How to travel from Evia to Kalymnos, Greece

The distance between Evia and Kalymnos is around 437km (272 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Evia to Kalymnos by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Athens then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kalymnos (JKL).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated by

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3 similiar routes

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Athens then take a ferry to Syros and then to Kalymnos.

  • Duration8h 60m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Athens KTEL Liosion then take a ferry to Syros and then to Kalymnos.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
Operated by

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Bodrum then take a ferry to Kos and then to Kalymnos.

  • Duration19h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €310($310)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Evia and Kalymnos

There are several options for getting from Evia to Kalymnos by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which costs around €135 ($135) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Evia and Kalymnos is around 437km (272 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 318km (197 miles)

It takes around 8h 60m to get from Evia and Kalymnos by train and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Evia to Kalymnos is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Evia and Kalymnos is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €135 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Evia and Kalymnos. We recommend that you take the train to Athens then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kalymnos (JKL). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Evia and Kalymnos. We recommend that you take the train to Athens then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kalymnos (JKL). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Evia to Kalymnos. We recommend that you take the train to Athens then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kalymnos (JKL). instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Evia to Kalymnos. We recommend that you take the train to Athens then take a ferry to Syros and then to Kalymnos. instead which will take 8h 60m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Evia to Kalymnos is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 60m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

How do I get from Evia to Kalymnos

Compare travel optionsbetween Evia and Kalymnos

Transport options from Evia to Kalymnos
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 40m
€185($185)
every 2 hours437km (272 miles)
Train, Plane and Ferry4h 15m
€190($190)
6 times a week444km (276 miles)
Train to Athens, plane and ferry4h 25m
€135($135)
5 times a day472km (293 miles)
Train to Athens, plane and ferry5h 55m
€235($235)
once a week486km (302 miles)
Train and Ferry
8h 60m
€190($190)
twice a week453km (281 miles)
Bus and Ferry
10h 10m
€175($175)
twice a week457km (284 miles)
Car and Ferry
19h 60m
€310($310)
once daily1,813km (1,127 miles)

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Airports near Kalymnos

The following major airports near Kalymnos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.

JKL
Kalymnos Island National Airport (JKL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Kalymnos
KGS
Kos Island International Airport (KGS)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Kalymnos
LRS
Leros Airport (LRS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Kalymnos