Ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Diafani (Karpathos)

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.

Weekly Piraeus to Diafani 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 Piraeus.

Piraeus to Diafani Ferry Fares

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 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Piraeus to Diafani ferry

• Piraeus port is large, with departure gates E1 to E12 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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