Athens (Piraeus) – Kalymnos

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Athens (Piraeus) – Kalymnos

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Ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Kalymnos

Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Kalymnos. Athens (Piraeus) Kalymnos ferries cost around $97 and $1158, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Athens (Piraeus) Kalymnos ferries.

Ferry times from Athens (Piraeus) to Kalymnos

Athens (Piraeus) Kalymnos ferry sailings typycally depart from Athens (Piraeus) at around 10:00. The last ferry leaves at 23:45.

How long is the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Kalymnos?

The Athens (Piraeus) Kalymnos ferry trip can take around 11 hours 5 minutes. The fastest Athens (Piraeus) to Kalymnos ferry is around 8 hours 30 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.

Athens (Piraeus) Kalymnos Ferry Operator Schedules

There are around 2 weekly sailings from Athens (Piraeus) to Kalymnos serviced by Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can vary by season and operator.

Ferry prices from Athens (Piraeus) to Kalymnos

Athens (Piraeus) Kalymnos ferry prices typically range between $97* and $1158*. The average price is typically $373*. The cheapest ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Kalymnos start from $97*. The average price for a foot passenger is $194*. The average price for a car is $1109*.

Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.

How far is it from Athens (Piraeus) to Kalymnos?

The distance between Athens (Piraeus) to Kalymnos is approximately 239 miles (385km) or 208 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Athens (Piraeus) Kalymnos ferry?

Yes, Blue Star Ferries allow cars on board ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Kalymnos. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Kalymnos.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Athens (Piraeus) to Kalymnos?

Foot passengers can travel on the Athens (Piraeus) to Kalymnos ferry with Blue Star Ferries.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Kalymnos?

Pets can travel on ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Kalymnos with Blue Star Ferries. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
 

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Athens (Piraeus) to Kalymnos Ferry Most Popular Questions

Athens (Piraeus) Guide

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.


Kalymnos Guide

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.

Athens (Piraeus) to Kalymnos
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 2025-04-14 and 2025-04-20

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries 15:00 01:30 10 hours 30 minutes Wed
Blue Star Ferries 15:00 02:20 11 hours 20 minutes Fri
Blue Star Ferries 18:00 05:05 11 hours 5 minutes Thu
Blue Star Ferries 22:30 09:25 10 hours 55 minutes Sat

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