Ferry from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Lipsi
1h 10m to 2h 30m · from €8.00 · 3 operators
Kalymnos to Lipsi at a glance
Ferries from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Lipsi are scheduled 28 times over the next 14 days, about 2 a day. The earliest departure in that window is 06:00 and the latest is 23:00. The crossing takes between 1h 10m and 2h 30m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 3 operators: Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways and SAOS Ferries. Published fares start from €8.00 on a conventional ferry and from €26.00 on a high-speed vessel. There are sailings on all seven days during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 30 July 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €8.00 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel | €26.00 | 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 30 July 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Kalymnos to Lipsi Route Map

Kalymnos and Lipsi lie close together in the Dodecanese, and the crossing between them is one of the shorter, more straightforward inter-island hops in this part of the Aegean. Three companies share the route, running everything from quick catamarans to slower conventional ferries, so you can pick a sailing to suit your schedule rather than build your day around a single departure. New sailings keep being added to the timetable as the season progresses, so don't assume the route stops once the currently published dates run out -- check the schedule box above for the latest confirmed dates before you book.
Departures are thin on the ground outside the main season and pick up noticeably once summer arrives, when it becomes far easier to find a crossing that lines up with your plans. For the day-by-day detail rather than a seasonal average, use the monthly table below together with the booking links above.
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Kalymnos to Lipsi Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €8.00 on a conventional ferry and from €26.00 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 | €8.00 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos |
| High-speed vessel | €26.00 | Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express |
Weekly Kalymnos to Lipsi 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 Patmos conventional | 01:35 | 03:05 | 1h 30m | €8.00 | 2026-10-03 to 2026-10-31 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| SAOS Ferries | Saonisos conventional | 06:00 | 08:30 | 2h 30m | 2026-08-31 to 2026-09-13 | Book the Saonisos sailing | ||
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 10:55 | 12:00 | 1h 05m | €26.00 | 2026-10-28 to 2027-05-05 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 10:55 | 12:00 | 1h 05m | €26.00 | 2026-10-30 to 2026-11-06 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 10:55 | 12:00 | 1h 05m | €26.00 | 2026-11-04 to 2026-11-04 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 10:55 | 12:00 | 1h 05m | €26.00 | 2026-11-13 to 2027-05-07 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 10:55 | 12:00 | 1h 05m | €26.00 | 2026-11-14 to 2027-04-10 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 11:00 | 12:10 | 1h 10m | €26.00 | 2026-11-09 to 2026-11-09 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 11:00 | 12:10 | 1h 10m | €26.00 | 2026-11-15 to 2027-02-28 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 11:00 | 12:10 | 1h 10m | €26.00 | 2026-11-16 to 2027-03-29 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 11:05 | 12:15 | 1h 10m | €26.00 | 2027-05-14 to 2027-07-30 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 11:05 | 12:15 | 1h 10m | €26.00 | 2027-05-11 to 2027-07-27 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 11:05 | 12:15 | 1h 10m | €26.00 | 2027-04-05 to 2027-07-26 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 11:05 | 12:15 | 1h 10m | €26.00 | 2026-09-02 to 2026-10-21 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 11:05 | 12:15 | 1h 10m | €26.00 | 2026-09-05 to 2026-10-24 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 11:05 | 12:15 | 1h 10m | €26.00 | 2026-09-06 to 2026-10-25 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 11:05 | 12:15 | 1h 10m | €26.00 | 2026-10-31 to 2026-11-07 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 11:05 | 12:15 | 1h 10m | €26.00 | 2026-11-01 to 2026-11-01 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 11:05 | 12:15 | 1h 10m | €26.00 | 2026-11-02 to 2026-11-02 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 12:50 | 14:00 | 1h 10m | €26.00 | 2026-10-01 to 2026-10-22 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 12:55 | 14:05 | 1h 10m | €26.00 | now to 2026-10-24 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 13:45 | 14:55 | 1h 10m | €26.00 | now to 2026-10-23 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 13:45 | 14:55 | 1h 10m | €26.00 | now to 2026-10-25 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 14:40 | 15:50 | 1h 10m | €26.00 | now to 2026-09-24 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 