Rhodes to Kalymnos Ferry Guide

There's between 1 and 3 ferries a day sailing between Rhodes and Kalymnos in Greece with the quickest ferry trip taking 2 hours 45 minutes.

Rhodes to Kalymnos ferry guide

Rhodes Kalymnos Ferry Route

Kalymnos is one of the Dodecanese islands, and is a popular destination for rock climbers.

Not that you need to be a rock climber to visit here – Anyone who wants to get away from the mass tourism that affects places like Rhodes and Kos during the peak of summer will find Kalymnos to be a refreshing change!

You can travel directly from Rhodes to Kalymnos by ferry every day of the week between May and September. Ticket prices range between 22.00 Euros and 44.00 Euros depending on the ferry operator and type of vessel.

Generally speaking, the slower ferries have the cheaper tickets for trips from Rhodes to Kalymnos. If you are flexible with when you can travel, you have a much wider choice of ferries and prices.

You leave your main luggage in the luggage area of the ferry. Pack what you need to take (drinks, snacks) in a small carry on.

Luggae area inside the Blue Star Patmos ferry sailing from Rhodes to Kalymnos

Rhodes to Kalymnos Ferry Crossings in May 2024

During May, there are a total of about 61 ferries sailing from Rhodes to Kalymnos.

There's always at least one ferry a day sailing on the Rhodes Kalymnos route, and on Mondays and Thursdays as many as three ferries a day.

Some of the ferries sailing this route include: BLUE STAR PATMOS, PRIDE, BLUE STAR 2, DODEKANISOS EXPRESS, DIAGORAS

Kalymnos is one of the nearest islands to Rhodes, and so the quickest ferry from Rhodes to Kalymnos in May takes 2:45:00. The slowest ferry from Rhodes to Kalymnos in May takes 9:15:00

Check the latest schedules for Greek ferries and buy ferry tickets online at Ferryscanner.

Rhodes to Kalymnos Ferries in June 2024

There are a total of about 60 ferries in June sailing between Rhodes and Kalymnos.

You can find ferries sailing every day of the week, and on some days more than one ferry on the Rhodes to Kalymnos ferry route.

Blue Star Ferries offer marginally cheaper ferry rides, but the trip takes longer.

Choose from ferries such as: BLUE STAR PATMOS, PRIDE, BLUE STAR 2, DODEKANISOS EXPRESS, DIAGORAS

Take a look at the timetables for ferries from Rhodes to Kalymnos and buy tickets online at Ferryscanner.

Blue Star 2 ferry getting ready to board from Rhodes to Kalymnos

Rhodes Kalymnos Ferry Route July 2024

July is a busy month for ferry travel in Greece, so be advised to book your tickets at least a few weeks in advance – earlier if you can.

Even though there are a total of about 62 ferries sailing from Rhodes to Kalymnos in July, spaces on ferries can fill up, particularly if you are traveling with a vehicle.

Ferries sail every day of the week on this route, and some of the vessels include: BLUE STAR PATMOS, PRIDE, BLUE STAR 2, DODEKANISOS EXPRESS, DIAGORAS

The fast ferry from Rhodes to Kalymnos in July takes 2:45:00. The longest ferry ride from Rhodes to Kalymnos takes a laborious 9:15:00

Buy tickets for the ferry service online at Ferryscanner.

Ferries from Rhodes to Kalymnos in August 2024

August is the peak season in Greece, sp expect lots of other passengers on the boats from Rhodes to Kalymnos island!

With 62 ferries sailing from Rhodes to Kalymnos, you have plenty of options to choose from when it comes to sailings. 

There's always at least one ferry a day, and on some days of the week 2 or even 3 ferries on the Rhodes to Kalymnos route.

Ferries you can choose from include – BLUE STAR PATMOS, PRIDE, BLUE STAR 2, DODEKANISOS EXPRESS, DIAGORAS

Save on time by going for the quick ferry where possible at 2:45:00. The slow ferry from Rhodes to Kalymnos in August takes 9:15:00 – that's a lot of valuable vacation time wasted if you go with that option!

The latest ferry schedules can be found at Ferryscanner.

Rhodes to Kalymnos Ferry September 2024

During September, there are a total of about 56 ferries sailing from Rhodes to Kalymnos.

This breaks down to between 1 and 3 ferries sailing between Rhodes and Kalymnos a day depending on the day of the week

Multiple ferry operators sail on this route, and some of their ferries include: BLUE STAR PATMOS, PRIDE, BLUE STAR 2, DODEKANISOS EXPRESS, DIAGORAS

The quickest ferry from Rhodes to Kalymnos in September takes 2:45:00. The slowest ferry from Rhodes to Kalymnos in September takes 9:15:00

Check the latest schedules for Greek ferries and buy ferry tickets online at Ferryscanner.

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