The distance between Lemnos and Kalymnos is around 497km (309 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Lemnos to Kalymnos by 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 → Lemnos if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Limnos (LXS) to Kalymnos (JKL).
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Take a ferry to Karlovasi then Fourni and then to Kalymnos.
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There are several options for getting from Lemnos to Kalymnos by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €115 ($115) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).
The distance between Lemnos and Kalymnos is around 497km (309 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 361km (224 miles)
It takes around 13h 10m to get from Lemnos and Kalymnos by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Lemnos to Kalymnos is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Lemnos and Kalymnos is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €115 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Lemnos and Kalymnos. We recommend that you fly from Limnos (LXS) to Kalymnos (JKL). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lemnos and Kalymnos. We recommend that you fly from Limnos (LXS) to Kalymnos (JKL). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Lemnos and Kalymnos. The ferry typically takes around 13h 10m and departs once a week.
Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways run the ferry services between Lemnos and Kalymnos. Ferries run once a week and take around 13h 10m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Lemnos and Kalymnos. Flights depart from Limnos (LXS) and arrive at Kalymnos (JKL) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 1h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Lemnos to Kalymnos. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 2h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Lemnos to Kalymnos typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Limnos (LXS) 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 Lemnos to Kalymnos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Karlovasi then Fourni and then to Kalymnos. instead which will take 13h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lemnos to Kalymnos is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 13h 10m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 2h 25m | €235($235) | on demand | 558km (347 miles) |
Plane and Ferry | 3h 10m | €245($245) | 6 times a week | 565km (351 miles) |
Fly to Kos (KGS), Ferry | 3h 10m | €175($175) | 5 times a day | 593km (368 miles) |
Ferry + 2 similar | 13h 10m | €155($155) | once a week | 497km (309 miles) |
Ferry via Leros | 21h 10m | €120($120) | once a week | 552km (343 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 1h | €115($115) | 6 times a week | 1,392km (865 miles) |
Dodekanisos Seaways
Skymarine
Yeşil Marmaris Lines
A.N.E. Kalymnoy
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
MetroTurizm
Alpar Turizm
The following major airports near Kalymnos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.