Ferry from Leros (Lakki) to Kalymnos (Pothia)
1h · from €8.00 · 2 operators
Leros to Kalymnos at a glance
Ferries from Leros (Lakki) to Kalymnos (Pothia) are scheduled 5 times over the next 14 days, 2 or 3 times a week. The earliest departure in that window is 00:30 and the latest is 04:05. The crossing takes 1h. The route is served by 2 operators: Anek-Superfast Joint Venture and Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €8.00 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 19 December 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €8.00 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| ECO Deck | €8.00 | Book now |
| AB4 4 Bed Cabin (Bunk Beds) w/ Shower & WC | €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 19 December 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Leros to Kalymnos 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
Tap a month to see how it ran
Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | 41 | 22 of 31 | about one a day |
| November 2025 | 30 | 22 of 30 | about one a day |
| December 2025 | 29 | 22 of 31 | about one a day |
| January 2026 | 22 | 13 of 31 | most days |
| February 2026 | 37 | 18 of 28 | about one a day |
| March 2026 | 73 | 30 of 31 | 2 or 3 a day |
| April 2026 | 66 | 26 of 30 | about 2 a day |
| May 2026 | 89 | 30 of 31 | about 3 a day |
| June 2026 | 89 | 30 of 30 | about 3 a day |
| July 2026 | 88 | 31 of 31 | about 3 a day |
| August 2026 | 77 | 31 of 31 | 2 or 3 a day |
| September 2026 | 66 | 30 of 30 | about 2 a day |
October 2025 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star 2, Blue Star Patmos)
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
November 2025 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star 2, Blue Star Patmos)
December 2025 · this month, a year ago
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star 2, Blue Star Patmos)
January 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star 2)
February 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star 2, Blue Star Delos)
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
March 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos)
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star 2, Superfast Xi)
April 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos)
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
Blue Star Ferries (Superfast Xi, Blue Star Patmos)
May 2026 · this month, a year ago
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star 2, Blue Star Patmos)
June 2026 · this month, a year ago
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star 2, Blue Star Patmos)
July 2026 · this month, a year ago
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star 2, Blue Star Patmos)
August 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos)
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
September 2026 · this month, a year ago
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos, Blue Star 1)
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.
Leros to Kalymnos Route Map
Leros to Kalymnos is a straightforward hour on the Blue Star ferries, one of the shortest legs on their Dodecanese run. The boats leave from Lakki, Leros's main ferry port, and cross to Pothia on Kalymnos. It is a routine hop between neighbouring islands and one of the cheaper tickets in the group.
Pothia is Kalymnos's capital and main port, a busy working town climbing the slopes around the harbour. Sponge shops and workshops near the waterfront are a legacy of the trade the island is named for, and the museums cover the diving history properly. Kalymnos is rugged and traditional compared with Kos next door, and has become an internationally known rock-climbing destination, with quieter beaches along the west coast at Myrties and Massouri.
Blue Star sailings on this leg run a few times a fortnight. Current departures and fares are shown in the table below, from around €8. Dodekanisos Seaways and the local boats also connect the two islands, often from Agia Marina rather than Lakki, so it is worth checking both ports when planning.
Leros to Kalymnos 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 Delos |
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.
Anek-Superfast Joint Venture
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| AB4 4 Bed Cabin (Bunk Beds) w/ Shower & WC | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB4PET 4 Bed Cabin (Bunk Beds) w/ Shower & WC - Pets Allowed | cabin | €32.50 |
| A2 2 Bed Cabin w/ Shower & WC | cabin | €41.00 |
| A4 4 Bed Cabin (Bunk Beds) w/ Shower & WC | cabin | €41.00 |
| A4PET 4 Bed Cabin (Bunk Beds) - Pets Allowed | cabin | €41.00 |
| LUX 2 Bed Cabin w/ Shower & WC | cabin | €49.00 |
| ECO Deck | passenger | €8.00 |
| ATS Aircraft Type Seat | passenger | €10.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Blue Star Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| CABIN AB2 inside | cabin | €32.50 |
| CABIN AB4 inside | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB4PET 4 Bed Cabin (Bunk Beds) w/ Shower & WC - Pets Allowed | cabin | €32.50 |
| CABIN A2 outside | cabin | €41.00 |
| CABIN A4 outside | cabin | €41.00 |
| A4PET 4 Bed Cabin (Bunk Beds) - Pets Allowed | cabin | €41.00 |
| LUX 2 Bed Cabin w/ Shower & WC | cabin | €49.00 |
| ECO Deck | passenger | €8.00 |
| NUMBERED AIRCRAFT TYPE SEATS | passenger | €10.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price 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 type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| ATS Seat | passenger | €16.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Weekly Leros to Kalymnos 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 | 00:30 | 01:30 | 1h | €8.00 | 2026-10-21 to 2026-10-28 | Book the Blue Star Delos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 2 conventional | 04:05 | 05:05 | 1h | €8.00 | 2026-11-05 to 2026-12-19 | Book the Blue Star 2 sailing | |
| Anek-Superfast Joint Venture | Superfast Xi | 04:05 | 05:05 | 1h | €8.00 | 2026-10-17 to 2026-10-31 | Book the Superfast Xi sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Leros to Kalymnos between 24 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 2026-10-24 | 04:05 | 05:05 | 1h | Superfast Xi | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Wed 2026-10-28 | 00:30 | 01:30 | 1h | Blue Star Delos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-10-29 | 04:05 | 05:05 | 1h | Superfast Xi | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Sat 2026-10-31 | 04:05 | 05:05 | 1h | Superfast Xi | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Thu 2026-11-05 | 04:05 | 05:05 | 1h | Blue Star 2 | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Leros to Kalymnos?
Ferries from Leros (Lakki) to Kalymnos (Pothia) are scheduled 5 times over the next 14 days, 2 or 3 times a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 19 December 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Leros to Kalymnos today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Leros (Lakki) to Kalymnos (Pothia) today. Departure time: 04:05.
How many ferries run from Leros to Kalymnos this week?
3 sailings from Leros (Lakki) to Kalymnos (Pothia) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs. The busiest days are Thursdays and Saturdays.
What time is the first ferry from Leros to Kalymnos?
Scheduled departures from Leros (Lakki) to Kalymnos (Pothia) leave at 00:30 and 04:05.
How long is the ferry from Leros to Kalymnos?
The crossing from Leros (Lakki) to Kalymnos (Pothia) takes 1h.
How much does the Leros to Kalymnos ferry cost?
Published fares for the Leros (Lakki) to Kalymnos (Pothia) ferry start from €8.00 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 Leros to Kalymnos route?
The Leros (Lakki) to Kalymnos (Pothia) route is served by Anek-Superfast Joint Venture and Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Leros to Kalymnos ferry
- When booking for the return leg of a day trip, remember that the last ferry of the day can fill up – book your return at the same time as your outward journey.
- Weather apps on your phone are useful as a rough guide but marine-specific forecasts (Poseidon, Windy, Windguru) are more accurate for sea conditions.
- In Kalymnos, world-class rock climbing routes in the island's limestone cliffs have made it a magnet for climbers from across Europe, while the sheltered pebbly beach of Vlychadia and other coastal spots offer superb swimming. The island also has a deep tradition as a sponge-diving centre, which still shapes its culture today.
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