Ferry from Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Kalymnos (Pothia)
10h 35m to 11h 30m · from €21.50 · 1 operator
Kastellorizo to Kalymnos at a glance
Ferries from Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Kalymnos (Pothia) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 11:45 and the latest is 12:05. The crossing takes between 10h 35m and 11h 30m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €21.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Monday and Friday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 30 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €21.50 | 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 30 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Kastellorizo to Kalymnos Route Map
Megisti, better known as Kastellorizo, to Kalymnos is a long overnight-scale run of around eleven hours on Blue Star Ferries' Blue Star Patmos. The ship works its way up the Dodecanese from Greece's easternmost island, calling at several ports along the way, so the time on board reflects the stops as much as the distance. It is a full conventional ferry with lounges, a bar and cabins, which makes the length manageable.
Kalymnos is the sponge-diving island, and ferries dock at Pothia, the capital on the south coast, a busy working harbour with sponge shops and factories close to the quay. The island is rugged and noticeably less touristed than neighbouring Kos, with a strong maritime identity. In recent decades it has become internationally known for rock climbing, and the limestone cliffs above Massouri draw climbers through spring and autumn.
The service runs a couple of times a week, so dates matter more than departure times on a route like this. The current timetable and fares are shown below, with fares starting around €21. Kalymnos has frequent short links to Kos, which has the nearest airport and far more onward ferry options.
Kastellorizo to Kalymnos Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €21.50 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 | €21.50 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos |
Weekly Kastellorizo 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 | 11:15 | 23:10 | 11h 55m | €21.50 | 2026-09-07 to 2026-10-26 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 11:45 | 22:20 | 10h 35m | €21.50 | 2026-09-04 to 2026-09-25 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 11:55 | 23:25 | 11h 30m | €21.50 | 2026-08-21 to 2026-08-28 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 12:05 | 23:10 | 11h 05m | €21.50 | now to 2026-08-31 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 13:40 | 01:10 | 11h 30m | €21.50 | 2026-10-02 to 2026-10-30 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Kastellorizo to Kalymnos between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2026-08-24 | 12:05 | 23:10 | 11h 05m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Fri 2026-08-28 | 11:55 | 23:25 | 11h 30m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 2026-08-31 | 12:05 | 23:10 | 11h 05m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Fri 2026-09-04 | 11:45 | 22:20 | 10h 35m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Kastellorizo to Kalymnos?
Ferries from Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Kalymnos (Pothia) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday and Friday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 30 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Kastellorizo to Kalymnos today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Kalymnos (Pothia) today. Departure time: 12:05.
How many ferries run from Kastellorizo to Kalymnos this week?
2 sailings from Kastellorizo (Megisti) 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 Kastellorizo to Kalymnos?
Scheduled departures from Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Kalymnos (Pothia) leave at 11:45, 11:55 and 12:05.
How long is the ferry from Kastellorizo to Kalymnos?
The fastest crossing from Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Kalymnos (Pothia) takes 10h 35m and the slowest 11h 30m.
How much does the Kastellorizo to Kalymnos ferry cost?
Published fares for the Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Kalymnos (Pothia) ferry start from €21.50 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 Kastellorizo to Kalymnos route?
The Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Kalymnos (Pothia) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Kastellorizo to Kalymnos ferry
- The school summer holidays begin in mid-June and domestic travel volumes rise sharply; prices and demand increase from this point.
- Most island ports are within walking distance of the main village or town – a 5–10 minute walk with luggage is usually manageable.
- Check the Poseidon sea state forecast (hcmr.gr) for detailed wave height and period forecasts across all Greek sea areas.
- 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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