Ferry from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Leros (Lakki)
55m to 1h 10m · from €8.00 · 1 operator
Kalymnos to Leros at a glance
Ferries from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Leros (Lakki) are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, roughly 3 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 21:35 and the latest is 23:00. The crossing takes between 55m and 1h 10m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €8.00 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 29 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €8.00 | Book now |
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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 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Kalymnos to Leros Route Map
Kalymnos to Leros is a short northbound hop in the Dodecanese, run by Blue Star Ferries with the Blue Star 2 and Blue Star Patmos. The crossing takes about an hour, sometimes a little more, and fares start around eight euros. These are the big conventional ships, so cars and motorbikes travel without difficulty.
These sailings dock at Lakki, the main port of Leros, which is striking for the 1930s Italian Art Deco buildings that line the harbour. The island itself is quiet and understated, with the hilltop Castle of Pandeli above the east coast and a pace noticeably slower than Kos or Patmos. Lakki is a few kilometres from the older town of Platanos and from the beach village of Agia Marina.
Sailings run a couple of times a week on this particular pairing. The current timetable and fares are listed in the tables below. The catamarans between Kalymnos and Agia Marina, the island's other port, run considerably more often and are worth checking alongside this route.
Kalymnos to Leros Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €8.00 on a conventional ferry. 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 | €8.00 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 2 |
Weekly Kalymnos to Leros 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 2 conventional | 21:35 | 22:30 | 55m | €8.00 | 2026-09-13 to 2026-10-25 | Book the Blue Star 2 sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 2 conventional | 21:35 | 22:30 | 55m | €8.00 | now to 2026-10-29 | Book the Blue Star 2 sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 23:00 | 00:10 | 1h 10m | €8.00 | now to 2026-10-28 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Kalymnos to Leros between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 2026-08-26 | 23:00 | 00:10 | 1h 10m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-08-27 | 21:35 | 22:30 | 55m | Blue Star 2 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sun 2026-08-30 | 21:35 | 22:30 | 55m | Blue Star 2 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 2026-09-02 | 23:00 | 00:10 | 1h 10m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-09-03 | 21:35 | 22:30 | 55m | Blue Star 2 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sun 2026-09-06 | 21:35 | 22:30 | 55m | Blue Star 2 | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Kalymnos to Leros?
Ferries from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Leros (Lakki) are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, roughly 3 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 29 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Kalymnos to Leros today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Leros (Lakki) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 26 August 2026, at 23:00. Departures fall on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.
How many ferries run from Kalymnos to Leros this week?
3 sailings from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Leros (Lakki) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Kalymnos to Leros?
Scheduled departures from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Leros (Lakki) leave at 21:35 and 23:00.
How long is the ferry from Kalymnos to Leros?
The fastest crossing from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Leros (Lakki) takes 55m and the slowest 1h 10m.
How much does the Kalymnos to Leros ferry cost?
Published fares for the Kalymnos (Pothia) to Leros (Lakki) ferry start from €8.00 on a conventional ferry. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Kalymnos to Leros route?
The Kalymnos (Pothia) to Leros (Lakki) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Kalymnos to Leros ferry
- On high-frequency short routes, check the timetable for the last sailing of the day – it can be surprisingly early on some less-visited islands.
- Wi-Fi is available on board many Greek ferries but is often slow and unreliable; download maps, podcasts, and entertainment before you board.
- Air conditioning inside Greek ferries can be set very cold, especially in summer – keep a light layer in your day bag even in hot weather.
- Short crossings are less affected by meltemi conditions than longer open-sea routes – but sheltered routes between close neighbours are calmer than fully exposed ones.
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