Ferry from Kos (Main Port) to Kalymnos

Here is all the information you need about the ferry route from Kos (Main Port) to Kalymnos. On this page you can find details about the various ports and destinations, the ferry companies offering trips, as well as ferry ticket prices and travel times.

Kalymnos is a Greek island in the Dodecanese group, located very close to the Turkish coast. Historically, the main occupation for locals here was diving for sponges. They were caught by hand and sold around the Mediterranean. This is what brought initial recognition and wealth to the island, and the reason it has been nicknamed ‘Sponge-Diver’s Island’. It is located approximately 31.00 miles away from Kos (Main Port).
Getting back and forth from Kos (Main Port) to Kalymnos is easy because ferries operate all year round.
The route Kos (Main Port) to Kalymnos is operated by 4 companies Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries, ANE Kalymnou and Saos Anes . This route is operated all year round and the ticket prices range between 5.90 and 26.00 euros. Tickets for this route are available for passengers as well as vehicles, such as cars and motor bikes.
The trip duration from Kos (Main Port) to Kalymnos is between 40m – 1h 15m. With Dodekanisos Seaways which is the fastest ferry company on this route you can arrive in 40m.
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During high season (June – September) there are 21 scheduled ferry crossings between Kos (Main Port) and Kalymnos per week. During low season (October – May) however, there are 11 ferry crossing per week. So, keep this in mind when planning your trip!