Ferry from Rhodes (Rodos) to Kalymnos (Pothia)

Travelling from Rhodes to Kalymnos puts you on one of the more rewarding short hops in the Dodecanese. Rhodes needs little introduction -- it's one of the most visited islands in Greece, with a UNESCO-listed medieval old town that rewards hours of wandering. Kalymnos is a different proposition: quieter, more rugged, and with a character shaped less by mass tourism than by sponge diving and, more recently, rock climbing. The crossing connects these two islands efficiently, and the journey itself is a pleasant stretch of Aegean sea travel.

You can expect at least one ferry a day on this route throughout the year, with frequency nudging up slightly in spring and autumn when connecting services pass through the island chain. That consistency makes it a dependable option whether you're building a longer island-hopping itinerary or simply making a direct crossing.

Rhodes to Kalymnos Ferry Fares

Weekly Rhodes to Kalymnos Ferry Schedule

The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.

Hiring a car

Is it worth hiring a car in Rhodes?

Worth it if you're staying more than a couple of days, since the island is large and its two bus companies (Roda in the west, KTEL in the east) don't make it easy to combine both coasts in a day. The port is a 10-minute walk from Rhodes Old Town, with paid parking nearby. Compare local suppliers at Discover Cars.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Rhodes to Kalymnos between 24 September 2026 and 7 October 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Rhodes to Kalymnos ferry

• Rhodes has two separate ferry ports: large car ferries such as Blue Star Ferries use Akandia, while Dodekanisos Seaways catamarans and small boats to Symi depart from Kolona, just outside the Old Town walls – check your ticket for the correct one.
• Akandia port is roughly a 20-minute walk from the Old Town and has no shelter, seating or toilets while you wait, so it is more comfortable to wait in town and take a taxi straight to your ferry.
• Arrive at least one hour before departure to allow time to check in, since boarding for ferries from Rhodes typically closes around 20 minutes before the scheduled sailing time.
• Christmas and New Year see a small surge in domestic ferry travel, though nothing approaching Easter levels; book a week or two in advance.
• 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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