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How to get from Kos to Kalymnos by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Kos to Kalymnos ferry ticket? Look no further, you've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Kos to Kalymnos is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Kos to Kalymnos can be stressful, that's why we do our best to make your Kos to Kalymnos ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like Blue Star Ferries or Dodekanisos Seaways. This way you can find the best price for a Kos Kalymnos ferry ticket according to your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Blue Star Ferries or Dodekanisos Seaways ships offer onboard amenities such as cabins, restaurants, stores, Wi-Fi and more. Often, they also offer facilities for people with limited mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Kos to Kalymnos simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Kos to Kalymnos Ferry Information

Port of departure
Kos
Greece
Dodecanese
Port of arrival
Kalymnos
Greece
Dodecanese
Distance
17 mi
Ferry Companies
Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways
Frequency of crossings
2 crossings a day
Minimum crossing time
40 min
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Ferry Kos Kalymnos: Price, Timetable and Duration

To travel by ferry from Kos to Kalymnos, you'll find tickets ranging from $7 for one person if you're traveling without a car to $107 if you're traveling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Kos-Kalymnos route is $49. The average ferry crossing time from Kos to Kalymnos is 44 min. The slowest ferries will take 1 hrs. 10 min to reach Kalymnos, while the fastest boats will reach Kalymnos in 35 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Kos at 09:00. The last ferry to Kalymnos leaves Kos at 22:30.

Average price of a Kos Kalymnos ferry crossing
$49
Price range for Kos Kalymnos ferries (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
$7 - $107
Average crossing time Kos Kalymnos
44 min
Departure time of first ferry to Kalymnos
09:00
Departure time of last ferry to Kalymnos
22:30
Arrival time first ferry to Kalymnos
10:10
Arrival time of last ferry to Kalymnos
23:15

Why take a ferry from Kos to Kalymnos ?

Whether you're travelling solo, with a partner or with the family, a Kos to Kalymnos ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Kalymnos. Here are 3 reasons why we think Kos to Kalymnos ferry is an ideal way to travel.

To enjoy the incredible sea view
When we are on the coast, we often look for places that offer the best sea view. You will enjoy a 360° ocean view from the port of Kos to Kalymnos, whether you are having lunch or relaxing in one of the ship's lounges. Everywhere, large windows will give you an extraordinary view of the azure blue sea to enjoy its soothing power.
For the comfort of a cabin
Although it is not compulsory to book a cabin for the crossing from Kos to Kalymnos, you are depriving yourself of a comfort that the ferry is the only mode of transport to offer. Equipped with bunks, private bathrooms and sometimes even portholes or balconies, the cabins are just like real hotel rooms. Even on a day crossing, enjoying the privacy of a cabin is still possible and much more comfortable than sitting in a lounge.
You can rest much more than in the car
Long car journeys are tiring and require constant vigilance when driving. On the contrary, the experience of a Kos Kalymnos ferry crossing is ultra relaxing. Ferries operated by Blue Star Ferries or Dodekanisos Seaways are designed with areas dedicated to rest or entertainment: lounges or cabins, outdoor solarium, bars and restaurants... It is certain that you will start your vacation in Kalymnos already rested.

Which companies operate between Kos and Kalymnos?

If you're looking to travel between Kos and Kalymnos by ferry, there are several companies to choose from including Blue Star Ferries or Dodekanisos Seaways who offer regular services between the two cities. You can find more information about the different ferry companies on this route and their departure times here.

Blue Star Ferries Kos Kalymnos
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Kos-Kalymnos route as well as other domestic crossings between mainland Greece and its myriad of islands (Cyclades, Ionian, Crete, Dodecanese). On Vivanoda, you can compare Kos-Kalymnos fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Kos and Kalymnos. Blue Star Ferries operates 5 crossings a week to Kalymnos from Kos and the journey time is 50 min. More information about Blue Star Ferries
50 min
5 crossings a week
Dodekanisos Seaways Kos Kalymnos
Dodekanisos Seaways
Dodekanisos Seaways was founded in 1991 and is based in Rhodes, Greece. The company serves the islands of the Aegean Sea and the ports of the Ionian Sea. On Vivanoda, you can compare Kos-Kalymnos fares and book a Dodekanisos Seaways ticket between Kos and Kalymnos. Dodekanisos Seaways operates 11 crossings a week to Kalymnos from Kos and the journey time is 40 min. More information about Dodekanisos Seaways
40 min
11 crossings a week

Where do the ferries leave from in Kos? Where do the boats arrive in Kalymnos?

Port of departure in Kos

Blue Star Ferries or Dodekanisos Seaways ferries depart for Kalymnos from the following ports in Kos:

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Port of arrival in Kalymnos

Dodekanisos Seaways or Blue Star Ferries ships arrive in Kalymnos from the following ports:

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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Kos to Kalymnos, it will take you at least 40 min to cover the 17 mi between Kos and Kalymnos.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Kos and Kalymnos in winter) and the ferry company (Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways). There are currently 2 crossings a day between Kos and Kalymnos.

There are 2 ferry companies operating between Kos and Kalymnos: Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways.

During your crossing between Kos and Kalymnos, you will travel 17 mi.

To go by boat from Kos to Kalymnos, you can find prices ranging from $7 for the lowest, to $107 for the highest. The average price we've seen is $49.

The first ferry leaves Kos at 09:00 for Kalymnos.

The last ferry to Kalymnos from Kos usually departs at 22:30.

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