Ferry from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Kos
35m to 1h 10m · from €5.90 · 5 operators
Kalymnos to Kos at a glance
Ferries from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Kos are scheduled 26 times over the next 14 days, about 2 a day. The earliest departure in that window is 01:40 and the latest is 23:05. The crossing takes between 35m and 1h 10m, depending on the vessel. In the next fortnight the route is served by 5 operators: Anem Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, SAOS Ferries and Superfast Ferries. Published fares start from €5.90 on a conventional ferry and from €12.00 on a high-speed vessel. The sailing days are not the same from one week to the next during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 29 September 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €5.90 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel | €12.00 | Book now |
| Economy Lounge / Deck | €5.90 | Book now |
| Cabin (AB42) | €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 29 September 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Kalymnos to Kos through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in August (about 13 a day).
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 | 73 | 11 of 30 | 2 or 3 a day |
| December 2025 | 203 | 31 of 31 | 6 or 7 a day |
| January 2026 | 174 | 29 of 31 | 5 or 6 a day |
| February 2026 | 187 | 28 of 28 | about 7 a day |
| March 2026 | 316 | 31 of 31 | about 10 a day |
| April 2026 | 270 | 30 of 30 | about 9 a day |
| May 2026 | 299 | 30 of 31 | 9 or 10 a day |
| June 2026 | 361 | 30 of 30 | about 12 a day |
| July 2026 | 391 | 31 of 31 | 12 or 13 a day |
| August 2026 | 397 | 31 of 31 | about 13 a day |
| September 2026 | 377 | 30 of 30 | 12 or 13 a day |
| October 2026 | 354 | 31 of 31 | 11 or 12 a day |
November 2025 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos, Blue Star 2)
Anem Ferries (Olympios Ermis, Olympios Zeus)
December 2025 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos, Blue Star 2)
Anem Ferries (Olympios Zeus, Olympios Ermis)
A.N.E. Kalymnou (Nhsos Kalymnos)
January 2026 · this month, a year ago
A.N.E. Kalymnou (Kalymnos Dolphin)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos, Blue Star 2)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
February 2026 · this month, a year ago
Anem Ferries (Olympios Zeus)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Pride)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Delos, Blue Star 2)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
March 2026 · this month, a year ago
A.N.E. Kalymnou (Kalymnos Dolphin)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Pride, Dodekanisos Express)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Paros)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
April 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
Superfast Ferries (Superfast XI)
Anem Ferries (Olympios Ermis, Olympios Zeus)
SAOS Ferries (Saonisosd, Stavros)
May 2026 · this month, a year ago
A.N.E. Kalymnou (Kalymnos Dolphin)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos, Blue Star 2)
Anem Ferries (Olympios Ermis, Olympios Zeus)
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
SAOS Ferries (Saonisosd, Stavros)
June 2026 · this month, a year ago
A.N.E. Kalymnou (Kalymnos Dolphin)
Anem Ferries (Olympios Zeus, Olympios Ermis)
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos, Blue Star 2)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
July 2026 · this month, a year ago
Anem Ferries (Olympios Zeus, Olympios Ermis)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos, Blue Star 2)
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos)
August 2026 · this month, a year ago
Anem Ferries (Olympios Zeus, Olympios Ermis)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos, Blue Star 2)
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
September 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
A.N.E. Kalymnou (Kalymnos Dolphin)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos, Blue Star 1, Blue Star 2)
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos)
October 2026 · this month, a year ago
A.N.E. Kalymnou (Kalymnos Dolphin)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Delos, Blue Star 1, Blue Star Paros)
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.
Kalymnos to Kos Route Map
Kalymnos to Kos is the busiest short crossing in this part of the Dodecanese, worked by ANEM, Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways and SAOS Ferries between them. Depending on the vessel it takes anywhere from about thirty-five minutes on the Dodekanisos Express catamaran to a little over an hour on the bigger conventional ferries such as Blue Star 2 or Blue Star Patmos. Fares start around €5.90, so this is a genuinely cheap and easy hop.
