The cheapest and fastest ferries from Kalimnos to Athens
Cheapest price
£54
Average price
£65
Fastest journey
9 h 55 m
Average duration
10 h 10 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
309 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Kalimnos to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kalimnos to Athens will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £54.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Kalimnos for Athens every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun 19 Jul the direct ferries cover the 309 km distance in an average of 10 h 10 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 9 h 55 m .
The slowest ferries will take 10 h 25 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.
23:3510h25Kalimnos10:00Athens£541One-way0 changes
6:259h55Kalimnos16:20Athens£761One-way0 changes
6:259h55Kalimnos16:20Athens£761One-way0 changes
23:3510h25Kalimnos10:00Athens£541One-way0 changes
Kalimnos to Athens Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 23:35 | Arrival Time 10:00 | Duration 10h25 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 23:55 | Arrival Time 11:00 | Duration 11h05 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 20:00 | Arrival Time 07:35 | Duration 11h35 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 06:25 | Arrival Time 16:20 | Duration 9h55 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 19:35 | Arrival Time 06:25 | Duration 10h50 | Sailing Days Thu, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 18:35 | Arrival Time 05:25 | Duration 10h50 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 00:50 | Arrival Time 12:50 | Duration 12h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 08:35 | Duration 11h35 | Sailing Days Wed |
Live departures
Kalimnos to Athens ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Kalimnos to Athens ferries for today, Friday 17 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BLUE STAR PATMOS | 23:55 Port of Kalymnos | 11h05 | 11:00 Port of Piraeus | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 18 July | |||||
![]() | 6:25 Kalimnos | 9h55 | 16:20 Athens | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Kalimnos to Athens
Ferries from Kalimnos to Athens run on average 1 times per day, taking around 10h 50m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £54 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 166 nautical miles (309 km) distance in 9h 55m. There are 1 sailings per week. Ferries from Kalimnos to Athens are available to foot passengers.

Distance 166 nautical miles (309 km) |
Average sailing duration 10h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 1 |
Fastest ferry 9h 55m |
First ferry 0:30 |
Last ferry 23:45 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Kalimnos to AthensYou can travel by ferry between Kalimnos to Athens with Blue Star Ferries for as low as £54. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
FAQs: Kalimnos to Athens ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kalimnos to Athens 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 Athens, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Kalimnos and Athens
Most Kalimnos to Athens ferries use the Port of Kalymnos to Port of Piraeus port pair. Use this guide to compare Kalimnos and Athens ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Which Kalimnos port do ferries to Athens leave from?
Getting to Port of Kalymnos from Kalimnos city centre
Port of Kalymnos is 3 km from Kalimnos city centre. Public transport options include:
Port of Kalymnos port facilities and services
Port of Kalymnos has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: To Kima (0.3km), Miltos (0.5km), Psarokatastasi (0.7km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Port of Kalymnos.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Port of Kalymnos: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Kalymnos.
Which Athens port do ferries from Kalimnos arrive at?
Getting to Port of Piraeus from Athens city centre
Port of Piraeus port facilities and services
Port of Piraeus has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km), To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km), Rouan Thai (0.7km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in passenger terminals.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Port of Piraeus.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Port of Piraeus: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Piraeus.
