The Kalymnos to Kos ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the article.

Both Kos and Kalymnos are part of the Dodecanese group . Since it takes less than an hour by ferry to get from one island to another, this route is very popular among those who want to explore the islands and plan day trips on their vacation.

Kos or Mastichari?

Both. Mastichari is a small village on the north Side of the island. Kos port is located on the north-east part of the island of Kos. Ferries to/from Mastichari operate only in April.

How long does it take to get from Kos to Kalymnos?

It takes 20 minutes to get from Mastichari (port in Kos) to Kalymnos by fast ferry; or 35-55 minutes from the port of Kos.

Is there a high speed ferry between Kos and Kalymnos ?

Yes.

How much does it cost to get from Kos to Kalymnos by ferry?

The price depends on the company and type of seat you choose.

On the ferry operated by Blue Star Ferries (Kos to Kalymnos), an economy class single ticket costs €6; while on Dodekanisos Seaways, the single ticket prices start at €32.

On the ferry operated by SeaJets (Kos to Kalymnos), an economy class single ticket costs €19.70

How many ferries per day depart from Kos to Kalymnos during the low season?

During the 2025 low season (September – October), the following ferries operate between Kos and Kalymnos:

From Kos

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Thursday, Sunday	06:00 AM	till 30-Oct
Wednesday	10:15 AM	from 15-Oct to 29-Oct
Monday	10:25 AM	till 20-Oct
Tuesday	10:25 AM	till 7-Oct
Wednesday	10:25 AM	till 8-Oct
Friday	10:25 AM	till 24-Oct
Saturday	10:25 AM	till 25-Oct
Sunday	10:25 AM	till 26-Oct
Tuesday	11:35 AM	from 16-Oct to 23-Oct
Saturday	12:00 PM	till 25-Oct
Thursday	12:10 PM	from 2-Oct to 23-Oct
Friday, Sunday	12:50 PM	till 26-Oct
Thursday	02:00 PM	till 25-Sept
Sunday	08:30 PM	till 7-Sept, from 21-Sept to 26-Oct
Friday	09:35 PM	from 5-Sept to 12-Sept, from 19-Sept to 26-Sept
Wednesday	09:35 PM	till 24-Sept
Monday	10:20 PM	till 15-Sept

From Mastichari

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Daily	09:00 AM	till 30-Sept
Daily except Sunday	02:30 PM	till 30-Sept

How many ferries per day depart from Kos to Kalymnos during the high season?

During the high season 2025 (July – August), the following ferries connect the two islands:

From Kos:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Thursday, Sunday	06:00 AM	till 30-Oct
Monday	10:25 AM	till 20-Oct
Tuesday	10:25 AM	till 7-Oct
Wednesday	10:25 AM	till 8-Oct
Friday	10:25 AM	till 24-Oct
Saturday	10:25 AM	till 25-Oct
Sunday	10:25 AM	till 26-Oct
Saturday	12:00 PM	till 25-Oct
Friday, Sunday	12:50 PM	till 26-Oct
Thursday	02:00 PM	till 25-Sept
Sunday	08:30 PM	till 7-Sept
Wednesday	09:35 PM	till 24-Sept
Monday	10:20 PM	till 15-Sept
Friday	10:35 PM	till 29-Aug

From Mastichari

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Day	01:00 AM	till 19-Jul
Day	09:00 AM	till 30-Sept
Day	09:35 AM	till 31-Jul
Tuesday, Wednesday	11:45 AM	till 16-Jul
Sunday	12:00 PM	till 13-Jul
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday	12:30 PM	till 18-Jul
Tuesday, Wednesday	12:45 PM	till 30-Jul
Daily	01:30 PM	till 31-Jul
Daily except Sunday	02:30 PM	till 30-Sept
Daily	04:30 PM	till 18-Jul
Daily	05:30 PM	till 31-Jul
Daily	06:30 PM	till 30-Jul
Daily	09:30 PM	till 31-Jul

Are there any overnight journeys between Kos and Kalymnos?

