Nisyros – Kalymnos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Nisyros – Kalymnos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
The Nisyros to Kalymnos ferry route is provided by 3 ferry companies. The ferry crossing from Nisyros to Kalymnos is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes on most ferries servicing this route. Ferries between Nisyros to Kalymnos cost around $17 and $54, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Nisyros to Kalymnos.
Nisyros Kalymnos ferry sailings typycally depart from Nisyros at around 10:40. The last ferry leaves at 22:45.
The Nisyros Kalymnos ferry trip can take around 2 hours 30 minutes. The fastest Nisyros to Kalymnos ferry is around 1 hour 30 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 2 weekly sailings from Nisyros to Kalymnos serviced by Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways & SAOS Ferries. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Nisyros Kalymnos ferry prices typically range between $17* and $54*. The average price is typically $18*. The cheapest ferries from Nisyros to Kalymnos start from $17*. The average price for a foot passenger is $18*. The average price for a car is $54*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 25
The distance between Nisyros to Kalymnos is approximately 23 miles (37km) or 20 nautical miles.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries & SAOS Ferries allow cars on board ferries between Nisyros and Kalymnos. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Nisyros and Kalymnos.
Foot passengers can travel on the Nisyros to Kalymnos ferry with Blue Star Ferries & SAOS Ferries.
Pets can travel on ferries from Nisyros to Kalymnos with Blue Star Ferries. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
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| Nisyros - Kalymnos Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways | |
| Average Price | $25* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1h 55m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1h 30m | |
| First Ferry | 10:40 | |
| Last Ferry | 21:10 | |
| Distance | 20 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
Located in the Dodecanese group of islands in the Aegean Sea, the island of Nisyros lies between the neighbouring islands of Kos and Tilos. The island's coast has a few sandy beaches, which are generally located in the north east part of the island, but generally the Nisyros coastline is characterised by rocky or pebbled beaches. The island's volcano is active but luckily for tourists it is not erupting and Fumaroles can be found at the craters. According to Greek mythology, the island was formed when Poseidon cut off a part of Kos and threw it onto the giant Polybotes to stop him from escaping. Fifth century ancient walls, which were originally part of the acropolis on the island, can be found near Mandraki and the island's ancient name was Porphyris.
From the island's port there are conventional and high speed ferry services that generally depart to the other islands of the Dodecanese. There are also services to the Cycladic islands and also to Crete, but usually via another island.
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.
