Ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Diafani (Karpathos)
14h 45m to 20h 20m · 1 operator
Piraeus to Diafani at a glance
Ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Diafani (Karpathos) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. Departures in that window are at 17:00. The crossing takes between 14h 45m and 20h 20m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. There are sailings on Monday and Friday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 30 October 2026.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 30 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Piraeus to Diafani Route Map
Diafani is a further call on the Blue Star route to Karpathos, and the crossing from Piraeus on the Blue Star Chios takes between roughly fifteen and twenty hours. The ship works its way through the Cyclades and often Crete and Kasos before rounding Karpathos to reach the north coast. It is a long haul, overnight and then some, so book a cabin.
Diafani is a small fishing village on the northeast coast of Karpathos and one of the least developed ports in the Dodecanese. The harbour is tiny, backed by pine-covered hills, and the village is quiet in a way that larger ports are not. Nearly everyone who lands here is heading up to Olympos, the mountain village known for its preserved dress, dialect and windmills, reached by the mountain road or on foot along the trail.
Direct sailings from Piraeus are rare, a couple over a fortnight and seasonal, so check the return before you commit. Current departures and fares are listed in the table below. Small boats and buses also connect Diafani with Pigadia in the south of the island, which is the usual way in and out.
Piraeus to Diafani Ferry Fares
No published fares for this route yet.
Weekly Piraeus to Diafani 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 | 17:00 | 13:20 | 20h 20m | 2026-08-21 to 2026-10-30 | Book the Blue Star Chios sailing | ||
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Chios conventional | 17:00 | 07:45 | 14h 45m | now to 2026-10-26 | Book the Blue Star Chios sailing |
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Hiring a car
Can you rent a car in Piraeus?
Yes, several agencies meet passengers directly at the ferry gates (E1 to E12), so there is no need to arrange transport into central Athens first. It suits travellers continuing on to the mainland rather than islanders, since central Athens is only 20 minutes away and has good metro and bus links. Compare local suppliers at Discover Cars.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Piraeus to Diafani between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2026-08-24 | 17:00 | 07:45 | 14h 45m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Fri 2026-08-28 | 17:00 | 13:20 | 20h 20m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 2026-08-31 | 17:00 | 07:45 | 14h 45m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Fri 2026-09-04 | 17:00 | 13:20 | 20h 20m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Piraeus to Diafani?
Ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Diafani (Karpathos) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday and Friday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 30 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Piraeus to Diafani today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Athens (Piraeus) to Diafani (Karpathos) today. Departure time: 17:00.
How many ferries run from Piraeus to Diafani this week?
2 sailings from Athens (Piraeus) to Diafani (Karpathos) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Piraeus to Diafani?
Scheduled departures from Athens (Piraeus) to Diafani (Karpathos) leave at 17:00.
How long is the ferry from Piraeus to Diafani?
The fastest crossing from Athens (Piraeus) to Diafani (Karpathos) takes 14h 45m and the slowest 20h 20m.
Which ferry companies operate the Piraeus to Diafani route?
The Athens (Piraeus) to Diafani (Karpathos) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Piraeus to Diafani ferry
- Piraeus port is large, with departure gates E1 to E10 spread along the waterfront – allow extra time to find yours, as it can be a 15–20 minute walk from the metro station, and check the gate number printed on your ticket.
- Ferries to the Saronic islands – Aegina, Hydra and the nearby islands – depart from Gate E8, while Cyclades sailings (Mykonos, Santorini, Paros, Naxos) leave from gates in the E6–E10 range, so double-check your specific gate on arrival.
- Take Metro Line 1 or Line 3 to Piraeus station, then use the free shuttle bus that circulates around the port roughly every 10–15 minutes, linking the metro to all gates – useful if your ferry departs from a distant terminal such as E2 or E3.
- There is no parking inside the port itself, so if you are driving, use one of the private car parks nearby rather than looking for a space at the gate; ticket booths at each gate can print e-tickets if you have not already.
- The outdoor deck of a large overnight ferry at 02:00 under a clear Aegean sky is genuinely spectacular – set an alarm if you want to see it.
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