Ferry from Karpathos (Pigadia) to Rhodes (Rodos)
3h 50m to 4h 35m · from €18.00 · 1 operator
Karpathos to Rhodes at a glance
Ferries from Karpathos (Pigadia) to Rhodes (Rodos) are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, roughly 3 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 07:00 and the latest is 12:40. The crossing takes between 3h 50m and 4h 35m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €21.00 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 31 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €21.00 | Book now |
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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 31 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
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. 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.
Karpathos to Rhodes Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €21.00 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 | €21.00 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Chios |
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 | 2027-04-30 |
| Passenger, conventional ferry (vessel <10y) | passenger | €19.03 | 2027-04-30 |
| Passenger, high-speed | passenger | €31.71 | 2027-04-30 |
| Car up to 4.25m | vehicle | €55.62 | 2027-04-30 |
Weekly Karpathos to Rhodes Ferry Schedule
The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.
| Operator | Vessel | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Season | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Chios conventional | 07:00 | 11:35 | 4h 35m | €21.00 | now to 2026-10-27 | Book the Blue Star Chios sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Chios conventional | 11:10 | 15:00 | 3h 50m | €21.00 | 2026-08-20 to 2026-10-29 | Book the Blue Star Chios sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Chios conventional | 12:40 | 17:00 | 4h 20m | €21.00 | 2026-08-22 to 2026-10-31 | Book the Blue Star Chios sailing |
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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 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 2026-08-25 | 07:00 | 11:35 | 4h 35m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-08-27 | 11:10 | 15:00 | 3h 50m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 2026-08-29 | 12:40 | 17:00 | 4h 20m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 2026-09-01 | 07:00 | 11:35 | 4h 35m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-09-03 | 11:10 | 15:00 | 3h 50m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 2026-09-05 | 12:40 | 17:00 | 4h 20m | 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, roughly 3 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 31 October 2026, 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 25 August 2026, at 07:00. 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, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Karpathos to Rhodes?
Scheduled departures from Karpathos (Pigadia) to Rhodes (Rodos) leave at 07:00, 11:10 and 12:40.
How long is the ferry from Karpathos to Rhodes?
The fastest crossing from Karpathos (Pigadia) to Rhodes (Rodos) takes 3h 50m and the slowest 4h 35m.
How much does the Karpathos to Rhodes ferry cost?
Published fares for the Karpathos (Pigadia) to Rhodes (Rodos) ferry start from €21.00 on a conventional ferry. 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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