Ferry from Kalymnos to Nisyros
Route map
- Blue Star Ferries
- SAOS Ferries
- Dodekanisos Seaways
Blue Star Ferries 2 hours 30 minutes
Check prices SAOS Ferries 3 hours
Check prices Dodekanisos Seaways 5 hours 20 minutes
Check prices Ferry connections Kalymnos - Nisyros
Operators compared
| Operator | Duration (hrs:min) | Sailings per operating day | Operating days | Vessels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Ferries | 2:10–2:35 | 1 | 16 | Blue Star Patmos |
| SAOS Ferries | 3:00 | 1 | 8 | Saonisos, Stavros |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | 1:30–4:11 | 1 | 4 | Dodekanisos Pride, Dodekanisos Express |
Fares by vehicle
- Foot passenger
- €6
Lowest fare among bookable sailings, not a fixed price.
Season and frequency
Oct
1
Nov
1
Apr
1
Sailings per operating day
Peak seasonShoulder seasonLow season
Ports of call
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Departure port
Kalymnos
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Port of call
Kos
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Destination port
Nisyros
Ports and terminals
Frequently asked questions about the Kalymnos - Nisyros ferry
Crossing time
How long does the ferry from Kalymnos to Nisyros take? +
The crossing from Kalymnos to Nisyros takes 2 hours 30 minutes on average. Depending on the departure, the crossing takes between 2 hours 10 minutes and 3 hours.
Timetable
How often does the ferry from Kalymnos to Nisyros run? +
The ferry from Kalymnos to Nisyros runs on 2 days a week. The exact departure times are in the timetable on this page.
Operator
Which ferry companies sail from Kalymnos to Nisyros? +
Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways and SAOS Ferries serve the Kalymnos - Nisyros route. Crossing time and departure frequency differ between the operators; the comparison is on this page.
Season
Does the Kalymnos - Nisyros ferry run all year round? +
No, the connection is seasonal: departures are scheduled in April, August, September, October and November. Outside this period the timetable lists no crossings.
Route
Does the ferry from Kalymnos to Nisyros sail direct? +
No, Kalymnos - Nisyros is part of a service with 3 ports of call. The intermediate stops are listed on this page; the crossing time shown applies to the full journey to Nisyros.