Seat | passenger | €20.50 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Official maximum fares on subsidised sailings
These are ceilings set by ministerial decision for public-service (PSO) sailings, quoted net of VAT and port dues. They are the most an operator may charge on a subsidised departure, not a fare on sale, and they do not apply to commercial sailings on the same route.
| Ticket type | Category | Maximum, net | Valid to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger, conventional ferry | passenger | €15.86 | 30 April 2027 |
| Passenger, conventional ferry (vessel <10y) | passenger | €19.03 | 30 April 2027 |
| Passenger, high-speed | passenger | €31.71 | 30 April 2027 |
| Car up to 4.25m | vehicle | €55.62 | 30 April 2027 |
Hiring a car
Is it worth hiring a car in Rhodes?
Worth it if you're staying more than a couple of days, since the island is large and its two bus companies (Roda in the west, KTEL in the east) don't make it easy to combine both coasts in a day. The port is a 10-minute walk from Rhodes Old Town, with paid parking nearby. Compare local suppliers at Discover Cars.
Can you rent a car in Karpathos?
Yes, with desks in Pigadia near the port. It's worth it if you're staying several days: the drive north to Olympos, about 58km, runs along narrow, winding cliff roads that can turn genuinely windy, and buses only cover the main routes. For a short stay, buses and boat trips to the beaches are enough. Compare hire options at Discover Cars.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Karpathos to Rhodes between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 November | 12:20 | 17:10 | 4h 50m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 17 November | 07:30 | 12:30 | 5h | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 19 November | 09:50 | 13:40 | 3h 50m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 21 November | 12:20 | 17:10 | 4h 50m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 24 November | 07:30 | 12:30 | 5h | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 26 November | 09:50 | 13:40 | 3h 50m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Karpathos to Rhodes?
Ferries from Karpathos (Pigadia) to Rhodes (Rodos) are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, every other day. In that fortnight there are departures on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 27 February 2027, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Karpathos to Rhodes today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Karpathos (Pigadia) to Rhodes (Rodos) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 14 November 2026, at 12:20. Departures fall on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
How many ferries run from Karpathos to Rhodes this week?
3 sailings from Karpathos (Pigadia) to Rhodes (Rodos) are scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Karpathos to Rhodes?
The first ferry from Karpathos (Pigadia) to Rhodes (Rodos) leaves at 07:30 and the last at 12:20.
How long is the ferry from Karpathos to Rhodes?
The fastest crossing from Karpathos (Pigadia) to Rhodes (Rodos) takes 3h 50m and the slowest 5h.
How much does the Karpathos to Rhodes ferry cost?
Published fares for the Karpathos (Pigadia) to Rhodes (Rodos) ferry start from €18.50 on a conventional ferry. A cabin berth is published from €32.50. Some departures on this route are subsidised public-service sailings, on which a ministerial decision sets the maximum passenger fare at €15.86 net of VAT and port dues. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Karpathos to Rhodes route?
The Karpathos (Pigadia) to Rhodes (Rodos) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Karpathos to Rhodes ferry
- Aircraft-style reserved seats cost a little more than deck class and are worth it on longer crossings if cabins are beyond your budget.
- The pet area on most ferries is outside, on the lower vehicle deck, which can be hot in summer – check the weather before booking a pet on a summer sailing.
- The meltemi wind, a strong north-north-westerly, blows across the central and southern Aegean from roughly July through to early September.
- Once you arrive in Rhodes, the medieval walled Old Town – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe, with the Street of the Knights and the Palace of the Grand Master as its centrepieces. Tsambika Beach on the east coast and the ancient hilltop site of Lindos are the island's other headline attractions.
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