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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Kalimnos
Cheapest price
£70
Average price
£70
Fastest journey
10 h 30 m
Average duration
10 h 30 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
309 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Athens to Kalimnos is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Athens to Kalimnos will cost around £70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £70.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Athens for Kalimnos every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue 02 Dec the direct ferries cover the 309 km distance in an average of 10 h 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 10 h 30 m .
The slowest ferries will take 10 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare ferry and flight for Athens to Kalimnos
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Athens to Kalimnos among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £40, and a flight costs an average of £118.
Distance: 166 nautical miles (309 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
£61 Average Price Cheapest | £174 Average Price |
12h 44m Average total duration 11h 44m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Athens to Kalimnos Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 12:00 | Arrival Time 22:45 | Duration 10h45 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 15:00 | Arrival Time 01:15 | Duration 10h15 | Sailing Days Tue |
Live departures
Athens to Kalimnos ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Kalimnos ferries for today, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE STAR PATMOS | 10:00 Port of Piraeus | 10h45 | 20:45 Port of Kalymnos | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Athens to Kalimnos
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Ferries from Athens to Kalimnos run on average 1 times per day, taking around 11h 44m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £40 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:35, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 166 nautical miles (309 km) distance in 8h 30m. There are 4 sailings per week. Ferries from Athens to Kalimnos are available to foot passengers.
Distance 166 nautical miles (309 km) |
Average sailing duration 11h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 4 |
Fastest ferry 8h 30m |
First ferry 01:35 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Athens to KalimnosYou can travel by ferry between Athens to Kalimnos with Blue Star Ferries for as low as £40. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
FAQs: Athens to Kalimnos ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Athens to Kalimnos by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kalimnos, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Piraeus, which is located around 7.8 miles (12.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Kalymnos, located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Athens and Kalimnos
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-22:00
- Saturday-Sunday: 06:00-20:00
- Free WiFi
- Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km)
- To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km)
- Rouan Thai (0.7km)
- Main companies are Piraeus Taxi and Athens Taxi.
- Free
- Metro Line 1, Piraeus Station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- To Kima (0.3km)
- Miltos (0.5km)
- Psarokatastasi (0.7km)
- Main companies are Kalymnos Taxis and Kalymnos Radio Taxi.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Kalymnos Bus Station
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