Ferry from Symi (All Ports) to Kalymnos

Here is all the information you need about the ferry route from Symi (All Ports) 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 46.91 miles away from Symi (All Ports).
Getting back and forth from Symi (All Ports) to Kalymnos is easy as ferries can be found all year round from 1 port. The route Symi (All Ports) to Kalymnos is operated by 3 companies Dodekanisos Seaways, Saos Anes and Blue Star Ferries. This route is operated all year round and the ticket prices range between 15.00 and 39.00 euros. Tickets for this route are available for passengers as well as vehicles, such as cars and motor bikes.
The trip duration from Symi (All Ports) to Kalymnos is between 2h 5m – 6h 25m. With Dodekanisos Seaways which is the fastest ferry company on this route you can arrive in 2h 5m.
On this route, you can find both direct trips and those with stops at other islands. Typically, these stops will be Tilos , Nisyros, Kos (Main Port), Lipsi, Patmos, Evdilos, Ikaria and Piraeus. Dodekanisos Seaways is currently offering a direct trip to Kalymnos.
During high season (June – September) there are 2 scheduled ferry crossings between Symi (All Ports) 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!