Most sailings arrive at Kos Town, right beside the medieval Castle of the Knights that guards the harbour entrance. Kos is a large, lively island with a strong resort side, good beaches and enough flat ground to make cycling a practical way to get about. The archaeological sites, the Asklepieion above all, are the counterweight to the beach and nightlife side of the island.
Sailings run several times a day in season, which makes this an easy same-day trip in either direction. The current timetable and fares are shown in the tables below. Note that some crossings use Mastichari on the northwest coast rather than Kos Town, which is handy for the airport but a bus ride from the capital.
Weekly Kalymnos to Kos Ferry Schedule
What each ferry company has published for the four weeks from 14 November 2026 to 11 December 2026: the days it sails and its departure times from Kalymnos.
Dodekanisos Seaways
Book Dodekanisos Seaways ticketsUntil Mon 30 November
| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 14:10 |
From Tue 1 December
| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 14:20 | |
| 15:10 | |
| 14:10 |
Blue Star Ferries
Book Blue Star Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 01:50 (night of Tuesday to Wednesday) | |
| 01:40 (night of Thursday to Friday) | |
| 23:05 |
Anem Ferries
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|---|---|
| 06:30 | |
| 08:00 |
Superfast Ferries
Book Superfast Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 05:25 |
SAOS Ferries
Book SAOS Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 06:00 |
Timetable published to 17 November 2026.
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Sailings already published, month by month
The operators have published sailings on this route from 14 November 2026 to 29 September 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.
- November 2026: sails on 16 of the 17 days from 14 November, 1 to 4 sailings a day on those days. Earliest departure 01:40, latest 23:05. Fastest crossing 35m. Conventional ferries: Anem Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, SAOS Ferries and Superfast Ferries. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- December 2026: sails on 26 of 31 days, 1 to 3 sailings a day on those days. Earliest departure 01:40, latest 23:05. Fastest crossing 35m. Conventional ferries: Anem Ferries, Blue Star Ferries and Superfast Ferries. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- January 2027: sails on 27 of 31 days, 1 to 3 sailings a day on those days. Earliest departure 01:40, latest 23:05. Fastest crossing 35m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries and Superfast Ferries. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- February 2027: sails on 18 of 28 days, 1 to 2 sailings a day on those days. Earliest departure 05:25, latest 15:10. Fastest crossing 35m. Conventional ferries: Superfast Ferries. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- March 2027: sails on 26 of 31 days, 1 to 2 sailings a day on those days. Earliest departure 11:35, latest 15:15. Fastest crossing 35m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- April 2027: sails on 24 of 30 days, 1 to 2 sailings a day on those days. Earliest departure 11:35, latest 15:10. Fastest crossing 35m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- May 2027: sails on 26 of 31 days, 1 to 2 sailings a day on those days. Earliest departure 11:35, latest 15:30. Fastest crossing 35m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- June 2027: sails on 28 of 30 days, 1 to 3 sailings a day on those days. Earliest departure 02:50, latest 15:30. Fastest crossing 35m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- July 2027: sails every day, 1 to 3 sailings a day. Earliest departure 02:50, latest 15:30. Fastest crossing 35m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- August 2027: sails every day, 1 to 4 sailings a day. Earliest departure 02:50, latest 15:30. Fastest crossing 35m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- September 2027: sails on 26 of the 29 days to 29 September, 1 to 3 sailings a day on those days. Earliest departure 02:50, latest 15:30. Fastest crossing 35m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
Kalymnos to Kos Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €5.90 on a conventional ferry and from €12.00 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 | €5.90 | SAOS Ferries | Saonisos |
| High-speed vessel | €12.00 | 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.
