Ferry from Astypalea to Kalymnos (Pothia)
2h 15m · from €11.00 · 1 operator
Astypalea to Kalymnos at a glance
Ferries from Astypalea to Kalymnos (Pothia) are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, about once a week. Departures in that window are at 20:30. The crossing takes 2h 15m. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €11.00 on a conventional ferry and from €22.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 15 April 2027. There are sailings on Sunday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 24 January 2027; the rest of the winter timetable is not out yet, and sailings are published again from 15 April 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €11.00 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel, sailing again from 15 April 2027 | €22.00 | Book now |
| ECO Seat | €11.00 | Book now |
| AB22 Cabin | €32.50 | Book now |
Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 24 January 2027. The rest of the winter timetable has not been announced yet, so nothing is listed from 25 January 2027 to 14 April 2027. Sailings are published again from 15 April 2027, as far as 23 September 2027.
Astypalea to Kalymnos through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in December (most days).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
Tap a month to see how it ran
Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | 18 | 14 of 30 | every other day |
| December 2025 | 22 | 18 of 31 | most days |
| January 2026 | 15 | 15 of 31 | every other day |
| February 2026 | 4 | 4 of 28 | about once a week |
| March 2026 | 5 | 5 of 31 | about once a week |
| April 2026 | 7 | 7 of 30 | about twice a week |
| May 2026 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| June 2026 | 13 | 12 of 30 | every other day |
| July 2026 | 10 | 10 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| August 2026 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| September 2026 | 8 | 8 of 30 | about twice a week |
| October 2026 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
November 2025 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
December 2025 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
January 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
February 2026 · this month, a year ago
March 2026 · this month, a year ago
April 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Pride)
May 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Pride)
June 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Pride)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
July 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
August 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Pride)
September 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
October 2026 · this month, a year ago
These are the sailings we recorded on this route from November 2025 to October 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.
Astypalea to Kalymnos Route Map
Astypalea to Kalymnos is a short eastward run into the main Dodecanese chain, covered by Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways. The Dodekanisos Pride catamaran does it in under two hours, while the conventional Blue Star Patmos takes around two and a half. Either way it is a straightforward daytime crossing from Skala, the port below the Chora on Astypalea.
Kalymnos is best known as the sponge diving island, and Pothia, the main port and capital on the south coast, still has sponge shops and workshops near the harbour. The town is a working Greek port rather than a resort, built up the slopes around the bay. In recent decades the island has become an internationally known rock climbing destination, and there are quieter beaches on the west coast around Massouri and Myrties.
Sailings run a couple of times a week, with the current timetable and fares listed below. Fares on this crossing start around €11. Kalymnos sits close to Kos and Leros, both easy onward hops, so it works well as a first stop in the Dodecanese.
Weekly Astypalea to Kalymnos Ferry Schedule
What each ferry company has published for the four weeks from 13 November 2026 to 10 December 2026: the days it sails and its departure times from Astypalea.
Blue Star Ferries
Book Blue Star Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 20:30 |
Sailings already published, month by month
The operators have published sailings on this route from 15 November 2026 to 23 September 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.
- November 2026: sails on 3 of the 16 days from 15 November, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 20:30. Fastest crossing 2h 15m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- December 2026: sails on 4 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 20:30. Fastest crossing 2h 15m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- January 2027: sails on 4 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 20:30. Fastest crossing 2h 15m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- April 2027: sails on 3 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 12:05. Fastest crossing 2h 30m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- May 2027: sails on 4 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 12:05. Fastest crossing 2h 30m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- June 2027: sails on 4 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 12:05. Fastest crossing 2h 30m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- July 2027: sails on 5 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 12:05. Fastest crossing 2h 30m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- August 2027: sails on 4 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 12:05. Fastest crossing 2h 30m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- September 2027: sails on 4 of the 23 days to 23 September, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 12:05. Fastest crossing 2h 30m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
Astypalea to Kalymnos Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €11.00 on a conventional ferry and from €22.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 15 April 2027. A high-speed crossing and a conventional one are different products at different prices, so they are listed separately rather than reduced to a single figure.
| Vessel class | From | Operator | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional ferry | €11.00 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos |
| High-speed vessel, sailing again from 15 April 2027 | €22.00 | Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride |
Ticket classes by operator
Prices for a single adult or vehicle, one way: the cheapest fare on sale for each ticket type, from the operators’ booking systems or published price lists. Fares change, so check the price when you book.
Blue Star Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| AB22 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB42 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB43 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB44 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| A42 Cabin | cabin | €41.00 |
| A4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €41.00 |
| AB21 Cabin | cabin | €42.00 |
| AB4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €42.00 |
| A43 Cabin | cabin | €43.50 |
| A44 Cabin | cabin | €43.50 |
| A4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €43.50 |
| A4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €43.50 |
| A4BRTH2 Cabin | cabin | €46.00 |
| A4BRTH3 Cabin | cabin | €48.50 |
| A4BRTH4 Cabin | cabin | €48.50 |
| A4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €54.00 |
| L2DBRTH2 Cabin | cabin | €54.00 |
| A4BRTH1 Cabin | cabin | €59.00 |
| L2DBRTH1 Cabin | cabin | €69.00 |
| ECO Seat | passenger | €11.00 |
| ATS1 Seat | passenger | €13.00 |
| ATS2 Seat | passenger | €13.00 |
| ATS3 Seat | passenger | €13.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Astypalea to Kalymnos between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 15 November | 20:30 | 22:45 | 2h 15m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sun 22 November | 20:30 | 22:45 | 2h 15m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Astypalea to Kalymnos?
Ferries from Astypalea to Kalymnos (Pothia) are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, about once a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Sunday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 24 January 2027, and the rest of the winter timetable has not been announced yet. Sailings are published again from 15 April 2027, as far as 23 September 2027.
Are there ferries from Astypalea to Kalymnos today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Astypalea to Kalymnos (Pothia) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 15 November 2026, at 20:30. Departures fall on Sunday.
How many ferries run from Astypalea to Kalymnos this week?
1 sailing from Astypalea to Kalymnos (Pothia) is scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Astypalea to Kalymnos?
Ferries from Astypalea to Kalymnos (Pothia) leave at 20:30.
How long is the ferry from Astypalea to Kalymnos?
The crossing from Astypalea to Kalymnos (Pothia) takes 2h 15m.
How much does the Astypalea to Kalymnos ferry cost?
Published fares for the Astypalea to Kalymnos (Pothia) ferry start from €11.00 on a conventional ferry and from €22.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 15 April 2027. A cabin berth is published from €32.50. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Astypalea to Kalymnos route?
The Astypalea to Kalymnos (Pothia) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. In the next 14 days crossings run on conventional ferries; high-speed sailings are published again from 15 April 2027.
Tips for the Astypalea to Kalymnos ferry
- Name corrections on ferry tickets are usually possible up to a few hours before departure – contact the operator promptly if you notice a spelling error.
- A portable power bank is one of the most useful things to carry – reliable mains power is not guaranteed on any vessel.
- A small padlock is useful not only for your luggage but also for hostel lockers if you are staying in mixed accommodation.
- Senior discounts are offered by several operators for passengers over 65; the discount is applied automatically if you select the correct age category.
- In Kalymnos, world-class rock climbing routes in the island's limestone cliffs have made it a magnet for climbers from across Europe, while the sheltered pebbly beach of Vlychadia and other coastal spots offer superb swimming. The island also has a deep tradition as a sponge-diving centre, which still shapes its culture today.
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