The cheapest and fastest ferries from Symi to Kalimnos
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
4 h 20 m
Ferries per day
3
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Symi to Kalimnos is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Symi to Kalimnos will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £14.
Of the 3 ferries that leave Symi for Kalimnos every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri 19 Jun the direct ferries cover the 87 km distance in an average of 4 h 20 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 2 h .
The slowest ferries will take 5 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.
17:405h30Symi23:10Kalimnos£141One-way0 changes
16:405h30Symi22:10Kalimnos£151One-way0 changes
6:502h00Symi8:50Kalimnos£361One-way0 changes
6:502h00Symi8:50Kalimnos£361One-way0 changes
17:405h30Symi23:10Kalimnos£141One-way0 changes
16:405h30Symi22:10Kalimnos£151One-way0 changes
Symi to Kalimnos Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 00:20 | Arrival Time 06:00 | Duration 5h40 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 23:00 | Arrival Time 04:30 | Duration 5h30 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Dodekanisos Seaways | Departure Time 05:55 | Arrival Time 08:00 | Duration 2h05 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Dodekanisos Seaways | Departure Time 06:55 | Arrival Time 09:00 | Duration 2h05 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Dodekanisos Seaways | Departure Time 05:50 | Arrival Time 07:50 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Dodekanisos Seaways | Departure Time 06:50 | Arrival Time 08:50 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 16:40 | Arrival Time 22:10 | Duration 5h30 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 15:30 | Arrival Time 19:30 | Duration 4h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 17:40 | Arrival Time 23:10 | Duration 5h30 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Live departures
Symi to Kalimnos ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Symi to Kalimnos ferries for tomorrow, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:50 Symi | 2h00 | 8:50 Kalimnos | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:40 Symi | 5h30 | 22:10 Kalimnos | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:40 Symi | 5h30 | 23:10 Kalimnos | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Symi to Kalimnos
Ferries from Symi to Kalimnos run on average 1 times per day, taking around 3h 58m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:50, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 46 nautical miles (87 km) distance in 2h 0m. There are 5 sailings per week. Ferries from Symi to Kalimnos are available to foot passengers.

Distance 46 nautical miles (87 km) |
Average sailing duration 3h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 5 |
Fastest ferry 2h 0m |
First ferry 0:50 |
Last ferry 23:45 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Symi to KalimnosYou can travel by ferry between Symi 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.
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FAQs: Symi to Kalimnos ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Symi 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Symi 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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