How to travel from Chania to Kalymnos, Greece
The distance between Chania and Kalymnos is around 334km (208 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 35m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Chania to Kalymnos by taxi, ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kalymnos → Chania if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Chania (CHQ) to Kalymnos (JKL).
- Duration2h 35m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost€185($185)
Sky Express
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Taxi and Ferry
Take a taxi to Rethymno then take a ferry to Santorini then Kos and then to Kalymnos.
- Duration9h 35m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€210($210)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chania and Kalymnos
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chania to Kalymnos by taxi, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €105 ($105) and will take around 19h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).
The distance between Chania and Kalymnos is around 334km (208 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 314km (195 miles)
It takes around 9h 35m to get from Chania and Kalymnos by taxi and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Chania to Kalymnos is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Chania and Kalymnos is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €105 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Chania and Kalymnos. We recommend that you fly from Chania (CHQ) to Kos (KGS) then take a ferry to Kalymnos. instead which will take 2h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chania and Kalymnos. We recommend that you fly from Chania (CHQ) to Kos (KGS) then take a ferry to Kalymnos. instead which will take 2h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Chania and Kalymnos. Flights depart from Chania (CHQ) and arrive at Kalymnos (JKL) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 2hrs.
There is no direct flight from Chania to Kalymnos. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 2h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Chania to Kalymnos typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Chania (CHQ) and and arrive into Kalymnos (JKL).
The closest major airport to Kalymnos is Kalymnos Island National Airport (JKL) (JKL) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Kalymnos. Kos Island International Airport (KGS) (KGS) and Leros Airport (LRS) (LRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Chania to Kalymnos. We recommend that you take a taxi to Rethymno then take a ferry to Santorini then Kos and then to Kalymnos. instead which will take 9h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chania to Kalymnos is to take a taxi and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 35m and will usually cost around €210 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chania and Kalymnos
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 2h 35m | €185($185) | on demand | 572km (356 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 2h 35m | €175($175) | 5 times a day | 334km (208 miles) |
Taxi and Ferry + 2 similar | 9h 35m | €210($210) | once a week | 431km (268 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 11h 10m | €155($155) | once a week | 513km (319 miles) |
| Bus to Heraklion, ferry | 19h 15m | €105($105) | once a week | 631km (392 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chania and Kalymnos
Ferry operators
Hellenic Seaways
Dodekanisos Seaways
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
TUI Airlines Netherlands
Bus companies
KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
Airports near Kalymnos
The following major airports near Kalymnos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Kalymnos Island National Airport (JKL)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Kalymnos
Kos Island International Airport (KGS)
- Distance
- 24km (15 miles) from Kalymnos
Leros Airport (LRS)
- Distance
- 60km (37 miles) from Kalymnos