22:50 | 00:15 | 1h 25m | €8.00 | 2026-09-04 to 2026-09-25 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 23:00 | 01:15 | 2h 15m | €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 Lipsi between 5 September 2026 and 18 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 2026-09-05 | 11:05 | 12:15 | 1h 10m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Sat 2026-09-05 | 12:55 | 14:05 | 1h 10m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Sun 2026-09-06 | 06:00 | 08:30 | 2h 30m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Sun 2026-09-06 | 11:05 | 12:15 | 1h 10m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Sun 2026-09-06 | 13:45 | 14:55 | 1h 10m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Mon 2026-09-07 | 06:00 | 08:30 | 2h 30m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Mon 2026-09-07 | 11:05 | 12:15 | 1h 10m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Tue 2026-09-08 | 11:05 | 12:15 | 1h 10m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Wed 2026-09-09 | 11:05 | 12:15 | 1h 10m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Wed 2026-09-09 | 23:00 | 01:15 | 2h 15m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-09-10 | 14:40 | 15:50 | 1h 10m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Fri 2026-09-11 | 06:00 | 08:30 | 2h 30m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Fri 2026-09-11 | 11:05 | 12:15 | 1h 10m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Fri 2026-09-11 | 13:45 | 14:55 | 1h 10m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Fri 2026-09-11 | 22:50 | 00:15 | 1h 25m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 2026-09-12 | 11:05 | 12:15 | 1h 10m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Sat 2026-09-12 | 12:55 | 14:05 | 1h 10m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Sun 2026-09-13 | 06:00 | 08:30 | 2h 30m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Sun 2026-09-13 | 11:05 | 12:15 | 1h 10m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Sun 2026-09-13 | 13:45 | 14:55 | 1h 10m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Mon 2026-09-14 | 11:05 | 12:15 | 1h 10m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Tue 2026-09-15 | 11:05 | 12:15 | 1h 10m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Wed 2026-09-16 | 11:05 | 12:15 | 1h 10m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Wed 2026-09-16 | 23:00 | 01:15 | 2h 15m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-09-17 | 14:40 | 15:50 | 1h 10m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Fri 2026-09-18 | 11:05 | 12:15 | 1h 10m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Fri 2026-09-18 | 13:45 | 14:55 | 1h 10m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Fri 2026-09-18 | 22:50 | 00:15 | 1h 25m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Kalymnos to Lipsi?
Ferries from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Lipsi are scheduled 28 times over the next 14 days, about 2 a day. In that fortnight there are departures on all seven days. Sailings are published in every month of the year.
Are there ferries from Kalymnos to Lipsi today?
Yes, there are 2 sailings from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Lipsi today. Departure times: 11:05 and 12:55.
How many ferries run from Kalymnos to Lipsi this week?
15 sailings from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Lipsi are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 2 a day on the days it runs. The busiest day is Fridays.
What time is the first ferry from Kalymnos to Lipsi?
On a day with a service the first ferry from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Lipsi usually leaves at 11:05. Across the published schedule departure times range from 06:00 to 23:00.
How long is the ferry from Kalymnos to Lipsi?
The fastest crossing from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Lipsi takes 1h 10m and the slowest 2h 30m. On this route conventional ferries take 1h 25m to 2h 30m and high-speed vessels take 1h 10m.
How much does the Kalymnos to Lipsi ferry cost?
Published fares for the Kalymnos (Pothia) to Lipsi ferry start from €8.00 on a conventional ferry and from €26.00 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 Lipsi route?
The Kalymnos (Pothia) to Lipsi route is served by Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways and SAOS Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries and high-speed vessels.
Tips for the Kalymnos to Lipsi ferry
- Winter nights on deck are cold; long crossings in January or February in the northern Aegean can feel genuinely harsh – dress warmly.
- Avoid heavy meals immediately before boarding if you are prone to seasickness; a light snack is fine but a full taverna lunch is not ideal.
- Disembarkation is fast on small short-hop ferries; station yourself near the exit before the vessel reaches the harbour to avoid being last off.
- Vehicle dimensions and weight affect your ferry fare; double-check the operator's measurement categories if you are driving an unusually large or heavy vehicle.
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