Ferry Kos → Kalymnos 🇬🇷🇬🇷
Thirty-five minutes is enough, on fast services, to get from Kos to Kalymnos — the sponge-divers' island turned European climbing capital, with more than three thousand routes bolted into its limestone cliffs. It is one of the cheapest crossings in all of Greece, from six euros, and one of the most frequent in the Dodecanese: several daily rotations in season between Mastichari or Kos town and the port of Pothia. Many climbers day-trip from Kos, though the island deserves more than a stopover. Check the exact departure port when booking. Compare Kos – Kalymnos times on VoilaFerry.
The Kos → Kalymnos ferry route serves Kalymnos from Kos, in Greece. It is operated by Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, with a crossing time of around 35 min to 1 h 35 (several departures a day in season). Fares start from €5 per person, vehicle extra. On VoilaFerry you compare live schedules, prices and availability across every operator on this route, then book your ticket — passengers, car, cabin or pet — in minutes, with no added service fees.
Operators on this route
- Blue Star Ferries
- Dodekanisos Seaways
How to book your ferry
- Pick your date and number of passengers.
- Compare operators, schedules and fares in real time.
- Add a vehicle, cabin or pet if needed, then pay online securely.
Good to know
- Vehicles (car, motorbike, motorhome) accepted on most departures.
- Cabins and reclining seats available for overnight crossings.
- Pets welcome depending on the operator.
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the Kos – Kalymnos crossing?
- From 35 minutes on fast links to about 1 h 35 depending on the service and departure port.
- How much does it cost?
- From around six euros per person — one of the cheapest crossings in Greece.
- Which port does it leave from on Kos?
- Depending on the service, Kos town or Mastichari on the north coast. Check the departure port shown on your ticket.
- Is Kalymnos worth it for climbing?
- It is one of Europe's leading sport-climbing destinations, with over 3,000 routes. The season runs mainly from spring to autumn.
- Can I do a day return?
- Yes, frequency easily allows it in summer. Just check the last return time.