Ferry from Rhodes to Kalymnos
Route map
- Dodekanisos Seaways
- Blue Star Ferries
- SAOS Ferries
Dodekanisos Seaways2 hours 45 minutes
Check prices →Blue Star Ferries4 hours 15 minutes
Check prices →SAOS Ferries8 hours 40 minutes
Check prices →Ferry connections Rhodes - Kalymnos
Operators compared
| Operator | Duration (hrs:min) | Sailings per operating day | Operating days | Vessels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodekanisos Seaways | 2:50–4:50 | 1 | 287 | Dodekanisos Express, Dodekanisos Pride |
| Blue Star Ferries | 4:15–7:10 | 1 | 55 | Blue Star Patmos, Blue Star 2, Blue Star 1 |
| SAOS Ferries | 8:40–8:55 | 1 | 8 | Stavros, Saonisos |
Fares by vehicle
- Foot passenger
- €16
- Car
- €154
- Motorcycle
- €30
Lowest fare among bookable sailings, not a fixed price.
Season and frequency
Aug
2
Sep
2
Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
1
Sailings per operating day
Peak seasonShoulder seasonLow season
Timetable
Date
Ports and terminals
Rhodes
Island port
- Terminals
- Hafen Kolona (Dodekanisos Seaways, Schalter an der Thalassini Pili)
- Location
- Municipal Commune of Rhodes, Municipal Unit of Rhodes, Regionalbezirk Rhodos, Region Südliche Ägäis
- Waters
- Ägäis
Kalymnos
Island port
- Terminals
- Pothia (zentraler Hafen der Insel)
- Location
- Vothyni, Regionalbezirk Kalymnos, Region Südliche Ägäis
- Waters
- Ägäis
Frequently asked questions about the Rhodes - Kalymnos ferry
Crossing time
How long does the ferry from Rhodes to Kalymnos take?+
The crossing from Rhodes to Kalymnos takes 3 hours on average. Depending on the departure, the crossing takes between 2 hours 50 minutes and 6 hours 35 minutes.
Timetable
How often does the ferry from Rhodes to Kalymnos run?+
The ferry from Rhodes to Kalymnos runs on 6 days a week, with up to 2 departures a day. The exact departure times are in the timetable on this page.
Operator
Which ferry companies sail from Rhodes to Kalymnos?+
Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways and SAOS Ferries serve the Rhodes - Kalymnos route. Crossing time and departure frequency differ between the operators; the comparison is on this page.
Vehicles
Can I take a vehicle on the Rhodes - Kalymnos ferry?+
Yes. The timetable lists prices for cars and motorcycles. The starting prices for each vehicle class are shown on this page and apply to the next bookable departures.
Season
Does the Rhodes - Kalymnos ferry run all year round?+
Yes, departures are scheduled for all twelve months. How frequent they are differs between high and low season.