Anem Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Seat | passenger | €8.00 |
Blue Star Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin (AB22) | cabin | €32.50 |
| Cabin (AB42) | cabin | €32.50 |
| Cabin (AB43) | cabin | €32.50 |
| Cabin (AB44) | cabin | €32.50 |
| Cabin (AB4PET2) | cabin | €32.50 |
| Cabin (AB4PET3) | cabin | €32.50 |
| Cabin (AB4PET4) | cabin | €32.50 |
| Cabin (A42) | cabin | €41.00 |
| Cabin (A4PET2) | cabin | €41.00 |
| Cabin (AB21) | cabin | €42.00 |
| Cabin (AB4PET1) | cabin | €42.00 |
| Cabin (A43) | cabin | €43.50 |
| Cabin (A44) | cabin | €43.50 |
| Cabin (A4PET3) | cabin | €43.50 |
| Cabin (A4PET4) | cabin | €43.50 |
| Cabin (A4BRTH2) | cabin | €46.00 |
| Cabin (A4BRTH3) | cabin | €48.50 |
| Cabin (A4BRTH4) | cabin | €48.50 |
| Cabin (A4PET1) | cabin | €54.00 |
| Cabin (L2DBRTH2) | cabin | €54.00 |
| Cabin (A4BRTH1) | cabin | €59.00 |
| Cabin (L2DBRTH1) | cabin | €69.00 |
| Seat (ECO) | passenger | €6.00 |
| Seat (ATS1) | passenger | €8.00 |
| Seat (ATS2) | passenger | €8.00 |
| Seat (ATS3) | passenger | €8.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Dodekanisos Seaways
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Seat (ATS) | passenger | €12.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
SAOS Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Lounge / Deck | passenger | €5.90 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Superfast Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin (AB42) | cabin | €32.50 |
| Cabin (AB43) | cabin | €32.50 |
| Cabin (AB44) | cabin | €32.50 |
| Cabin (AB4PET2) | cabin | €32.50 |
| Cabin (AB4PET3) | cabin | €32.50 |
| Cabin (AB4PET4) | cabin | €32.50 |
| Cabin (AB4BRTH2) | cabin | €37.50 |
| Cabin (AB4BRTH3) | cabin | €37.50 |
| Cabin (AB4BRTH4) | cabin | €37.50 |
| Cabin (A22) | cabin | €41.00 |
| Cabin (A42) | cabin | €41.00 |
| Cabin (A4PET2) | cabin | €41.00 |
| Cabin (AB4PET1) | cabin | €42.00 |
| Cabin (A43) | cabin | €43.50 |
| Cabin (A44) | cabin | €43.50 |
| Cabin (A4PET3) | cabin | €43.50 |
| Cabin (A4PET4) | cabin | €43.50 |
| Cabin (A2BRTH2) | cabin | €46.00 |
| Cabin (AB4BRTH1) | cabin | €47.00 |
| Cabin (LUX2) | cabin | €49.00 |
| Cabin (A21) | cabin | €54.00 |
| Cabin (A4PET1) | cabin | €54.00 |
| Cabin (LUXBRTH2) | cabin | €54.00 |
| Cabin (A2BRTH1) | cabin | €59.00 |
| Cabin (LUX1) | cabin | €64.00 |
| Cabin (LUXBRTH1) | cabin | €69.00 |
| Seat (ECO) | passenger | €6.00 |
| Seat (ATS2) | passenger | €8.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Hiring a car
Can you rent a car in Kos?
