Athens (Piraeus) – Kalymnos
Ferry to Dodecanese Islands
Athens (Piraeus) – Kalymnos
Ferry to Dodecanese Islands
Depending on the season their are about 2 weekly sailings between Athens (Piraeus) and Kalymnos.Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Kalymnos. Athens (Piraeus) Kalymnos ferries take around 11 hours 5 minutes. The ferry costs between $119.37 and $1,418.26, 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 Athens (Piraeus) to Kalymnos.
The earliest Athens (Piraeus) Kalymnos ferry typically departs Athens (Piraeus) at about 10:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 23:45.
Ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Kalymnos sail in around 11 hours 5 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 8 hours 30 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 2 weekly sailings from Athens (Piraeus) to Kalymnos provided by Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Kalymnos typically range between $119.37* and $1,418.26*. On average the Athens (Piraeus) Kalymnos ferry is $457.03*. The cheapest Athens (Piraeus) Kalymnos ferry prices start from $119.37*. The average price for a foot passenger is $238.01*. The average price for a car is $1,358.69*.
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 Athens (Piraeus) to Kalymnos is approximately 239 miles (385km) or 208 nautical miles.
Yes, Athens (Piraeus) Kalymnos ferries allow cars onboard with Blue Star Ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Kalymnos. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Athens (Piraeus) and Kalymnos use our Deal Finder.
Blue Star Ferries allow foot passengers on Athens (Piraeus) Kalymnos ferries.
Blue Star Ferries allow pets on ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Kalymnos. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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The port city of Piraeus in Greece lies on the Saronic Gulf in the Attica region of the country and forms part of the Athens urban area, with the centre of Athens located some 12 km from the port. The centre of Piraeus is generally congested with traffic and tends not to be place where tourists would go. The area has many of the facilities you would expect of a non-tourist town: banks, public buildings, pedestrian areas, shopping streets and the like. The area around Zea Marina and Mikrolimano Harbour are perhaps the most attractive part of Piraeus and have a good selection of restaurants, cafes and bars.
Piraeus is Greece's main port and the largest in Europe and the third largest in the world. Unsurprisingly, it is the hub of Greece's maritime industries and the base for its merchant navy. Having recently undergone a refurbishment, facilities at the port have improved and include ATM's, bureau de change, restaurants, cafes, bars and a number of travel agencies selling ferry tickets. destinations served by the port include the island of Crete, the Cyclades Islands, the Dodecanese Islands, the eastern parts of Greece and parts of the northern and eastern Aegean Sea.
The Greek island of Kalymnos lies in the south east Aegean Sea and is located between the islands of Kos and Leros, and is one of the Dodecanese group of islands. The island is quite small with a land area of just over 100 sq. km but despite this it is the fourth largest of all the Dodecanese islands. The island's name has changed over its history. It was first named Kalynda, then Kalymna and then finally, Kalymnos. The island's capital is Pothis, although the most of the island's residents live in Chora, and is the island's second largest town.
Kalymnos is known for its sponge divers and sponge fisheries and it's inland terrain is steep and rocky and is popular with climbers. There are over 1,300 different climbing routes on the island that range in difficulty and terrain. Some routes are on slabs, some on big walls or on overhangs. The landscape used to be a curse for the island's residents but as it attracts visitors to the island it is now a blessing, certainly in terms of tourism.
There is a frequent ferry service to Piraeus, Rhodes and to the other Dodecanese islands. There are also ferry routes operating to the Cyclades islands, Samos and, during the summer season, to Chios, Mytilini, and Thessaloniki.
