The cheapest and fastest ferries from Rhodes to Kalimnos
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
6 h 40 m
Average duration
6 h 55 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
125 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Rhodes to Kalimnos is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rhodes to Kalimnos will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £17.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Rhodes for Kalimnos every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, 10 Nov the direct ferries cover the 125 km distance in an average of 6 h 55 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 6 h 40 m .
The slowest ferries will take 7 h 10 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.




Rhodes to Kalimnos Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Dodekanisos Seaways | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival Time 11:00 | Duration 3h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 17:00 | Arrival Time 21:40 | Duration 4h40 | Sailing Days Sun |
Live departures
Rhodes to Kalimnos ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Rhodes to Kalimnos ferries for tomorrow, Monday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 13:00 Rhodes | 7h10 | 20:10 Kalimnos | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:30 Rhodes | 6h40 | 20:10 Kalimnos | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Rhodes to Kalimnos
Ferries from Rhodes to Kalimnos run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 15m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:50, the last at 23:35. The fastest ferry covers the 67 nautical miles (125 km) distance in 3h 0m. There are 9 sailings per week. Ferries from Rhodes to Kalimnos are available to foot passengers.

Distance 67 nautical miles (125 km) |
Average sailing duration 4h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 9 |
Fastest ferry 3h 0m |
First ferry 00:50 |
Last ferry 23:35 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Rhodes to KalimnosYou can travel by ferry between Rhodes to Kalimnos with Blue Star Ferries for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
FAQs: Rhodes to Kalimnos ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rhodes 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 Rhodes, which is located around 1.5 miles (2.4 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 Rhodes and Kalimnos
- 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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