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How to get from Symi to Kalymnos by ferry ?

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

We know that planning a ferry trip from Symi to Kalymnos can be stressful, that's why we do our best to make your Symi 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 Symi 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 Symi to Kalymnos simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Symi to Kalymnos Ferry Information

Port of departure
Symi
Greece
Dodecanese
Port of arrival
Kalymnos
Greece
Dodecanese
Distance
53 mi
Ferry Companies
Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways
Frequency of crossings
8 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
2 hrs. 10 min
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Ferry Symi Kalymnos: Price, Timetable and Duration

To travel by ferry from Symi to Kalymnos, you'll find tickets ranging from $19 for one person if you're traveling without a car to $206 if you're traveling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Symi-Kalymnos route is $88. The average ferry crossing time from Symi to Kalymnos is 3 hrs. 30 min. The slowest ferries will take 6 hrs. 45 min to reach Kalymnos, while the fastest boats will reach Kalymnos in 2 hrs. 5 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Symi at 02:00. The last ferry to Kalymnos leaves Symi at 19:45.

Average price of a Symi Kalymnos ferry crossing
$88
Price range for Symi Kalymnos ferries (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
$19 - $206
Average crossing time Symi Kalymnos
3 hrs. 30 min
Departure time of first ferry to Kalymnos
02:00
Departure time of last ferry to Kalymnos
19:45
Arrival time first ferry to Kalymnos
08:45
Arrival time of last ferry to Kalymnos
23:15

Why take a ferry from Symi to Kalymnos ?

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

To get some sea air
The health benefits of the sea have long been proven. During the Symi-Kalymnos crossing, access the outside of the Blue Star Ferries or Dodekanisos Seaways ship to take a breath of fresh air. The fresh sea air and the waves that rock the ferry will instantly soothe you. You'll arrive in Kalymnos perfectly zen and full of energy.
Resting in a cabin
Although it is not compulsory to book a cabin for the crossing from Symi 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
Driving a car for miles on end is not very relaxing, especially if you add the risk of traffic jams and accidents. On the contrary, the experience of a Symi Kalymnos ferry crossing is ultra relaxing. On board, depending on the Blue Star Ferries or Dodekanisos Seaways ship in service, everything is done to relax in the calm of comfortable reclining lounges, to give you time to yourself, to lounge on the outside decks, to entertain and have fun. It is certain that you will start your vacation in Kalymnos already rested.

Which companies operate between Symi and Kalymnos?

If you're looking to travel between Symi 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 Symi Kalymnos
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Symi-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 Symi-Kalymnos fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Symi and Kalymnos. Blue Star Ferries operates 2 crossings a week to Kalymnos from Symi and the journey time is 3 hrs. 30 min. More information about Blue Star Ferries
3 hrs. 30 min
2 crossings a week
Dodekanisos Seaways Symi 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 Symi-Kalymnos fares and book a Dodekanisos Seaways ticket between Symi and Kalymnos. Dodekanisos Seaways operates 6 crossings a week to Kalymnos from Symi and the journey time is 2 hrs. 10 min. More information about Dodekanisos Seaways
2 hrs. 10 min
6 crossings a week

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

Port of departure in Symi

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

Symi (Simi)
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Port of arrival in Kalymnos

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

Kalymnos
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Symi to Kalymnos, it will take you at least 2 hrs. 10 min to cover the 53 mi between Symi and Kalymnos.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Symi and Kalymnos in winter) and the ferry company (Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways). There are currently 8 crossings a week between Symi and Kalymnos.

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

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

During your crossing between Symi and Kalymnos, you will travel 53 mi.

To go by boat from Symi to Kalymnos, you can find prices ranging from $19 for the lowest, to $206 for the highest. The average price we've seen is $88.

The first ferry leaves Symi at 02:00 for Kalymnos.

The last ferry to Kalymnos from Symi usually departs at 19:45.

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