Ferry from Fourni to Kalymnos (Pothia)
3h to 4h · from €17.00 · 2 operators
Fourni to Kalymnos at a glance
Ferries from Fourni to Kalymnos (Pothia) are scheduled 5 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 09:20 and the latest is 20:20. The crossing takes between 3h and 4h, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways. Published fares start from €17.00 on a conventional ferry and from €36.00 on a high-speed vessel. There are sailings on Thursday, Friday and Sunday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 25 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €17.00 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel | €36.00 | 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 25 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Fourni to Kalymnos Route Map
Fourni connects south to Kalymnos in anything from three to four hours, depending on whether you take Blue Star Ferries' Blue Star Patmos or the Dodekanisos Seaways catamaran Dodekanisos Pride. The fast boat is the quicker option, the conventional ferry the steadier one in rough weather. Fares start around €17.
Kalymnos is best known as the sponge-diving island, and it keeps a rugged, working character that sets it apart from busier Kos next door. Ferries dock at Pothia, the capital on the south coast, where sponge shops and workshops near the harbour are still part of local life. In recent decades the island has become a serious rock-climbing destination, with routes concentrated around Masouri on the west coast.
Sailings run around three times a week across the two operators. The current timetable and fares are listed below. Kalymnos is well connected onward to Kos, Leros and Patmos, so it works as a hub for the northern Dodecanese.
Fourni to Kalymnos Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €17.00 on a conventional ferry and from €36.00 on a high-speed vessel. 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 | €17.00 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos |
| High-speed vessel | €36.00 | Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride |
Weekly Fourni to Kalymnos Ferry Schedule
The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.
| Operator | Vessel | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Season | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 09:20 | 12:20 | 3h | €36.00 | now to 2026-10-25 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 09:20 | 12:20 | 3h | €36.00 | now to 2026-10-23 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 20:20 | 00:20 | 4h | €17.00 | 2026-08-20 to 2026-08-27 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Fourni to Kalymnos between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 2026-08-27 | 20:20 | 00:20 | 4h | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Fri 2026-08-28 | 09:20 | 12:20 | 3h | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Sun 2026-08-30 | 09:20 | 12:20 | 3h | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Fri 2026-09-04 | 09:20 | 12:20 | 3h | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Sun 2026-09-06 | 09:20 | 12:20 | 3h | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Fourni to Kalymnos?
Ferries from Fourni to Kalymnos (Pothia) are scheduled 5 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 25 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Fourni to Kalymnos today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Fourni to Kalymnos (Pothia) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 27 August 2026, at 20:20. Departures fall on Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
How many ferries run from Fourni to Kalymnos this week?
3 sailings from Fourni to Kalymnos (Pothia) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs. The busiest days are Fridays and Sundays.
What time is the first ferry from Fourni to Kalymnos?
Scheduled departures from Fourni to Kalymnos (Pothia) leave at 09:20 and 20:20.
How long is the ferry from Fourni to Kalymnos?
The fastest crossing from Fourni to Kalymnos (Pothia) takes 3h and the slowest 4h. On this route conventional ferries take 4h and high-speed vessels take 3h.
How much does the Fourni to Kalymnos ferry cost?
Published fares for the Fourni to Kalymnos (Pothia) ferry start from €17.00 on a conventional ferry and from €36.00 on a high-speed vessel. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Fourni to Kalymnos route?
The Fourni to Kalymnos (Pothia) route is served by Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways. Crossings run on conventional ferries and high-speed vessels.
Tips for the Fourni to Kalymnos ferry
- July and August are the busiest months on almost every Greek ferry route; expect crowded vessels, longer boarding queues, and higher prices.
- Catamarans offer a faster crossing but have a lower wind-speed tolerance; in July and August, a booking on a conventional ferry is more likely to run on schedule.
- Shoes take up disproportionate space; one pair of sandals and one pair of walking shoes is sufficient for most island-hopping itineraries.
- Wheeled suitcases are harder to manage on steep gangways and across uneven quaysides than backpacks; a soft-sided bag with carry handles is a practical compromise.
- 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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