Ferry from Leros (Lakki) to Kalymnos (Pothia)
1h · from €6.00 · 1 operator
Leros to Kalymnos at a glance
Ferries from Leros (Lakki) to Kalymnos (Pothia) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 02:30 and the latest is 04:05. The crossing takes 1h. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €8.00 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Wednesday and Thursday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 29 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €8.00 | 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 29 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
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 €6. 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 Patmos |
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 Patmos conventional | 00:30 | 01:30 | 1h | €8.00 | 2026-09-16 to 2026-10-28 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 02:30 | 03:30 | 1h | €8.00 | now to 2026-09-09 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 2 conventional | 04:05 | 05:05 | 1h | €8.00 | now to 2026-10-29 | Book the Blue Star 2 sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 2 conventional | 04:05 | 05:05 | 1h | €8.00 | 2026-09-12 to 2026-10-24 | Book the Blue Star 2 sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Leros to Kalymnos between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 2026-08-26 | 02:30 | 03:30 | 1h | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-08-27 | 04:05 | 05:05 | 1h | Blue Star 2 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 2026-09-02 | 02:30 | 03:30 | 1h | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-09-03 | 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 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Wednesday and Thursday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 29 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Leros to Kalymnos today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Leros (Lakki) to Kalymnos (Pothia) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 26 August 2026, at 02:30. Departures fall on Wednesday and Thursday.
How many ferries run from Leros to Kalymnos this week?
2 sailings from Leros (Lakki) to Kalymnos (Pothia) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Leros to Kalymnos?
Scheduled departures from Leros (Lakki) to Kalymnos (Pothia) leave at 02:30 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. 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. 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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