Ferry from Lipsi to Kalymnos (Pothia)

1h 35m to 2h 40m · from €7.60 · 2 operators

By Dave Briggs

Lipsi to Kalymnos at a glance

Ferries from Lipsi to Kalymnos (Pothia) are scheduled 9 times over the next 14 days, most days. The earliest departure in that window is 17:10 and the latest is 23:45. The crossing takes between 1h 35m and 2h 40m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Blue Star Ferries and SAOS Ferries. Published fares start from €7.60 on a conventional ferry and from €16.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 4 December 2026. 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 28 September 2027.

Sailings / 14 days9
How oftenMost days
First departure17:10
Last departure23:45
Fastest1h 35m
Slowest2h 40m
Fares from€7.60
Operators2

Tickets from

Conventional ferry€7.60Book now
High-speed vessel, sailing again from 4 December 2026€16.00Book now
Economy Lounge / Deck€7.60Book now
AB22 Cabin€13.50Book now

Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.

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Operators have published this route's timetable to 28 September 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.

Lipsi to Kalymnos through the year

Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in June (about 2 a day).

Sailings a day, last 12 months

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Month by month
MonthSailingsDays with a sailingHow often
November 20252019 of 30most days
December 20251413 of 31every other day
January 20262313 of 31most days
February 20263321 of 28about one a day
March 20265929 of 31about 2 a day
April 20265227 of 30about 2 a day
May 20266629 of 31about 2 a day
June 20266930 of 30about 2 a day
July 20267030 of 31about 2 a day
August 20267131 of 31about 2 a day
September 20266430 of 30about 2 a day
October 20266031 of 31about 2 a day

November 2025 · this month, a year ago

Days with a sailing19 of 30
Sailings20 most days
Usual departure12:20
OperatorsDodekanisos Seaways (Pride)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)

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.

Lipsi to Kalymnos Route Map

Map of the Dodecanese showing the ferry route south-south-east from Lipsi to Kalymnos.

Lipsi to Kalymnos runs south through the middle of the Dodecanese, taking a little over an hour on the fast Dodekanisos Express and up to nearly three hours on the Blue Star and SAOS boats that call at Leros on the way. With three operators between them this is one of the better-served links out of Lipsi, and a common first leg for anyone heading down the chain.

Ferries arrive at Pothia, the island's capital and main port, a busy working town stacked up the hillsides around the harbour. Sponge shops and workshops near the waterfront are a reminder of the trade the island built its reputation on. Kalymnos is rugged and traditional next to neighbouring Kos, and has become internationally known for rock climbing on its limestone west coast, with quiet beaches at Massouri and Myrties.

With over thirty sailings across a fortnight this runs at least a couple of times most days in season. Current departures, vessels and fares are in the table below, with tickets from around €7.60. Pothia has frequent onward links to Kos, and from there to Rhodes, the Turkish coast and the wider Dodecanese.

Weekly Lipsi 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 Lipsi.

Blue Star Ferries

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Blue Star Patmos conventional · 1h 35m to 2h · from €8.00

DaysDeparts
Tue		23:30
Thu		23:45

SAOS Ferries

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Saonisos conventional · 2h 40m · from €7.60

DaysDeparts
Mon, Fri and Sun		17:10

Timetable published to 22 November 2026.

Dodekanisos Seaways

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Dodekanisos Pride high-speed · 1h 05m to 1h 10m · from €16.00

DaysDeparts
Mon		13:05
Fri and Sat		14:00

First sailing in this period: Fri 4 December.

Sailings already published, month by month

The operators have published sailings on this route from 13 November 2026 to 28 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 17:10, latest 23:45. Fastest crossing 1h 35m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries and SAOS Ferries.
  • December 2026: sails on 23 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 13:05, latest 23:45. Fastest crossing 1h 05m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
  • January 2027: sails on 21 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 13:05, latest 23:45. Fastest crossing 1h 05m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
  • February 2027: sails on 12 of 28 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 13:05, latest 14:00. Fastest crossing 1h 05m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
  • March 2027: sails on 22 of 31 days, 1 to 2 sailings a day on those days. Earliest departure 10:20, latest 14:00. Fastest crossing 1h 05m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
  • April 2027: sails on 21 of 30 days, 1 to 2 sailings a day on those days. Earliest departure 10:20, latest 14:00. Fastest crossing 1h 05m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
  • May 2027: sails on 23 of 31 days, 1 to 2 sailings a day on those days. Earliest departure 10:20, latest 14:15. Fastest crossing 1h 05m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
  • June 2027: sails on 21 of 30 days, 1 to 2 sailings a day on those days. Earliest departure 10:20, latest 14:15. Fastest crossing 1h 10m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
  • July 2027: sails on 22 of 31 days, 1 to 2 sailings a day on those days. Earliest departure 10:20, latest 14:15. Fastest crossing 1h 10m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
  • August 2027: sails on 23 of 31 days, 1 to 2 sailings a day on those days. Earliest departure 10:20, latest 14:15. Fastest crossing 1h 10m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
  • September 2027: sails on 20 of the 28 days to 28 September, 1 to 2 sailings a day on those days. Earliest departure 10:20, latest 14:15. Fastest crossing 1h 10m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.

