Ferry from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Leros (Lakki)

55m to 1h 15m · from €7.80 · 3 operators

By Dave Briggs

Kalymnos to Leros at a glance

Ferries from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Leros (Lakki) are scheduled 8 times over the next 14 days, every other day. The earliest departure in that window is 06:00 and the latest is 23:00. The crossing takes between 55m and 1h 15m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 3 operators: Blue Star Ferries, SAOS Ferries and Superfast Ferries. Published fares start from €7.80 on a conventional ferry. 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 27 January 2027; the rest of the winter timetable is not out yet, and sailings are published again from 17 June 2027.

Sailings / 14 days8
How oftenEvery other day
First departure06:00
Last departure23:00
Fastest55m
Slowest1h 15m
Fares from€7.80
Operators3

Tickets from

Conventional ferry€7.80Book now
Economy Lounge / Deck€7.80Book now
AB42 Cabin€32.50Book now

Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.

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Operators have published this route's timetable to 27 January 2027. The rest of the winter timetable has not been announced yet, so nothing is listed from 28 January 2027 to 16 June 2027. Sailings are published again from 17 June 2027, as far as 5 September 2027.

Kalymnos to Leros through the year

Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in June (about 3 a day).

Sailings a day, last 12 months

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Month by month
MonthSailingsDays with a sailingHow often
November 20252821 of 30about one a day
December 20252619 of 31about one a day
January 2026149 of 31every other day
February 20263617 of 28about one a day
March 20267230 of 31about 2 a day
April 20266727 of 30about 2 a day
May 20268830 of 31about 3 a day
June 20269130 of 30about 3 a day
July 20269331 of 31about 3 a day
August 20267931 of 312 or 3 a day
September 20266730 of 30about 2 a day
October 20267127 of 31about 2 a day

November 2025 · this month, a year ago

Days with a sailing21 of 30
Sailings28 about one a day
Usual first departure10:55
Usual last departure21:35
OperatorsDodekanisos Seaways (Pride)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star 2, Blue Star Patmos)

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 Leros Route Map

Map of the Dodecanese showing the ferry route north-north-west from Kalymnos to Leros.

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 €7.80. 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.

Weekly Kalymnos to Leros 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 Kalymnos.

Superfast Ferries

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Superfast XI conventional · 55m · from €8.00

DaysDeparts
Thu and Sun		21:35

Blue Star Ferries

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Blue Star Patmos conventional · 1h 10m · from €8.00

DaysDeparts
Wed		23:00

SAOS Ferries

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Saonisos conventional · 1h 15m · from €7.80

DaysDeparts
Fri and Sun		06:00

Timetable published to 15 November 2026.

Sailings already published, month by month

The operators have published sailings on this route from 13 November 2026 to 5 September 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.

  • November 2026: sails on 8 of the 18 days from 13 November, 1 to 2 sailings a day on those days. Earliest departure 06:00, latest 23:00. Fastest crossing 55m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries, SAOS Ferries and Superfast Ferries.
  • December 2026: sails on 13 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 21:35, latest 23:00. Fastest crossing 55m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries and Superfast Ferries.
  • January 2027: sails on 4 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 23:00. Fastest crossing 1h 10m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
  • June 2027: sails on 4 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 11:20, latest 21:35. Fastest crossing 50m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
  • July 2027: sails on 9 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 21:35. Fastest crossing 55m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
  • August 2027: sails on 9 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 21:35. Fastest crossing 55m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
  • September 2027: sails on 2 of the 5 days to 5 September, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 21:35. Fastest crossing 55m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.

Kalymnos to Leros Ferry Fares

Lowest fare by vessel class

From €7.80 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 classFromOperatorVessel
Conventional ferry€7.80SAOS FerriesSaonisos

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 typeCategoryFare
AB22 Cabincabin€32.50
AB42 Cabincabin€32.50
AB43 Cabincabin€32.50
AB44 Cabincabin€32.50
AB4PET2 Cabincabin€32.50
AB4PET3 Cabincabin€32.50
AB4PET4 Cabincabin€32.50
A42 Cabincabin€41.00
A4PET2 Cabincabin€41.00
AB21 Cabincabin€42.00
AB4PET1 Cabincabin€42.00
A43 Cabincabin€43.50
A44 Cabincabin€43.50
A4PET3 Cabincabin€43.50
A4PET4 Cabincabin€43.50
A4BRTH2 Cabincabin€46.00
A4BRTH3 Cabincabin€48.50
A4BRTH4 Cabincabin€48.50
A4PET1 Cabincabin€54.00
L2DBRTH2 Cabincabin€54.00
A4BRTH1 Cabincabin€59.00
L2DBRTH1 Cabincabin€69.00
ECO Seatpassenger€8.00
ATS1 Seatpassenger€10.00
ATS2 Seatpassenger€10.00
ATS3 Seatpassenger€10.00
Vehicles (cars, motorbikes)vehicleprice not published: check with the operator

