How to travel from Lefkada to Kalymnos, Greece

The distance between Lefkada and Kalymnos is around 693km (431 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lefkada to Kalymnos by car, 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 KalymnosLefkada if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
1
plane
+

Fly

Fly from Preveza (PVK) to Kalymnos (JKL).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
Operated by

Sky Express

2
bus
+
ferry
+
ferry
+

Bus and Ferry

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

  • Duration12h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

3
car
+
ferry
+
ferry
+

Car and Ferry

Drive to Piraeus then take a ferry to Syros and then to Kalymnos.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lefkada and Kalymnos

There are several options for getting from Lefkada to Kalymnos by car, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €90 ($90) and will take around 23h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Lefkada and Kalymnos is around 693km (431 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 589km (366 miles)

It takes around 10h 45m to get from Lefkada and Kalymnos by car and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Lefkada to Kalymnos is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Lefkada and Kalymnos is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €90 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lefkada and Kalymnos. We recommend that you fly from Preveza (PVK) to Kalymnos (JKL). instead which will take 3h 15m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lefkada and Kalymnos. We recommend that you fly from Preveza (PVK) to Kalymnos (JKL). instead which will take 3h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lefkada and Kalymnos. Flights depart from Preveza (PVK) and arrive at Kalymnos (JKL) - via Corfu (CFU). The flight takes around 2h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Lefkada to Kalymnos. There is however a flight that goes via Corfu (CFU) and Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Lefkada to Kalymnos typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Preveza (PVK) 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 Lefkada to Kalymnos. We recommend that you drive to Piraeus then take a ferry to Syros and then to Kalymnos. instead which will take 10h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lefkada to Kalymnos is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 10h 45m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

How do I get from Lefkada to Kalymnos

Compare travel optionsbetween Lefkada and Kalymnos

Transport options from Lefkada to Kalymnos
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 15m
€230($230)
4 times a day813km (505 miles)
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar
12h 50m
€170($170)
twice a week709km (440 miles)
Bus to Agrinio, ferry23h 40m
€90($90)
5 times a week697km (433 miles)
Car and Ferry
10h 45m
€185($185)
twice a week693km (431 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Lefkada and Kalymnos

Ferry operators

Airlines

Bus companies

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