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How to get from Kalymnos to Rhodes by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Kalymnos to Rhodes ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Kalymnos to Rhodes is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Kalymnos to Rhodes can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Kalymnos to Rhodes ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, Anes Ferries, Sea Dreams or Sebeco Lines. This way you can find the best deal on a Kalymnos Rhodes ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Dodekanisos Seaways or Blue Star Ferries ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Kalymnos to Rhodes simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Kalymnos to Rhodes Ferry Information

Port of departure
Kalymnos
Greece
Dodecanese
Port of Arrival
Rhodes
Greece
Dodecanese
Distance
77 mi
Ferry Companies
Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, Anes Ferries, Sea Dreams, Sebeco Lines
Frequency of crossings
13 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
2 hours 40 min
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Ferry Kalymnos Rhodes: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Kalymnos to Rhodes, you'll find tickets range from £19 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £191 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Kalymnos to Rhodes route is £85. The average ferry crossing time from Kalymnos to Rhodes is 4 hours 22 min. The slowest ferries will take 6 hours 55 min to reach Rhodes, while the fastest boats will arrive in Rhodes in 2 hours 45 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Kalymnos at 01:20. The last boat to Rhodes leaves the port of Kalymnos at 23:35.

Average price of a Kalymnos to Rhodes ferry crossing
£85
Price range of ferries Kalymnos Rhodes (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£19 - £191
Average crossing time Kalymnos Rhodes
4 hours 22 min
Departure time of first ferry to Rhodes
01:20
Time last ferry leaves for Rhodes
23:35
Arrival time of first ferry to Rhodes
06:00
Arrival time of last ferry to Rhodes
19:45

Why travel by ferry from Kalymnos to Rhodes?

Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Kalymnos to Rhodes ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Rhodes. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Kalymnos to Rhodes is an ideal way to travel.

Because it's the ideal way to travel with your family!
There is no better way to travel between Kalymnos and Rhodes with your family than by ferry. Everything is simpler. As soon as you leave Kalymnos, imagine your children exploring the ship, spending long periods playing in the children's play areas or in the video games and arcades (for teenagers), watching the latest films in the cinema, sharing a family meal in the restaurant, or marvelling at a magic show or other countless activities. On board the ferry to Rhodes, time flies by faster than you think and this maritime experience between Kalymnos and Rhodes will remain unforgettable for your children for a long time.
Not to be bored on board... unlike the plane
If you compare the speed, the plane is certainly the fastest way to get from Kalymnos to Rhodes. But you are stuck in your seat, strapped in by your seatbelt, and there is almost no opportunity to travel. During the Kalymnos Rhodes ferry journey with Blue Star Ferries or Dodekanisos Seaways, there are countless opportunities to enjoy restaurants and bars, or to stroll and sunbathe on a promenade deck... A flight will never provide you with so many services during the trip.
To finally take the time to travel
We live in a society where everything goes faster and faster. On board a Dodekanisos Seaways or Blue Star Ferries ferry you will enjoy a smooth start from Kalymnos and sailing at less than 40km/h to Rhodes. All ships are equipped with a multitude of services (bar, restaurants, lounges, entertainment, etc...). You may even find your Kalymnos-Rhodes crossing a little too short!

Which companies operate between Kalymnos and Rhodes?

If you want to travel between Kalymnos and Rhodes by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Dodekanisos Seaways or Blue Star Ferries who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.

Dodekanisos Seaways Kalymnos Rhodes
Dodekanisos Seaways
Dodekanisos Seaways was founded in 1991 and is based in Rhodes, Greece. The company serves the Aegean islands and ports in the Ionian Sea. On Vivanoda, you can compare Kalymnos-Rhodes fares and book a Dodekanisos Seaways ticket between Kalymnos and Rhodes. Dodekanisos Seaways operates 8 crossings a week to Rhodes from Kalymnos and the journey time is 2 hours 40 min. More information about Dodekanisos Seaways
2 hours 40 min
8 crossings a week
Blue Star Ferries Kalymnos Rhodes
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Kalymnos-Rhodes route as well as other domestic crossings between mainland Greece and its myriad islands (Cyclades, Ionian, Crete, Dodecanese). On Vivanoda, you can compare Kalymnos-Rhodes fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Kalymnos and Rhodes. Blue Star Ferries operates 5 crossings a week to Rhodes from Kalymnos and the journey time is 4 hours 20 min. More information about Blue Star Ferries
4 hours 20 min
5 crossings a week

Where do the ferries leave from in Kalymnos? Where do the boats arrive in Rhodes?

Port of departure in Kalymnos

Dodekanisos Seaways or Blue Star Ferries ferries depart for Rhodes from the following ports in Kalymnos:

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Port of arrival in Rhodes

Blue Star Ferries or Dodekanisos Seaways ships arrive in Rhodes from the following ports:

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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Kalymnos to Rhodes, it will take you at least 2 hours 40 min to cover the 77 mi between Kalymnos and Rhodes.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Kalymnos and Rhodes in winter) and the ferry company (Dodekanisos Seaways and Blue Star Ferries). There are currently 13 crossings a week between Kalymnos and Rhodes.

There are 2 ferry companies operating between Kalymnos and Rhodes: Dodekanisos Seaways and Blue Star Ferries.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, Anes Ferries, Sea Dreams, Sebeco Lines.

During your crossing between Kalymnos and Rhodes, you will travel 77 mi.

To go by boat from Kalymnos to Rhodes, you can find prices ranging from £19 for the lowest, to £191 for the highest. The average price we observed was £85.

The first ferry leaves Kalymnos at 01:20 for Rhodes.

The last ferry to Rhodes usually departs from Kalymnos at 23:35.

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