Ferry from Leros (Lakki) to Kalymnos (Pothia)
1h to 1h 25m · from €7.80 · 3 operators
Leros to Kalymnos at a glance
Ferries from Leros (Lakki) to Kalymnos (Pothia) are scheduled 8 times over the next 14 days, every other day. The earliest departure in that window is 00:30 and the latest is 18:25. The crossing takes between 1h and 1h 25m, 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.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €7.80 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Lounge / Deck | €7.80 | Book now |
| AB42 Cabin | €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 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 2 September 2027.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2026 | 73 | 28 of 31 | 2 or 3 a day |
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 Ferries (Superfast XI)
April 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos)
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
Superfast Ferries (Superfast XI)
Blue Star Ferries (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)
October 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star 1)
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.
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 €7.80. 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.
Weekly Leros to Kalymnos 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 Leros.
Superfast Ferries
Book Superfast Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 04:05 |
Blue Star Ferries
Book Blue Star Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 00:30 |
SAOS Ferries
Book SAOS Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 18:25 |
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 2 September 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.
- November 2026: sails on 9 of the 18 days from 13 November, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 00:30, latest 18:25. Fastest crossing 1h. 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 00:30, latest 04:05. Fastest crossing 1h. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries and Superfast Ferries.
- January 2027: sails on 4 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 00:30. Fastest crossing 1h. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- June 2027: sails on 2 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 04:05. Fastest crossing 1h. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- July 2027: sails on 5 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 04:05. Fastest crossing 1h. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- August 2027: sails on 4 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 04:05. Fastest crossing 1h. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- September 2027: sails on 1 of the 2 days to 2 September, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 04:05. Fastest crossing 1h. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
Leros to Kalymnos 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 class | From | Operator | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional ferry | €7.80 | SAOS Ferries | Saonisos |
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 type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| AB22 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB42 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB43 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB44 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| A42 Cabin | cabin | €41.00 |
| A4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €41.00 |
| AB21 Cabin | cabin | €42.00 |
| AB4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €42.00 |
| A43 Cabin | cabin | €43.50 |
| A44 Cabin | cabin | €43.50 |
| A4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €43.50 |
| A4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €43.50 |
| A4BRTH2 Cabin | cabin | €46.00 |
| A4BRTH3 Cabin | cabin | €48.50 |
| A4BRTH4 Cabin | cabin | €48.50 |
| A4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €54.00 |
| L2DBRTH2 Cabin | cabin | €54.00 |
| A4BRTH1 Cabin | cabin | €59.00 |
| L2DBRTH1 Cabin | cabin | €69.00 |
| ECO Seat | passenger | €8.00 |
| ATS1 Seat | passenger | €10.00 |
| ATS2 Seat | passenger | €10.00 |
| ATS3 Seat | passenger | €10.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
SAOS Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Lounge / Deck | passenger | €7.80 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Superfast Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| AB42 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB43 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB44 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB4BRTH2 Cabin | cabin | €37.50 |
| AB4BRTH3 Cabin | cabin | €37.50 |
| AB4BRTH4 Cabin | cabin | €37.50 |
| A22 Cabin | cabin | €41.00 |
| A42 Cabin | cabin | €41.00 |
| A4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €41.00 |
| AB4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €42.00 |
| A43 Cabin | cabin | €43.50 |
| A44 Cabin | cabin | €43.50 |
| A4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €43.50 |
| A4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €43.50 |
| A2BRTH2 Cabin | cabin | €46.00 |
| AB4BRTH1 Cabin | cabin | €47.00 |
| LUX2 Cabin | cabin | €49.00 |
| A21 Cabin | cabin | €54.00 |
| A4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €54.00 |
| LUXBRTH2 Cabin | cabin | €54.00 |
| A2BRTH1 Cabin | cabin | €59.00 |
| LUX1 Cabin | cabin | €64.00 |
| LUXBRTH1 Cabin | cabin | €69.00 |
| ECO Seat | passenger | €8.00 |
| ATS2 Seat | 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 |
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Leros to Kalymnos between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 13 November | 18:25 | 19:50 | 1h 25m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Sat 14 November | 04:05 | 05:05 | 1h | Superfast XI | Superfast Ferries |
| Sun 15 November | 18:25 | 19:50 | 1h 25m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Wed 18 November | 00:30 | 01:30 | 1h | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 19 November | 04:05 | 05:05 | 1h | Superfast XI | Superfast Ferries |
| Sat 21 November | 04:05 | 05:05 | 1h | Superfast XI | Superfast Ferries |
| Wed 25 November | 00:30 | 01:30 | 1h | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 26 November | 04:05 | 05:05 | 1h | Superfast XI | Superfast Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Leros to Kalymnos?
Ferries from Leros (Lakki) to Kalymnos (Pothia) 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 2 September 2027.
Are there ferries from Leros to Kalymnos today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Leros (Lakki) to Kalymnos (Pothia) today. Departure time: 18:25.
How many ferries run from Leros to Kalymnos this week?
5 sailings from Leros (Lakki) to Kalymnos (Pothia) are scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day on the days it runs. The busiest days are Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.
What time is the first ferry from Leros to Kalymnos?
The first ferry from Leros (Lakki) to Kalymnos (Pothia) leaves at 00:30 and the last at 18:25.
How long is the ferry from Leros to Kalymnos?
The fastest crossing from Leros (Lakki) to Kalymnos (Pothia) takes 1h and the slowest 1h 25m. Typical crossing times by operator: Superfast Ferries 1h, Blue Star Ferries 1h and SAOS Ferries 1h 25m.
How much does the Leros to Kalymnos ferry cost?
Published fares for the Leros (Lakki) to Kalymnos (Pothia) 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 Leros to Kalymnos route?
The Leros (Lakki) to Kalymnos (Pothia) route is served by Blue Star Ferries, SAOS Ferries and Superfast 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.
- If your sailing is cancelled, do not simply wait at the port indefinitely – go to the operator's office, confirm the next available sailing, and plan your overnight if needed.
- 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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