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How to get from Rhodes to Kalymnos by ferry ?

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

We know that planning a ferry trip from Rhodes to Kalymnos can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Rhodes to Kalymnos 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 Rhodes Kalymnos 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 Rhodes to Kalymnos simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Rhodes to Kalymnos Ferry Information

Port of departure
Rhodes
Greece
Dodecanese
Port of Arrival
Kalymnos
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 50 min
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Ferry Rhodes Kalymnos: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Rhodes to Kalymnos, 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 Rhodes to Kalymnos route is £86. The average ferry crossing time from Rhodes to Kalymnos is 4 hours 23 min. The slowest ferries will take 6 hours 24 min to reach Kalymnos, while the fastest boats will arrive in Kalymnos in 2 hours 45 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Rhodes at 08:00. The last boat to Kalymnos leaves the port of Rhodes at 18:15.

Average price of a Rhodes to Kalymnos ferry crossing
£86
Price range of ferries Rhodes Kalymnos (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£19 - £191
Average crossing time Rhodes Kalymnos
4 hours 23 min
Departure time of first ferry to Kalymnos
08:00
Time last ferry leaves for Kalymnos
18:15
Arrival time of first ferry to Kalymnos
11:00
Arrival time of last ferry to Kalymnos
23:15

Why travel by ferry from Rhodes to Kalymnos?

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

Because it's the ideal way to travel with your family!
If you have children, there's no better way to travel from Rhodes to Kalymnos as a family than by ferry. Everything is simpler. As soon as you leave Rhodes, 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 Kalymnos, time flies by faster than you think and this maritime experience between Rhodes and Kalymnos will remain unforgettable for your children for a long time.
For the comfort of a cabin
Although it is not compulsory to make the crossing from Rhodes to Kalymnos by booking a cabin, you are depriving yourself of a comfort that the ferry is the only mode of transport to offer. Like real hotel rooms, they offer travellers beds, bathrooms and, in some suites, portholes and balconies. Even on a day crossing, enjoying the privacy of a cabin is still possible and much more comfortable than sitting in a lounge.
Taking your time becomes a pleasure
We live in a society where everything goes faster and faster. Sailing at less than 40km/h on board a Dodekanisos Seaways or Blue Star Ferries ferry for the 77 mi between Rhodes and Kalymnos will be a relaxing stop. All ships are equipped with a multitude of services (bar, restaurants, lounges, entertainment, etc...). It is not impossible that you will feel that you have arrived in Kalymnos too quickly, as the experience is so pleasant!

Which companies operate between Rhodes and Kalymnos?

If you want to travel between Rhodes and Kalymnos 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 Rhodes Kalymnos
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 Rhodes-Kalymnos fares and book a Dodekanisos Seaways ticket between Rhodes and Kalymnos. Dodekanisos Seaways operates 8 crossings a week to Kalymnos from Rhodes and the journey time is 2 hours 50 min. More information about Dodekanisos Seaways
2 hours 50 min
8 crossings a week
Blue Star Ferries Rhodes Kalymnos
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Rhodes-Kalymnos route as well as other domestic crossings between mainland Greece and its myriad islands (Cyclades, Ionian, Crete, Dodecanese). On Vivanoda, you can compare Rhodes-Kalymnos fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Rhodes and Kalymnos. Blue Star Ferries operates 5 crossings a week to Kalymnos from Rhodes 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 Rhodes? Where do the boats arrive in Kalymnos?

Port of departure in Rhodes

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

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Port of arrival in Kalymnos

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

Kalymnos
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Rhodes to Kalymnos, it will take you at least 2 hours 50 min to cover the 77 mi between Rhodes and Kalymnos.

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

There are 2 ferry companies operating between Rhodes and Kalymnos: 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 Rhodes and Kalymnos, you will travel 77 mi.

To go by boat from Rhodes to Kalymnos, you can find prices ranging from £19 for the lowest, to £191 for the highest. The average price we observed was £86.

The first ferry leaves Rhodes at 08:00 for Kalymnos.

The last ferry to Kalymnos usually departs from Rhodes at 18:15.

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