The cheapest and fastest ferries from Kalimnos to Athens
Cheapest price
£55
Average price
£55
Fastest journey
11 h 35 m
Average duration
11 h 35 m
Ferries per day
1
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 £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £55.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Kalimnos for Athens every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed 03 Dec the direct ferries cover the 309 km distance in an average of 11 h 35 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 11 h 35 m .
The slowest ferries will take 11 h 35 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 Kalimnos to Athens
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Kalimnos to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £70. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £70, and a flight costs an average of £128.
Distance: 166 nautical miles (309 km)
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£76 Average Price Cheapest | £130 Average Price |
11h 38m Average total duration 10h 38m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Kalimnos to Athens ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Kalimnos to Athens ferries for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 20:00 Kalimnos | 11h35 | 07:35 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 38m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £70 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 07:00, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 166 nautical miles (309 km) distance in 10h 50m. 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 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £70 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 1 |
Fastest ferry 10h 50m |
First ferry 07:00 |
Last ferry 23:45 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
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 £70. 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.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Kalymnos, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Piraeus, located 7.8 miles (12.5 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Kalimnos and Athens
- 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
- 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
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