Kalymnos – Tilos
Ferry to Dodecanese Islands
Kalymnos – Tilos
Ferry to Dodecanese Islands
Depending on the season their are about 2 weekly sailings between Kalymnos and Tilos. 3 ferry operators provide the ferries from Kalymnos to Tilos, Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways & SAOS Ferries. Kalymnos Tilos ferries take around 3 hours 45 minutes. The ferry costs between $48.19 and $49.46, 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 Tilos.
The earliest Kalymnos Tilos ferry typically departs Kalymnos at about 00:50 and the last ferry usually leaves at 23:05.
Ferries from Kalymnos to Tilos sail in around 3 hours 45 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 2 weekly sailings from Kalymnos to Tilos provided by Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways & SAOS Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Blue Star Ferries provide 2 sailings weekly. Dodekanisos Seaways provide 1 sailing weekly. SAOS Ferries provide 1 sailing weekly.
The price of a ferry from Kalymnos to Tilos typically range between $48.19* and $49.46*. On average the Kalymnos Tilos ferry is $48.82*. The cheapest Kalymnos Tilos ferry prices start from $48.19*. The average price for a foot passenger is $48.82*.
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 Tilos is approximately 43 miles (69km) or 37 nautical miles.
Yes, Kalymnos Tilos ferries allow cars onboard with Blue Star Ferries & SAOS Ferries between Kalymnos and Tilos. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Kalymnos and Tilos use our Deal Finder.
Blue Star Ferries & SAOS Ferries allow foot passengers on Kalymnos Tilos ferries.
Blue Star Ferries allow pets on ferries from Kalymnos to Tilos. 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 Tilos is one of the Dodecanese group of islands and lies in the Aegean Sea. Unlike some of its neighbours, Tilos is a quiet island with few residents which as a result has managed to retain its original Greek atmosphere and charm. Those that do live on the island largely live off fishing, some agriculture and the little tourism that does exist. A popular site on the island is the beautiful but abandoned 15th century monastery of Agios Panteleimon, which contains some interesting icons. Also of interest is the Castle of the Knights, where the Knights of St. John were based in the 15th century. Also on the island are a number of other churches including perhaps the best known Church of the Archangel Michael which is in Megalo Chorio. Other popular sites on the island are the Park of Tilos, with its many species of flora and fauna, and the Cave of Charkadio where visitors can see the remains of the dwarf elephants that lived on the island some 45,000 years ago. The fossilised bones where first discovered in the 1970's.
