The cheapest and fastest ferries from Kalymnos to Athens
Cheapest price
€77
Average price
€77
Fastest journey
10 h 55 m
Average duration
11 h
Ferries per day
2
Distance
308 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Kalymnos to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kalymnos to Athens will cost around €77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €77.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Kalymnos for Athens on Sun, Nov 09, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 09 the direct ferries cover the 308 km distance in an average of 11 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 10 h 55 m .
On Sun, Nov 09 the slowest ferries will take 11 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare ferry and flight for Kalymnos to Athens
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Kalymnos to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €44, and a flight costs an average of €79.
Distance: 166 nautical miles (308 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
€70 Average price Cheapest | €137 Average price |
12h 24m Average total duration 11h 24m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Kalymnos to Athens Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 10h50 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 10h45 | Sailing Days Thu |
Live departures
Kalymnos to Athens ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Kalymnos to Athens ferries for today, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:50 PM Kalymnos | 10h55 | 6:45 AM Athens | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:55 PM Kalymnos | 11h05 | 8:00 AM Athens | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Kalymnos to Athens
Ferries from Kalymnos to Athens run on average 1 times per day, taking around 11h 24m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €44 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:35, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 166 nautical miles (308 km) distance in 10h 10m. There are 2 sailings per week. Ferries from Kalymnos to Athens are available to foot passengers.

Distance 166 nautical miles (308 km) |
Average sailing duration 11h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €44 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 10h 10m |
First ferry 01:35 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Kalymnos to AthensYou can travel by ferry between Kalymnos to Athens with Blue Star Ferries for as low as €44. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
FAQs: Ferry from Kalymnos to Athens
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kalymnos to Athens by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Athens, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Kalymnos to Athens
- 06:00-22:00
- Saturday-Sunday: 06:00-20:00
- Free WiFi
- Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km)
- To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km)
- Rouan Thai (0.7km)
- Main companies are Piraeus Taxi and Athens Taxi.
- Free
- Metro Line 1, Piraeus Station