Yes. The ferry port sits right in Kos Town, about 2km from the centre, a 20-25 minute walk or five-minute drive, with rental desks nearby. Buses run regularly between the main towns but thin out fast once you leave them, so a car is worth it if you want to reach the Asclepion, Mount Dikeos villages or the quieter beaches. Compare prices at Discover Cars.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Kalymnos to Kos between 14 November 2026 and 27 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 November Book for Sat 14 November | 05:25 | 06:10 | 45m | Superfast XI | Superfast Ferries |
| Sat 14 November | 06:00 | 07:10 | 1h 10m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Sat 14 November | 08:00 | 09:05 | 1h 05m | Olympios Ermis | Anem Ferries |
| Sat 14 November | 14:10 | 14:45 | 35m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Sun 15 November Book for Sun 15 November | 14:10 | 14:45 | 35m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Sun 15 November | 23:05 | 23:55 | 50m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 16 November Book for Mon 16 November | 06:30 | 07:30 | 1h | Olympios Ermis | Anem Ferries |
| Mon 16 November | 14:10 | 14:45 | 35m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Tue 17 November Book for Tue 17 November | 06:00 | 07:10 | 1h 10m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Wed 18 November Book for Wed 18 November | 01:50 (night of Tuesday to Wednesday) | 02:40 | 50m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 18 November | 14:10 | 14:45 | 35m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Thu 19 November Book for Thu 19 November | 05:25 | 06:10 | 45m | Superfast XI | Superfast Ferries |
| Fri 20 November Book for Fri 20 November | 01:40 (night of Thursday to Friday) | 02:30 | 50m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Fri 20 November | 14:10 | 14:45 | 35m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Sat 21 November Book for Sat 21 November | 05:25 | 06:10 | 45m | Superfast XI | Superfast Ferries |
| Sat 21 November | 08:00 | 09:05 | 1h 05m | Olympios Ermis | Anem Ferries |
| Sat 21 November | 14:10 | 14:45 | 35m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Sun 22 November Book for Sun 22 November | 14:10 | 14:45 | 35m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Sun 22 November | 23:05 | 23:55 | 50m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 23 November Book for Mon 23 November | 06:30 | 07:30 | 1h | Olympios Ermis | Anem Ferries |
| Mon 23 November | 14:10 | 14:45 | 35m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Wed 25 November Book for Wed 25 November | 01:50 (night of Tuesday to Wednesday) | 02:40 | 50m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 25 November | 14:10 | 14:45 | 35m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Thu 26 November Book for Thu 26 November | 05:25 | 06:10 | 45m | Superfast XI | Superfast Ferries |
| Fri 27 November Book for Fri 27 November | 01:40 (night of Thursday to Friday) | 02:30 | 50m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Fri 27 November | 14:10 | 14:45 | 35m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Kalymnos to Kos?
Ferries from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Kos are scheduled 26 times over the next 14 days, about 2 a day. In that fortnight the sailing days are not the same from one week to the next. Sailings are published in every month of the year.
Are there ferries from Kalymnos to Kos today?
Yes, there are 4 sailings from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Kos today. Departure times: 05:25, 06:00, 08:00 and 14:10.
How many ferries run from Kalymnos to Kos this week?
14 sailings from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Kos are scheduled over the next seven days, about 2 a day this week. The busiest day is Saturday.
What time is the first ferry from Kalymnos to Kos?
On a day with a service the first ferry from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Kos usually leaves at 05:25. Across the published schedule departure times range from 01:40 to 23:05.
How long is the ferry from Kalymnos to Kos?
The fastest crossing from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Kos takes 35m and the slowest 1h 10m. On this route conventional ferries take 45m to 1h 10m and high-speed vessels take 35m.
How much does the Kalymnos to Kos ferry cost?
Published fares for the Kalymnos (Pothia) to Kos ferry start from €5.90 on a conventional ferry and from €12.00 on a high-speed vessel. 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 Kalymnos to Kos route?
In the next fortnight the Kalymnos (Pothia) to Kos route is served by Anem Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, SAOS Ferries and Superfast Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries and high-speed vessels.
Tips for the Kalymnos to Kos ferry
- November through February are the quietest months; you may have the ferry almost to yourself on some routes, which is a remarkable experience.
- The return wave after Easter (Sunday–Tuesday) is equally busy; allow an extra day of buffer if you need a reliable return sailing.
- At smaller island ports, taxis are scarce; book one in advance or confirm with your hotel that a transfer is arranged.
- In Kos, ancient history and beach life sit side by side – the Tree of Hippocrates in Kos Town is said to be the very spot where the father of medicine taught, while the nearby Asklepion was one of antiquity's most important healing sanctuaries. The island's long sandy beaches and flat terrain, ideal for cycling, make it one of the most accessible of the Dodecanese.
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