No.

Where can I buy tickets from?

You can purchase the tickets online (at most 2 months prior to departure), from a Greek travel agency (either directly from Greece or via a travel agency in your country) and you can buy the tickets from the port.







Or you can use this widget:

Remember to book the tickets in advance, particularly if you plan to travel in July or August.

Does everyone charge the same prices?

Yes, the prices are the same regardless of where you buy them from.

How about the ferries from Kalymnos to Kos ?

During the high season 2025, the following ferries connect Kalymnos to Kos:

To Kos:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Friday	12:50 AM	till 29-Aug
Monday	12:50 AM	till 1-Sept
Wednesday	01:50 AM	from 9-Jul to 24-Sept
Saturday	02:50 AM	till 6-Sept
Thursday	05:25 AM	till 30-Oct
Monday	11:20 AM	till 29-Sept
Saturday	11:20 AM	till 25-Oct
Friday, Sunday	12:10 PM	till 26-Oct
Wednesday	02:20 PM	till 8-Oct
Sunday	02:20 PM	till 26-Oct
Saturday	02:20 PM	till 25-Oct
Monday	02:25 PM	till 20-Oct
Friday	03:30 PM	till 24-Oct
Tuesday	03:30 PM	till 7-Oct
Wednesday	10:15 PM	till 29-Oct
Saturday	10:55 PM	till 25-Oct

To Mastichari

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Day	01:00 AM	till 19-Jul
Day	09:00 AM	till 30-Sept
Day	09:35 AM	till 31-Jul
Tuesday, Wednesday	11:45 AM	till 16-Jul
Sunday	12:00 PM	till 13-Jul
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday	12:30 PM	till 18-Jul
Tuesday, Wednesday	12:45 PM	till 30-Jul
Daily	01:30 PM	till 31-Jul
Daily except Sunday	02:30 PM	till 30-Sept
Daily	04:30 PM	till 18-Jul
Daily	05:30 PM	till 31-Jul
Daily	06:30 PM	till 30-Jul
Daily	09:30 PM	till 31-Jul

During the low season 2025, the following ferries connect Kalymnos to Kos:

To Kos:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Friday	01:20 AM	from 5-Sept to 12-Sept, from 19-Sept to 26-Sept
Wednesday	01:50 AM	from 9-Jul to 24-Sept
Saturday	02:50 AM	till 6-Sept
Sunday	05:00 AM	from 7-Sept to 14-Sept, from 21-Sept to 28-Sept
Thursday	05:25 AM	till 30-Oct
Saturday	05:25 AM	from 20-Sept to 25-Oct
Monday	11:20 AM	till 29-Sept, from 6-Oct to 20-Oct
Saturday	11:20 AM	till 25-Oct
Friday, Sunday	12:10 PM	till 26-Oct
Wednesday	02:20 PM	till 8-Oct
Sunday	02:20 PM	till 26-Oct
Saturday	02:20 PM	till 25-Oct
Monday	02:25 PM	till 20-Oct
Wednesday	03:10 PM	from 15-Oct to 29-Oct
Friday	03:30 PM	till 24-Oct
Tuesday	03:30 PM	till 7-Oct
Wednesday	10:15 PM	till 29-Oct
Saturday	10:55 PM	till 25-Oct

To Mastichari:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Day	07:00 AM	till 30-Sept
Sunday	08:00 AM	till 28-Sept
Saturday	09:00 AM	till 27-Sept
Daily except Sunday	01:30 PM	till 30-Sept
Daily	04:30 PM	till 7-Oct
Daily	05:30 PM	till 30-Sept

Important note:

The schedule is submitted to the Ministry of Mercantile Marine every Friday so, in some cases, there can be some changes from week to week, let alone from month to month. It’s advisable to double check the ferry schedule couple of days prior to the departure.

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Note:
The article was first published in 2010; latest schedule and price update was made as of July 2025. The article includes links that may qualify as affiliate links and I might earn a commission when you book through them.