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.
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 Kalymnos → Lefkada if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Preveza (PVK) to Kalymnos (JKL).
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Take the bus to Athens then take a ferry to Syros and then to Kalymnos.
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Drive to Piraeus then take a ferry to Syros and then to Kalymnos.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 15m | €230($230) | 4 times a day | 813km (505 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 12h 50m | €170($170) | twice a week | 709km (440 miles) |
Bus to Agrinio, ferry | 23h 40m | €90($90) | 5 times a week | 697km (433 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 45m | €185($185) | twice a week | 693km (431 miles) |
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The following major airports near Kalymnos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.