Ferry from Lipsi to Kalymnos

Here is all the information you need about the ferry route from Lipsi 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 22.95 miles away from Lipsi.
Getting back and forth from Lipsi to Kalymnos is easy because ferries operate all year round.
The route Lipsi to Kalymnos is operated by 3 companies Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries and ANE Kalymnou. This route is operated all year round and the ticket prices range between 8.00 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 Lipsi to Kalymnos is between 1h 30m – 2h 45m. With Blue Star Ferries which is the fastest ferry company on this route you can arrive in 1h 30m.
On this route, you can find both direct trips and those with stops at other islands. Typically, these stops will be Kos (Main Port), Nisyros, Tilos , Symi (All Ports), Rhodes Town (Main Port), Rhodes, Kastelorizo and Leros (All Ports). Blue Star Ferries is currently offering a direct trip to Kalymnos.
During high season (June – September) there are 3 scheduled ferry crossings between Lipsi and Kalymnos per week. During low season (October – May) however, there is only 1 ferry crossing per week. So, keep this in mind when planning your trip!