Astypalea – Kalymnos

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Astypalea – Kalymnos

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Ferry from Astypalea to Kalymnos

This ferry route is operated by Blue Star Ferries. Astypalea Kalymnos ferries cost between 14.0 € and 14.0 €, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Astypalea Kalymnos ferries.

Astypalea Kalymnos Ferry Times

The Astypalea Kalymnos ferry typically departs from Astypalea at around 20:30.

How long is the ferry from Astypalea to Kalymnos?

Astypalea Kalymnos Ferry sail durations on this ferry route can take around 2h 15m. The fastest sailings are approximately 2h 15m. Sailing times can vary, durations often differ between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Astypalea Kalymnos Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 1 weekly sailing from Astypalea to Kalymnos provided by Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.

Astypalea Kalymnos Ferry Prices

Astypalea Kalymnos ferry prices typically range between 14.0 €* and 14.0 €*. The average price is typically 14.0 €*. The cheapest Astypalea Kalymnos ferry prices start from 14.0 €*. The average price for a foot passenger is 14.0 €*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.

How far is it from Astypalea to Kalymnos?

The distance between Astypalea to Kalymnos is approximately 50.1 miles (80.6km) or 43.5 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Astypalea Kalymnos ferry?

No, ferry operators currently do not allow cars to travel on sailings between Astypalea and Kalymnos

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Astypalea to Kalymnos?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries between Astypalea and Kalymnos.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Astypalea to Kalymnos?

Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Astypalea to Kalymnos with Blue Star Ferries. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.

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Astypalea - Kalymnos Route summary
Departure Country Greece
Destination Country Greece
No. of Operators 1
Operators Blue Star Ferries
Average Price 14 €*
Average Weekly Sailings 1
Average Sailing Duration 2h 15m
First Ferry 20:30
Distance 43 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.

Most popular questions

Astypalea Guide

Astypalea Ferry Port

Astypalea belongs to the Dodecanese island group in the south eastern part of the Aegean Sea. In terms of ferry services within Greece, Astypalea, like a lot of Greek island ferry ports is connected to the mainland port of Piraeus (Athens) as well as some of the neighbouring islands in the Dodecanese. The shape of the island resembles an hourglass, narrowing in the middle to a tiny 10 metre strip which connects the two sections.


Kalymnos Guide

Kalymnos Ferry Port

Not many nations across the world can boast to have a moniker as unique (or indeed as strange) as the “Sponge-diving Island”, of Kalymnos. The odd nickname is a throwback to the Greek island’s thriving sponge trade when local divers, armed with just a harpoon and a lungful of air, trawled the bottom of the surrounding Aegean Sea in search of so-called “Kalymnian gold”. Such is the importance of sponges to the island’s culture that an annual Sponge Week celebration is held to honour the bravery of divers through the telling of poems, the singing of songs, and even the showing of tribute films. Nowadays Kalymnos is a millionaires’ playground, teeming with wealthy Greeks who want to while away the hours in the glorious warmth of the Mediterranean sun. The island is shaped by a rough and ragged coastline and a landscape of barren hills; their steep slopes marked by solitary pine trees clinging desperately to the rocks. Yet the desolate backcountry is a stark contrast to the beauty of Kalymnos town, where a pristine promenade hugs the deep-blue waters of a bay and narrow streets play host to white-washed buildings topped with terracotta tiles. The entire town is huddled at the foot of a valley; one side coloured by a rare swathe of deep-green where the lemon and tangerine groves of Pothia grow. The port in Kalymnos covers most of the town’s waterfront and consists largely of small piers and jetties lined with yachts that roll with the gentle swell of the waves. The ferry terminal is found on the largest of these piers at the western edge of the bay, just beside a sharp-angled, S-shaped breakwater. It is a small facility consisting of little more than a car-park and a designated section of the roadside where ferries make anchor. Though the port is located in the heart of Kalymnos’ main urban centre, travelling further afield can prove difficult due to the island’s harsh terrain and largely remote nature. The best way to get around is by following the single, main road that circles around the spine of mountains that cut across the region from the south-east to the north-west. This route – regularly traversed by local buses - leads directly from the ferry terminal, slices through Kalymnos town, and snakes away to the smaller villages of Mirties, Arginonta, and Vathis. A wide range of ferry routes currently operate from the port throughout the week, most hopping to the multitude of neighbouring islands. Services hosted by Dodekanisos Seaways sail to Arki, Fournoi, Agios Kirikos, Pyhagorio, Agathonisis, Lipsi, and Chalki as well as sharing the journey to Symi, Rhodes, Tilos, Patmos, Nisyros, Leros, and Kos with Blue Star Ferries. Blue Star Ferries also travel to Astypalea, Kastelorizo and the city of Piraeus on the Greek mainland.


Astypalea to Kalymnos
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 19/05/2025 and 25/05/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Dodekanisos Seaways 12:05 14:35 2 hours 30 minutes Fri
Blue Star Ferries 18:25 20:55 2 hours 30 minutes Mon

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