Ferry from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Astypalea
2h 20m to 2h 30m · from €11.00 · 2 operators
Kalymnos to Astypalea at a glance
Ferries from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Astypalea are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 11:35 and the latest is 23:40. The crossing takes between 2h 20m and 2h 30m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways. Published fares start from €11.00 on a conventional ferry and from €38.00 on a high-speed vessel. There are sailings on Monday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 26 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €11.00 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel | €38.00 | 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 26 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Kalymnos to Astypalea Route Map
Kalymnos to Astypalea heads west out of the main Dodecanese chain, run by Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways with the Blue Star Patmos and Dodekanisos Pride. The crossing takes around two and a half hours either way, which is quick for the distance covered. Fares start around eleven euros.
Astypalea is butterfly-shaped and feels far more Cycladic than Dodecanese, whitewashed and quiet and popular with Greeks looking for somewhere unspoilt. Ferries dock at Skala, also called Pera Gialos, directly below the Chora, which is crowned by a Venetian kastro that dominates every view of the harbour. Beaches are scattered around both wings of the island, and there is an airport with domestic flights.
Sailings run a couple of times a week. The current timetable and fares are listed in the tables below. Astypalea also has links westwards towards the Cyclades and Piraeus, so it works well as a stepping stone between the two island groups.
Kalymnos to Astypalea Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €11.00 on a conventional ferry and from €38.00 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 | €11.00 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos |
| High-speed vessel | €38.00 | Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride |
Weekly Kalymnos to Astypalea 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 | 11:35 | 14:05 | 2h 30m | €38.00 | now to 2026-09-21 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 23:40 | 02:00 | 2h 20m | €11.00 | now to 2026-10-26 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Kalymnos to Astypalea between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2026-08-24 | 11:35 | 14:05 | 2h 30m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Mon 2026-08-24 | 23:40 | 02:00 | 2h 20m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 2026-08-31 | 11:35 | 14:05 | 2h 30m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Mon 2026-08-31 | 23:40 | 02:00 | 2h 20m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Kalymnos to Astypalea?
Ferries from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Astypalea are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 26 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Kalymnos to Astypalea today?
Yes, there are 2 sailings from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Astypalea today. Departure times: 11:35 and 23:40.
How many ferries run from Kalymnos to Astypalea this week?
2 sailings from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Astypalea are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 2 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Kalymnos to Astypalea?
Scheduled departures from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Astypalea leave at 11:35 and 23:40.
How long is the ferry from Kalymnos to Astypalea?
The fastest crossing from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Astypalea takes 2h 20m and the slowest 2h 30m. On this route conventional ferries take 2h 20m and high-speed vessels take 2h 30m.
How much does the Kalymnos to Astypalea ferry cost?
Published fares for the Kalymnos (Pothia) to Astypalea ferry start from €11.00 on a conventional ferry and from €38.00 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 Kalymnos to Astypalea route?
The Kalymnos (Pothia) to Astypalea route is served by Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways. Crossings run on conventional ferries and high-speed vessels.
Tips for the Kalymnos to Astypalea ferry
- Summer heat makes sun-exposed upper decks very intense between 11:00 and 16:00; bring sunscreen with a high SPF and a hat even for short crossings.
- Confirmation emails sometimes contain a QR code for faster boarding – screenshotting this and zooming in before you reach the scanner saves time at the gate.
- Once you arrive in Astypalea, the main town's labyrinth of whitewashed houses, traditional windmills, and blue-domed churches beneath a hilltop Venetian castle make for one of the most photogenic settings in the Aegean. The island also offers miles of unspoiled beaches, with Vatses, Kaminakia, and Livadi among the finest.
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