Ferry from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Tilos (Livadia)
3h 45m to 4h 30m · from €11.50 · 2 operators
Kalymnos to Tilos at a glance
Ferries from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Tilos (Livadia) are scheduled 5 times over the next 8 days, every other day. The earliest departure in that window is 01:40 and the latest is 23:05. The crossing takes between 3h 45m and 4h 30m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Blue Star Ferries and SAOS Ferries. Published fares start from €11.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 31 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €11.50 | 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 31 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Kalymnos to Tilos through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in September (most days).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | 13 | 12 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| November 2025 | 9 | 9 of 30 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| December 2025 | 8 | 8 of 31 | about twice a week |
| January 2026 | 12 | 11 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| February 2026 | 15 | 14 of 28 | every other day |
| March 2026 | 18 | 18 of 31 | every other day |
| April 2026 | 17 | 17 of 30 | every other day |
| May 2026 | 18 | 18 of 31 | every other day |
| June 2026 | 17 | 17 of 30 | every other day |
| July 2026 | 18 | 18 of 31 | every other day |
| August 2026 | 17 | 17 of 31 | every other day |
| September 2026 | 21 | 19 of 30 | most days |
October 2025 · this month, a year ago
A.N.E.Kalymnoy (Nhsos Kalymnos)
November 2025 · this month, a year ago
December 2025 · this month, a year ago
January 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
February 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
March 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Stavros, Saonisosd)
April 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Saonisosd, Stavros)
May 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Saonisosd, Stavros)
June 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Stavros, Saonisosd)
July 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos, Stavros)
August 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos, Stavros)
September 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos)
These are the sailings we recorded on this route from October 2025 to September 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.
Kalymnos to Tilos Route Map
Kalymnos to Tilos runs south through the Dodecanese, served by Blue Star Ferries and SAOS Ferries with the Blue Star Patmos, Saonisos and Stavros. The crossing takes between about three and a half and four and a half hours depending on the calls made along the way. Fares start around €11.50.
Ferries dock at Livadia, the main village of Tilos, set on a bay with a handful of tavernas and rooms around the waterfront. The island is one of the least developed in the Dodecanese, with a strong eco-conscious streak, good hiking trails and serious birdwatching. The Charkadio cave, with its fossilised dwarf elephant remains, is the island's unusual claim to fame, and the old hora at Megalo Chorio sits inland.
Sailings run several times a week in season. The current timetable and fares are shown below. Tilos sits between Nisyros and Rhodes on the same chain of sailings, so it slots easily into a southbound hop through the islands.
Kalymnos to Tilos Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €11.50 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 | €11.50 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Delos |
Weekly Kalymnos to Tilos 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 Delos conventional | 01:40 | 05:35 | 3h 55m | €11.50 | 2026-10-23 to 2026-10-30 | Book the Blue Star Delos sailing | |
| SAOS Ferries | Saonisos conventional | 06:00 | 10:30 | 4h 30m | €11.90 | 2026-10-17 to 2026-10-31 | Book the Saonisos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Delos conventional | 23:05 | 02:50 | 3h 45m | €11.50 | 2026-10-18 to 2026-10-25 | Book the Blue Star Delos sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Kalymnos to Tilos between 24 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 2026-10-24 | 06:00 | 10:30 | 4h 30m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Sun 2026-10-25 | 23:05 | 02:50 | 3h 45m | Blue Star Delos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 2026-10-27 | 06:00 | 10:30 | 4h 30m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Fri 2026-10-30 | 01:40 | 05:35 | 3h 55m | Blue Star Delos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 2026-10-31 | 06:00 | 10:30 | 4h 30m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Kalymnos to Tilos?
Ferries from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Tilos (Livadia) are scheduled 5 times over the next 8 days, every other day. In that fortnight there are departures on Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 31 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Kalymnos to Tilos today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Tilos (Livadia) today. Departure time: 06:00.
How many ferries run from Kalymnos to Tilos this week?
4 sailings from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Tilos (Livadia) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs. The busiest day is Saturdays.
What time is the first ferry from Kalymnos to Tilos?
Scheduled departures from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Tilos (Livadia) leave at 01:40, 06:00 and 23:05.
How long is the ferry from Kalymnos to Tilos?
The fastest crossing from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Tilos (Livadia) takes 3h 45m and the slowest 4h 30m. Typical crossing times by operator: Blue Star Ferries 3h 45m to 3h 55m and SAOS Ferries 4h 30m.
How much does the Kalymnos to Tilos ferry cost?
Published fares for the Kalymnos (Pothia) to Tilos (Livadia) ferry start from €11.50 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 Tilos route?
The Kalymnos (Pothia) to Tilos (Livadia) route is served by Blue Star Ferries and SAOS Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Kalymnos to Tilos ferry
- When the vessel is manoeuvring into port, crew will announce boarding locations over the PA system; listen for instructions on which gangway to use.
- Save your e-ticket to your phone's offline storage or take a screenshot before you reach the port, as mobile data can be patchy at the quayside.
- Flexible or open tickets allow you to travel on any sailing within a validity window; useful for island-hopping itineraries when you are not certain of your schedule.
- Student discounts exist on many Greek ferry routes; carry your student card and select the correct fare category when booking.
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