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. However, you’ll likely be able to book online only ferries to Kos Port.

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 Saos Ferries (Kos to Kalymnos), an economy class single ticket costs €5.90

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

During the 2026 low season (March – May; September – October), the following ferries operate between Kos and Kalymnos:

From Kos

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Saturday	12:20 AM	till 28-Mar, from 4-Apr to 30-May, from 3-Oct to 31-Oct
Friday	10:15 AM	till 8-May
Saturday	10:15 AM	till 11-Apr
Wednesday	10:15 AM	from 15-Apr to 6-May
Monday	10:15 AM	on 13-Apr
Sunday	10:25 AM	till 19-Jul, from 6-Sept to 27-Sept
Saturday	10:25 AM	from 18-Apr to 27-Jul, from 5-Sept to 26-Sept
Friday	10:25 AM	from 15-May to 25-Sept
Wednesday	10:25 AM	from 13-May to 29-Jul, from 2-Sept to 30-Sept
Tuesday	10:25 AM	from 12-May to 29-Sept
Monday	10:25 AM	till 28-Sept
Tuesday, Thursday	12:15 PM	till 9-Apr
Saturday	12:15 PM	from 18-Apr to 26-Sept
Sunday	1:05 PM	from 19-Apr to 27-Sept
Friday	1:05 PM	till 25-Sept
Monday	1:05 PM	till 6-Apr
Thursday	2:00 PM	from 16-Apr to 24-Sept
Monday	4:10 PM	till 20-Apr
Thursday	4:10 PM	till 23-Apr
Wednesday	4:35 PM	on 8-Apr
Thursday	7:10 PM	on 9-Apr
Sunday	8:30 PM	on 22-Mar, from 29-Mar to 5-Apr, from 19-Apr to 7-May, from 17-May to 24-May, from 21-Jun to 6-Sept, from 13-Sept to 25-Oct
Thursday	8:30 PM	on 2-Apr, from 14-Apr to 7-May, from 14-May to 4-Jun, from 25-Jun to 29-Oct
Friday	9:35 PM	from 4-Sept to 11-Sept, from 18-Sept to 25-Sept
Wednesday	9:35 PM	till 1-Apr, from 15-Apr to 28-Oct
Monday	10:20 PM	till 30-Mar, from 20-Apr to 26-Oct
Monday	11:50 PM	on 6-Apr, on 13-Apr

From Mastichari

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Daily	9:00 AM	till 29-Mar
Monday to Friday	9:45 AM	till 31-Mar
Saturday, Sunday	11:00 AM	till 29-Mar
Daily	2:00 PM	till 31-Mar
Daily	3:30 PM	till 29-Mar
Daily	5:30 PM	till 31-Mar
Daily	9:00 PM	till 31-Mar

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

During the high season 2026 (June – August), the following ferries connect the two islands:

From Kos:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Monday	10:15 AM	on 1-Jun
Saturday, Sunday	10:25 AM	from 1-Aug to 30-Aug
Sunday	10:25 AM	till 19-Jul
Saturday	10:25 AM	from 18-Apr to 27-Jul
Friday	10:25 AM	from 15-May to 25-Sept
Wednesday	10:25 AM	from 13-May to 29-Jul, from 5-Aug to 26-Aug
Tuesday	10:25 AM	from 12-May to 29-Sept
Monday	10:25 AM	till 28-Sept
Saturday	12:15 PM	from 18-Apr to 26-Sept
Sunday	1:05 PM	from 19-Apr to 27-Sept
Friday	1:05 PM	till 25-Sept
Thursday	2:00 PM	from 16-Apr to 24-Sept
Saturday, Sunday	2:30 PM	from 1-Aug to 30-Aug
Wednesday	2:30 PM	from 5-Aug to 26-Aug
Sunday	8:30 PM	on 7-Jun, from 21-Jun to 6-Sept
Thursday	8:30 PM	from 14-May to 4-Jun, from 25-Jun to 29-Oct
Wednesday	9:35 PM	from 15-Apr to 28-Oct
Monday	10:20 PM	from 20-Apr to 26-Oct
Friday	10:35 PM	from 5-Jun to 28-Aug

