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How to get from Kalymnos to Tilos by ferry ?

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

We know that planning a ferry trip from Kalymnos to Tilos can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Kalymnos to Tilos 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 or Dodekanisos Seaways. This way you can find the best deal on a Kalymnos Tilos ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Blue Star Ferries or Dodekanisos Seaways 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 Tilos simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Kalymnos to Tilos Ferry Information

Port of departure
Kalymnos
Greece
Dodecanese
Port of Arrival
Tilos
Greece
Dodecanese
Distance
42 mi
Ferry Companies
Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways
Frequency of crossings
3 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
2 hours 20 min
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Ferry Kalymnos Tilos: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Kalymnos to Tilos, you'll find tickets range from £12 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £134 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Kalymnos to Tilos route is £60. The average ferry crossing time from Kalymnos to Tilos is 3 hours 2 min. The slowest ferries will take 4 hours 30 min to reach Tilos, while the fastest boats will arrive in Tilos in 2 hours 15 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Kalymnos at 01:20. The last boat to Tilos leaves the port of Kalymnos at 23:35.

Average price of a Kalymnos to Tilos ferry crossing
£60
Price range of ferries Kalymnos Tilos (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£12 - £134
Average crossing time Kalymnos Tilos
3 hours 2 min
Departure time of first ferry to Tilos
01:20
Time last ferry leaves for Tilos
23:35
Arrival time of first ferry to Tilos
03:25
Arrival time of last ferry to Tilos
17:45

Why travel by ferry from Kalymnos to Tilos?

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

It's much less boring than on a plane
As a general rule, a trip from Kalymnos to Tilos is much quicker by plane. But it's not always pleasant to be tied to your seat for long hours. On the other hand, during the Kalymnos Tilos crossing on the Dodekanisos Seaways or Blue Star Ferries ferry, you have total freedom in your activities, to eat, walk, entertain or rest. A totally different experience to flying!
For a caring staff
Every minute of the Kalymnos-Tilos crossing, from embarkation in the port of Kalymnos to disembarkation in Tilos, qualified and smiling Blue Star Ferries or Dodekanisos Seaways staff are at your disposal to ensure you have a pleasant time. It is common to find an information desk on the ship, usually on the main deck.
So you don't have to worry about the amount of luggage
With the train, bus or plane, an excess of one free piece of luggage is often applied and each additional piece of luggage generates an additional cost. On the Kalymnos Tilos ferry, you can take as much luggage as you like, within the capacity of your vehicle. If you are travelling as a pedestrian, the conditions may be more restrictive as you will need to carry your luggage with you until you arrive in Tilos. However, it is advisable to ask the crew of Blue Star Ferries or Dodekanisos Seaways, as luggage lockers are often provided for passengers to store their luggage during the crossing.

Which companies operate between Kalymnos and Tilos?

If you want to travel between Kalymnos and Tilos by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Blue Star Ferries or Dodekanisos Seaways 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.

Blue Star Ferries Kalymnos Tilos
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Kalymnos-Tilos route as well as other domestic crossings between mainland Greece and its myriad islands (Cyclades, Ionian, Crete, Dodecanese). On Vivanoda, you can compare Kalymnos-Tilos fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Kalymnos and Tilos. Blue Star Ferries operates 2 crossings a week to Tilos from Kalymnos and the journey time is 3 hours 20 min. More information about Blue Star Ferries
3 hours 20 min
2 crossings a week
Dodekanisos Seaways Kalymnos Tilos
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-Tilos fares and book a Dodekanisos Seaways ticket between Kalymnos and Tilos. Dodekanisos Seaways operates 1 crossings a week to Tilos from Kalymnos and the journey time is 2 hours 20 min. More information about Dodekanisos Seaways
2 hours 20 min
1 crossings a week

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

Port of departure in Kalymnos

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

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Port of arrival in Tilos

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

Tilos
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Kalymnos to Tilos, it will take you at least 2 hours 20 min to cover the 42 mi between Kalymnos and Tilos.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Kalymnos and Tilos in winter) and the ferry company (Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways). There are currently 3 crossings a week between Kalymnos and Tilos.

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

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways.

During your crossing between Kalymnos and Tilos, you will travel 42 mi.

To go by boat from Kalymnos to Tilos, you can find prices ranging from £12 for the lowest, to £134 for the highest. The average price we observed was £60.

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

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

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