Kalymnos – Astypalea
Ferry to Dodecanese Islands
Kalymnos – Astypalea
Ferry to Dodecanese Islands
There is usually one weekly sailing from Kalymnos to Astypalea. 2 ferry operators provide the ferries from Kalymnos to Astypalea, Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways. Kalymnos Astypalea ferries take around 2 hours 30 minutes. The ferry costs between $72.67 and $290.68, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Kalymnos to Astypalea.
The earliest Kalymnos Astypalea ferry typically departs Kalymnos at about 01:10 and the last ferry usually leaves at 23:40.
Ferries from Kalymnos to Astypalea sail in around 2 hours 30 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 2 hours 20 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 1 weekly sailing from Kalymnos to Astypalea provided by Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways.
Blue Star Ferries provide 1 sailing weekly. Dodekanisos Seaways provide 1 sailing weekly.
The price of a ferry from Kalymnos to Astypalea typically range between $72.67* and $290.68*. On average the Kalymnos Astypalea ferry is $145.54*. The cheapest Kalymnos Astypalea ferry prices start from $72.67*. The average price for a foot passenger is $145.54*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 April 2025.
The distance between Kalymnos to Astypalea is approximately 50 miles (81km) or 44 nautical miles.
Yes, Kalymnos Astypalea ferries allow cars onboard with Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways between Kalymnos and Astypalea. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Kalymnos and Astypalea use our Deal Finder.
Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways allow foot passengers on Kalymnos Astypalea ferries.
Blue Star Ferries allow pets on ferries from Kalymnos to Astypalea. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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Forming part of the Dodecanese group of islands, the Greek island of Kalymnos lies in the south east Aegean Sea, to the west of the Bodrum Peninsular between the Greek islands of Kos and Leros. Kos is around 12 km to the south of Kalymnos and Leros is around 2 km to the north. After the islands of Kos and Rhodes, Kalymnos is the third most populous island in the Dodecanese and is known for its affluent population.
The island's terrain is characterised by many mountains and a coastline littered with sheltered coves which make it the perfect destination for a sailing holiday. The island has also been referred to as the "Sponge divers island" because sponge diving has taken place in the islands crystal clear waters for many years. The trade in sponges has brought a significant amount of wealth to the island and has made it famous throughout the Mediterranean.
The island's capital is called Pothia and is also home to the island's port. It is a colourful town that is spread out over the foot and slopes of two hills and the valley between them. There are regular ferry services to Piraeus, Rhodes, Samos and to the other islands in the Dodecanese and the Cyclades.
The Greek island of Astypalea lies in the eastern Aegean Sea and is one of the 12 islands that make up the Dodecanese group of islands. The island, which sits at the point where the Dodecanese meet the Cyclades islands, has a long history and is characterised by typically Greek whitewashed villages and lovely beaches. Astypalaia is also the westernmost island of the Dodecanese and is naturally separated into Mesa Nisi (the inner island, western part) and Exo Nisi (the outer island, eastern part) by a thin strip of land less than 100 m wide.
The island's capital, and home to its port, is Chora and is regarded as one of the most picturesque towns in the Aegean. The town sits atop a rock that protrudes into the sea, forming two bays. Towering above Chora is a castle with the white domes of Evangelistria and Agios Georgios churches visible above its walls. Around the castle lie Chora’s houses with whitewashed walls, blue doors and windows, and wooden balconies.
The island is connected to the port of Piraeus and also to the other islands in the Dodecanese, the Cycladic islands and to Crete.
