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Ferry from Kos to Kalymnos

Bay near Kalymnos with sailing boats and limestone mountains

Route map

  • Dodekanisos Seaways
  • Blue Star Ferries
  • Anem Ferries
  • SAOS Ferries

Ferry connections Kos - Kalymnos

Operators compared

Operator Duration (hrs:min) Sailings per operating day Operating days Vessels
Dodekanisos Seaways 0:35 1 267 Dodekanisos Express, Dodekanisos Pride
Blue Star Ferries 0:45–0:55 1 78 Blue Star Patmos, Blue Star 2, Blue Star 1, Superfast XI
Anem Ferries 1:05 1 11 Olympios Ermis
SAOS Ferries 1:10–1:36 1 9 Saonisos, Stavros

Fares by vehicle

Foot passenger
€3
Car
€27
Motorcycle
€73

Lowest fare among bookable sailings, not a fixed price.

Season and frequency

Oct
2
Nov
2
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

Timetable

Ports and terminals

Kos

Island port

Location
Ampavris, Kos, Regionalbezirk Kos, Region Südliche Ägäis

Kalymnos

Island port

Location
Vothyni, Regionalbezirk Kalymnos, Region Südliche Ägäis

Frequently asked questions about the Kos - Kalymnos ferry

Crossing time

How long does the ferry from Kos to Kalymnos take? +
The crossing from Kos to Kalymnos takes 35 minutes on average. Depending on the departure, the crossing takes between 35 minutes and 45 minutes.

Timetable

How often does the ferry from Kos to Kalymnos run? +
The ferry from Kos 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 Kos to Kalymnos? +
Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, Anem Ferries and SAOS Ferries serve the Kos - 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 Kos - 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 Kos - Kalymnos ferry run all year round? +
Yes, departures are scheduled for all twelve months. How frequent they are differs between high and low season.