The distance between Kos and Kalymnos is around 28km (17 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry which takes around 36min.
We've found 1 different ways to get from Kos to Kalymnos by ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kalymnos → Kos if you're planning a return trip.
Take a ferry to Kalymnos.
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+ 1 othersThere are several options for getting from Kos to Kalymnos by ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 36min.
The distance between Kos and Kalymnos is around 28km (17 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 25km (15 miles)
It takes around 36min to get from Kos and Kalymnos by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Kos to Kalymnos is to take a ferry which takes around 36min and will set you back approx €17 ($17).
The cheapest way to travel between Kos and Kalymnos is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Kos and Kalymnos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Kalymnos. instead which will take 36min.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kos and Kalymnos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Kalymnos. instead which will take 36min.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Kos and Kalymnos. The ferry typically takes around 36min and departs once daily.
Dodekanisos Seaways run the ferry services between Kos and Kalymnos. Ferries run once daily and take around 36min on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kos to Kalymnos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Kalymnos. instead which will take 36min.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kos to Kalymnos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Kalymnos. instead which will take 36min.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kos to Kalymnos is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 36min and will usually cost around €17 ($17).
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The following major airports near Kalymnos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.