SAOS Ferries

Ticket typeCategoryFare
Economy Lounge / Deckpassenger€7.80
Vehicles (cars, motorbikes)vehicleprice not published: check with the operator

Superfast Ferries

Ticket typeCategoryFare
AB42 Cabincabin€32.50
AB43 Cabincabin€32.50
AB44 Cabincabin€32.50
AB4PET2 Cabincabin€32.50
AB4PET3 Cabincabin€32.50
AB4PET4 Cabincabin€32.50
AB4BRTH2 Cabincabin€37.50
AB4BRTH3 Cabincabin€37.50
AB4BRTH4 Cabincabin€37.50
A22 Cabincabin€41.00
A42 Cabincabin€41.00
A4PET2 Cabincabin€41.00
AB4PET1 Cabincabin€42.00
A43 Cabincabin€43.50
A44 Cabincabin€43.50
A4PET3 Cabincabin€43.50
A4PET4 Cabincabin€43.50
A2BRTH2 Cabincabin€46.00
AB4BRTH1 Cabincabin€47.00
LUX2 Cabincabin€49.00
A21 Cabincabin€54.00
A4PET1 Cabincabin€54.00
LUXBRTH2 Cabincabin€54.00
A2BRTH1 Cabincabin€59.00
LUX1 Cabincabin€64.00
LUXBRTH1 Cabincabin€69.00
ECO Seatpassenger€8.00
ATS2 Seatpassenger€10.00
Vehicles (cars, motorbikes)vehicleprice not published: check with the operator

Other companies quoting this crossing

These companies publish a tariff for the crossing but have no departure in the timetable below, which is why they are not among the operators counted for this route. Their figures are a guide to what they charge when they do sail it.

Dodekanisos Seaways

Ticket typeCategoryFare
ATS Seatpassenger€16.00
Vehicles (cars, motorbikes)vehicleprice not published: check with the operator

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Kalymnos to Leros between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.

DateDepartsArrivesDurationVesselOperator
Fri 13 November06:0007:151h 15mSaonisosSAOS Ferries
Sun 15 November06:0007:151h 15mSaonisosSAOS Ferries
Sun 15 November21:3522:3055mSuperfast XISuperfast Ferries
Wed 18 November23:0000:10 next day1h 10mBlue Star PatmosBlue Star Ferries
Thu 19 November21:3522:3055mSuperfast XISuperfast Ferries
Sun 22 November21:3522:3055mSuperfast XISuperfast Ferries
Wed 25 November23:0000:10 next day1h 10mBlue Star PatmosBlue Star Ferries
Thu 26 November21:3522:3055mSuperfast XISuperfast Ferries

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do ferries run from Kalymnos to Leros?

Ferries from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Leros (Lakki) are scheduled 8 times over the next 14 days, every other day. In that fortnight the sailing days are not the same from one week to the next. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 27 January 2027, and the rest of the winter timetable has not been announced yet. Sailings are published again from 17 June 2027, as far as 5 September 2027.

Are there ferries from Kalymnos to Leros today?

Yes, there is 1 sailing from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Leros (Lakki) today. Departure time: 06:00.

How many ferries run from Kalymnos to Leros this week?

5 sailings from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Leros (Lakki) are scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day on the days it runs. The busiest day is Sunday.

What time is the first ferry from Kalymnos to Leros?

The first ferry from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Leros (Lakki) leaves at 06:00 and the last at 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 15m. Typical crossing times by operator: Superfast Ferries 55m, Blue Star Ferries 1h 10m and SAOS Ferries 1h 15m.

How much does the Kalymnos to Leros ferry cost?

Published fares for the Kalymnos (Pothia) to Leros (Lakki) ferry start from €7.80 on a conventional ferry. 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 Leros route?

The Kalymnos (Pothia) to Leros (Lakki) route is served by Blue Star Ferries, SAOS Ferries and Superfast Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.

Tips for the Kalymnos to Leros ferry

  • Disembarkation is fast on small short-hop ferries; station yourself near the exit before the vessel reaches the harbour to avoid being last off.
  • The upper open deck in summer is exposed to full sun; apply sunscreen before boarding and reapply if you spend more than an hour on deck.
  • Over-the-counter seasickness tablets containing dimenhydrinate are widely available at Greek pharmacies and are effective for most people.
  • If a short hop is your only connection to an island with no other transport options, missing the last ferry means an unplanned overnight stay – plan conservatively.

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Fares shown are the operators’ published tariffs. Timetable data as published by the operators. Updated 13 November 2026.