Lipsi to Kalymnos Ferry Fares

Lowest fare by vessel class

From €7.60 on a conventional ferry and from €16.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 4 December 2026. 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 classFromOperatorVessel
Conventional ferry€7.60SAOS FerriesSaonisos
High-speed vessel, sailing again from 4 December 2026€16.00Dodekanisos SeawaysDodekanisos Pride

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 typeCategoryFare
AB22 Cabincabin€13.50
AB42 Cabincabin€13.50
AB4PET2 Cabincabin€13.50
AB43 Cabincabin€16.00
AB44 Cabincabin€16.00
AB4PET3 Cabincabin€16.00
AB4PET4 Cabincabin€16.00
AB21 Cabincabin€17.50
AB4PET1 Cabincabin€17.50
A42 Cabincabin€18.00
A4PET2 Cabincabin€18.00
A43 Cabincabin€20.50
A44 Cabincabin€20.50
A4PET3 Cabincabin€20.50
A4PET4 Cabincabin€20.50
A4BRTH2 Cabincabin€23.00
A4PET1 Cabincabin€23.50
A4BRTH3 Cabincabin€25.50
A4BRTH4 Cabincabin€25.50
L2DBRTH2 Cabincabin€25.50
A4BRTH1 Cabincabin€28.50
L2DBRTH1 Cabincabin€31.50
ECO Seatpassenger€8.00
ATS1 Seatpassenger€10.00
ATS2 Seatpassenger€10.00
ATS3 Seatpassenger€10.00
Vehicles (cars, motorbikes)vehicleprice not published: check with the operator

SAOS Ferries

Ticket typeCategoryFare
Economy Lounge / Deckpassenger€7.60
Vehicles (cars, motorbikes)vehicleprice 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 typeCategoryFare
ATS Seatpassenger€16.00
Vehicles (cars, motorbikes)vehicleprice not published: check with the operator

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Lipsi to Kalymnos between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.

DateDepartsArrivesDurationVesselOperator
Fri 13 November17:1019:502h 40mSaonisosSAOS Ferries
Sun 15 November17:1019:502h 40mSaonisosSAOS Ferries
Mon 16 November17:1019:502h 40mSaonisosSAOS Ferries
Tue 17 November23:3001:30 next day2hBlue Star PatmosBlue Star Ferries
Thu 19 November23:4501:20 next day1h 35mBlue Star PatmosBlue Star Ferries
Fri 20 November17:1019:502h 40mSaonisosSAOS Ferries
Sun 22 November17:1019:502h 40mSaonisosSAOS Ferries
Tue 24 November23:3001:30 next day2hBlue Star PatmosBlue Star Ferries
Thu 26 November23:4501:20 next day1h 35mBlue Star PatmosBlue Star Ferries

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do ferries run from Lipsi to Kalymnos?

Ferries from Lipsi to Kalymnos (Pothia) are scheduled 9 times over the next 14 days, most days. In that fortnight the sailing days are not the same from one week to the next. Sailings are published in every month of the year.

Are there ferries from Lipsi to Kalymnos today?

Yes, there is 1 sailing from Lipsi to Kalymnos (Pothia) today. Departure time: 17:10.

How many ferries run from Lipsi to Kalymnos this week?

5 sailings from Lipsi to Kalymnos (Pothia) are scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day on the days it runs.

What time is the first ferry from Lipsi to Kalymnos?

The first ferry from Lipsi to Kalymnos (Pothia) leaves at 17:10 and the last at 23:45.

How long is the ferry from Lipsi to Kalymnos?

The fastest crossing from Lipsi to Kalymnos (Pothia) takes 1h 35m and the slowest 2h 40m. Typical crossing times by operator: Blue Star Ferries 1h 35m to 2h and SAOS Ferries 2h 40m.

How much does the Lipsi to Kalymnos ferry cost?

Published fares for the Lipsi to Kalymnos (Pothia) ferry start from €7.60 on a conventional ferry and from €16.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 4 December 2026. A cabin berth is published from €13.50. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.

Which ferry companies operate the Lipsi to Kalymnos route?

The Lipsi to Kalymnos (Pothia) route is served by Blue Star Ferries and SAOS Ferries. In the next 14 days crossings run on conventional ferries; high-speed sailings are published again from 4 December 2026.

Tips for the Lipsi to Kalymnos ferry

  • Carry a smaller day bag separately from your main luggage: this holds your passport, wallet, phone, charger, sunscreen, and anything else you need during the crossing.
  • Wheeled suitcases are harder to manage on steep gangways and across uneven docksides than backpacks; a soft-sided bag with carry handles is a practical compromise.
  • 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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Fares shown are the operators’ published tariffs. Timetable data as published by the operators. Updated 13 November 2026.