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Ferry from Kos to Kalymnos

On average there are 6 weekly sailings between Kos to Kalymnos. 2 operators provide ferries on this route Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways. The Kos Kalymnos ferry can cost between $16.81 and $118.82, depending on booking factors. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables may differ seasonally. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Kos Kalymnos ferries.

Kos Kalymnos Ferry Time

The first Kos Kalymnos ferry typically departs from Kos at about 00:20.

How long is the ferry from Kos to Kalymnos?

The Kos Kalymnos ferry sails in around 36m. The fastest sailings are approximately 35m. Sailing times can vary; durations often differ between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Kos Kalymnos Ferry Prices

Kos Kalymnos ferry prices typically range between $16.81* and $118.82*. The average price is typically $58.43*. The cheapest Kos Kalymnos ferry prices start from $9.71*. The average price for a foot passenger is $58.42*. The average price for a car is $218.97*.

Pricing will vary depending on the number of booking factors such as passengers, vehicle type, route, and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.

How far is it from Kos to Kalymnos?

The distance between Kos and Kalymnos is approximately 21.3 miles (34.3km) or 18.5 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Kos Kalymnos ferry?

Yes, cars are allowed on ferries with Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways between Kos and Kalymnos. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and timetables.

Can I travel as a foot passenger on the Kos Kalymnos ferry?

Yes, foot passengers can board the ferry from Kos to Kalymnos with Blue Star Ferries & 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.

Are pets allowed on Kos Kalymnos ferries?

Pets are allowed on Kos Kalymnos ferries with Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey. Some operators offer pet accommodation.

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Kos - Kalymnos Route summary
Departure Country Greece
Destination Country Greece
No. of Operators 2
Operators Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways
Average Price $58*
Average Weekly Sailings 6
Average Sailing Duration 36m
Fastest Sailing Duration 35m
First Ferry 00:20
Last Ferry 22:20
Distance 18 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.

Most popular questions

How long is the ferry from Kos to Kalymnos?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Kos to Kalymnos is approximately 42m. However, please keep in mind that sailing duration might change depending on what season you choose to travel.

How much is the ferry from Kos to Kalymnos?

The average price of a ferry from Kos to Kalymnos is approximately $51. However, please remember that the price of a ferry from Kos to Kalymnos can differ depending on the season. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Kos to Kalymnos?

There are currently 2 popular ferry operators travelling from Kos to Kalymnos. The following operators that provide this service are
  • Blue Star Ferries
  • Dodekanisos Seaways

How can I book ferry tickets from Kos to Kalymnos?

Ferries from Kos to Kalymnos are available for booking through our deal finder. Please also visit our offers page to stay updated with all the latest ferry offers on this route.

Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Kos to Kalymnos?

Yes, you can currently travel as a foot passenger onboard the ferries from Kos to Kalymnos with
  • Blue Star Ferries
  • Dodekanisos Seaways

Can you take your car on the ferry from Kos to Kalymnos?

Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from Kos to Kalymnos with the following operators
  • Blue Star Ferries
  • Dodekanisos Seaways

Can you bring pets on the ferry from Kos to Kalymnos?

Yes, passengers are allowed to bring their pets onboard this ferry service. However, you may require a pet passport and other documentation to take your furry companion with you. The following operators currently allow pets on their ferries
  • Blue Star Ferries
  • Dodekanisos Seaways

How far is Kalymnos from Kos?

Kos to Kalymnos is approximately 18 nautical miles distance apart.

Kos Guide

Located in the Dodecanese group of islands, the Greek island of Kos is around 4km from the coast of Bodrum in Turkey. The island is around 40 km long and 8 km wide and has a number of towns and villages. The main town and port is also called Kos, but the island's other villages include Kefalos, Tingaki, Kardamena, Mastihari, Antimachia, Marmari and Pyli. Kos Town is usually quite and there is lots to do there. There are plenty of restaurants, bars and clubs in the town which have led to the island as a whole becoming very popular with tourists. For those visitors looking for a bargain, practically everything is available in the island's shops from ceramics to fur, shoes to books and clothes and jewellery to leather products. The most popular tourist centres on the island often also have many small shops offering handmade goods such as ceramics and embroideries along with more traditional local products such as honey, herbs, wine, sweets and spices.

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.


Kalymnos Guide

The Greek island of Kalymnos lies in the south east Aegean Sea and is located between the islands of Kos and Leros, and is one of the Dodecanese group of islands. The island is quite small with a land area of just over 100 sq. km but despite this it is the fourth largest of all the Dodecanese islands. The island's name has changed over its history. It was first named Kalynda, then Kalymna and then finally, Kalymnos. The island's capital is Pothis, although the most of the island's residents live in Chora, and is the island's second largest town.

Kalymnos is known for its sponge divers and sponge fisheries and it's inland terrain is steep and rocky and is popular with climbers. There are over 1,300 different climbing routes on the island that range in difficulty and terrain. Some routes are on slabs, some on big walls or on overhangs. The landscape used to be a curse for the island's residents but as it attracts visitors to the island it is now a blessing, certainly in terms of tourism.

There is a frequent ferry service to Piraeus, Rhodes and to the other Dodecanese islands. There are also ferry routes operating to the Cyclades islands, Samos and, during the summer season, to Chios, Mytilini, and Thessaloniki.


Kos to Kalymnos Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 11/18/2024 and 11/24/2024


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries 00:20 01:10 50 minutes Sun
Dodekanisos Seaways 10:10 10:45 35 minutes Sat, Sun
Dodekanisos Seaways 10:25 11:00 35 minutes Mon, Tue
Dodekanisos Seaways 11:35 12:10 35 minutes Wed, Fri
Blue Star Ferries 20:30 21:15 45 minutes Mon, Fri
Blue Star Ferries 21:35 22:30 55 minutes Thu

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