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 2026, the following ferries connect Kalymnos to Kos:

To Kos:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Friday	12:50 AM	from 5-Jun to 28-Aug
Monday	12:50 AM	from 8-Jun to 31-Aug
Wednesday	1:50 AM	from 8-Apr to 28-Oct
Saturday	2:50 AM	from 20-Jun to 5-Sept, from 16-May to 6-Jun
Thursday	5:25 AM	from 14-May to 4-Jun, from 25-Jun to 29-Oct
Monday	11:35 AM	from 13-Apr to 21-Sept
Saturday	11:35 AM	from 18-Apr to 26-Sept
Friday	12:25 PM	till 25-Sept
Sunday	12:25 PM	from 19-Apr to 27-Sept
Sunday	2:20 PM	till 19-Jul
Saturday	2:20 PM	from 18-Apr to 27-Jul
Wednesday	2:20 PM	from 13-May to 29-Jul
Monday	2:25 PM	till 28-Sept
Saturday, Sunday	3:10 PM	from 1-Aug to 30-Aug
Wednesday	3:10 PM	from 5-Aug to 26-Aug
Tuesday	3:30 PM	from 12-May to 29-Sept
Friday	3:30 PM	from 15-May to 25-Sept

During the low season 2026, the following ferries connect Kalymnos to Kos:

To Kos:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Friday	1:20 AM	from 4-Sept to 11-Sept, from 18-Sept to 25-Sept
Friday	1:40 AM	till 27-Mar, on 3-Apr, from 14-Apr to 29-May, from 2-Oct to 30-Oct
Wednesday	1:50 AM	till 1-Apr, from 8-Apr to 28-Oct
Monday	2:40 AM	on 13-Apr
Saturday	2:50 AM	from 20-Jun to 5-Sept
Monday	4:20 AM	on 6-Apr
Sunday	5:25 AM	on 22-Mar
Saturday	5:25 AM	from 28-Mar to 4-Apr, from 18-Apr to 9-May, from 16-May to 6-Jun, from 12-Sept to 24-Oct
Thursday	5:25 AM	from 4-Apr to 7-May, from 14-May to 4-Jun, from 25-Jun to 29-Oct
Wednesday	6:00 AM	till 22-Apr
Tuesday	6:00 AM	till 21-Apr
Saturday	9:45 AM	on 11-Apr
Monday	11:35 AM	from 13-Apr to 21-Sept
Tuesday, Thursday	11:35 AM	till 9-Apr
Saturday	11:35 AM	from 18-Apr to 26-Sept
Monday	12:25 PM	till 6-Apr
Friday	12:25 PM	till 25-Sept
Sunday	12:25 PM	from 19-Apr to 27-Sept
Sunday	2:20 PM	till 19-Jul, from 6-Sept to 27-Sept
Saturday	2:20 PM	from 18-Apr to 27-Jul, from 5-Sept to 26-Sept
Wednesday	2:20 PM	from 13-May to 29-Jul, from 2-Sept to 30-Sept
Monday	2:25 PM	till 28-Sept
Saturday	3:10 PM	till 11-Apr
Friday	3:10 PM	till 8-May
Wednesday	3:10 PM	from 15-Apr to 6-May
Tuesday	3:30 PM	from 12-May to 29-Sept
Friday	3:30 PM	from 15-May to 25-Sept
Thursday	8:50 PM	on 9-Apr
Sunday	11:05 PM	till 29-Mar, from 19-Apr to 31-May, from 6-Sept to 25-Oct

To Mastichari:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Daily	7:00 AM	Till 28-Mar
Sunday	8:00 AM	till 29-Mar
Saturday	8:30 AM	Till 28-Mar
Daily	9:00 AM	till 31-Mar
Saturday	9:05 AM	till 28-Mar
Daily	1:00 PM	till 31-Mar
Daily	2:30 PM	till 29-Mar
Monday to Friday	4:00 PM	till 31-Mar
Daily	7:00 PM	till 31-Mar

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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>> Ferries from Santorini to Rhodes
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Note:
The article was first published in 2010; latest schedule and price update was made as of March 2026. The article includes links that may qualify as affiliate links and I might earn a commission when you book through them.