Kalymnos – Kos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Kalymnos – Kos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
The Kalymnos to Kos ferry route is provided by 2 operators and runs all year round. The ferry crossing from Kalymnos to Kos is approximately 36 minutes on ferries servicing this route. Kalymnos to Kos ferry duration can range between 35 minutes and 45 minutes depending on the operator you are sailing with.
There are 6 weekly sailings from Kalymnos to Kos. Blue Star Ferries provide up to 3 weekly sailings and Dodekanisos Seaways provide up to 9 weekly sailings. Please note that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry leaves Kalymnos Port at 01:40 and the last ferry leaves at 23:05.
The fastest ferry from Kalymnos to Kos is with Dodekanisos Seaways in 35 minutes.
The fastest ferries from Kalymnos to Kos usually cost around $29.
Yes, there are overnight ferries from Kalymnos to Kos. The first overnight sailing departs at 01:40 and arrives in Kos at 02:30.
There are no cabins on the ferry from Kalymnos to Kos.
Yes, pets are welcome on the ferry from Kalymnos to Kos with Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways. Please ensure that your dog remains on a leash throughout the duration of the journey. While smaller animals must be transported in a suitable carrier.
Yes, cars are allowed on ferries from Kalymnos to Kos with Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways.
Yes, foot passengers can board the ferry from Kalymnos to Kos with Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways. Please note that the availability of foot passenger services may vary between ferry operators. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for foot passenger ferries.
The price of a ferry from Kalymnos to Kos can range between $47 and $168 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $95, prices can range between $47 and $142. The average price with a car is $192. Car prices can range between $118 and $267. Prices may vary for other vehicle types. All ferry prices can vary from season to season.
Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days.
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| Kalymnos - Kos Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways | |
| Average Price | $29* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 6 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 36m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 35m | |
| First Ferry | 01:40 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:05 | |
| Distance | 18 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Forming part of the Dodecanese group of islands, the Greek island of Kalymnos lies in the south east Aegean Sea, to the west of the Bodrum Peninsular between the Greek islands of Kos and Leros. Kos is around 12 km to the south of Kalymnos and Leros is around 2 km to the north. After the islands of Kos and Rhodes, Kalymnos is the third most populous island in the Dodecanese and is known for its affluent population.
The island's terrain is characterised by many mountains and a coastline littered with sheltered coves which make it the perfect destination for a sailing holiday. The island has also been referred to as the "Sponge divers island" because sponge diving has taken place in the islands crystal clear waters for many years. The trade in sponges has brought a significant amount of wealth to the island and has made it famous throughout the Mediterranean.
The island's capital is called Pothia and is also home to the island's port. It is a colourful town that is spread out over the foot and slopes of two hills and the valley between them. There are regular ferry services to Piraeus, Rhodes, Samos and to the other islands in the Dodecanese and the Cyclades.
Kos is a Greek island that lies in the eastern Aegean Sea and is situated to the south of the island of Kalymnos and to the north of the island of Nisyros. The island, which is only around 3 miles off the Turkish coast and sits in the Keramiko Gulf, or the Kos Gulf, is the third largest of the Dodecanese islands. Kos is a well known and popular holiday destination where visitors go to enjoy the island's beaches. Kos was also one of the first Greek islands to recognise the benefits of tourism to its economy and as a result many hotels were built along the island's long and sandy coastline in the east and south. Cycling is a popular activity on Kos as the island's terrain is quite flat and because there are many bicycle hire outlets throughout the island along with some dedicated cycle paths between some of the larger hotels.
There are daily services between Kos and Piraeus along with services between Kos and the rest of the Dodecanese, the islands of the north eastern Aegean and Turkey. The trip by conventional ferry can take up to 13 hours, depending on the intermediate stopovers, and the trip with a high speed boat can take between 5 and 8 hours.
