The cheapest and fastest ferries from Kalimnos to Symi
Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 5 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Kalimnos to Symi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kalimnos to Symi will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Kalimnos for Symi on Sat, Nov 08, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 08 the direct ferries cover the 87 km distance in an average of 2 h 5 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
On Sat, Nov 08 the slowest ferries will take 2 h 5 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.




Kalimnos to Symi Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 3h35 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Dodekanisos Seaways | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Dodekanisos Seaways | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h05 | Sailing Days Wed |
Live departures
Kalimnos to Symi ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Kalimnos to Symi ferries for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DODEKANISOS EXPRESS | 6:35 AM Port of Kalymnos | 2h05 | 8:40 AM Panormitis | 0 transfersDirect | |
DODEKANISOS PRIDE | 1:10 PM Port of Kalymnos | 2h00 | 3:10 PM Symi | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Kalimnos to Symi

Distance 46 nautical miles (87 km) |
Average sailing duration 6h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 6 |
Fastest ferry 2h 0m |
First ferry 00:40 |
Last ferry 19:45 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Kalimnos to Symi start from as low as $15 (€12) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $33 (€27) depending on the train type and class.
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Kalimnos to SymiYou can travel by ferry between Kalimnos to Symi with Blue Star Ferries for as low as $15 (€12). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
FAQs: Ferry from Kalimnos to Symi

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Kalymnos, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Symi, located 6.7 miles (10.8 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Kalimnos to Symi
- 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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