Here is all the information you need about the ferry route from Patmos 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 29.83 miles away from Patmos.
Getting back and forth from Patmos to Kalymnos is easy because ferries operate all year round.
The route Patmos 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 10.50 and 34.00 euros. Tickets for this route are available for passengers as well as vehicles, such as cars and motor bikes.
The trip duration from Patmos to Kalymnos is between 1h 30m – 3h 45m. With Dodekanisos Seaways which is the fastest ferry company on this route you can arrive in 1h 30m.
On this route, there is no ferry company offering direct trips currently all trips are with stops at other islands.
During high season (June – September) there are 6 scheduled ferry crossings between Patmos and Kalymnos per week. During low season (October – May) however, there are 2 ferry crossing per week. So, keep this in mind when planning your trip!