How to travel from Piraeus to Kalymnos, Greece
The distance between Piraeus and Kalymnos is around 317km (197 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Piraeus to Kalymnos by train, plane, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kalymnos → Piraeus if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Athens Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kalymnos (JKL).
- Duration2h 10m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Syros and then to Kalymnos.
- Duration6h 45m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€130($130)
Multiple ferry operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Piraeus and Kalymnos
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Piraeus to Kalymnos by train, plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €62 ($62) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).
The distance between Piraeus and Kalymnos is around 317km (197 miles).
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Piraeus and Kalymnos by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Piraeus to Kalymnos is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Piraeus and Kalymnos is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €62 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Piraeus and Kalymnos. We recommend that you take the train to Athens Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kalymnos (JKL). instead which will take 2h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Piraeus and Kalymnos. We recommend that you take the train to Athens Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kalymnos (JKL). instead which will take 2h 10m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Piraeus and Kalymnos. The ferry typically takes around 6h 45m and departs twice a week.
Seajets and Blue Star Ferries run the ferry services between Piraeus and Kalymnos. Ferries run twice a week and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Piraeus to Kalymnos. We recommend that you take the train to Athens Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kalymnos (JKL). instead which will take 2h 10m.
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 Piraeus to Kalymnos. We recommend that you take the train to Athens Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kalymnos (JKL). instead which will take 2h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Piraeus to Kalymnos is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Piraeus and Kalymnos
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 2h 10m | €140($140) | hourly | 339km (211 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 2h 45m | €145($145) | 6 times a week | 346km (215 miles) |
| Train to Athens Airport, plane and ferry | 2h 55m | €87($87) | 5 times a day | 374km (232 miles) |
| Train to Athens Airport, plane and ferry | 4h 25m | €190($190) | once a week | 388km (241 miles) |
Ferry + 2 similar | 6h 45m | €130($130) | twice a week | 337km (209 miles) |
| Ferry to Kalymnos | 8h 30m | €62($62) | 5 times a week | 317km (197 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 1 day 7h | €65($65) | once daily | 1,900km (1,181 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Piraeus and Kalymnos
Ferry operators
Dodekanisos Seaways
A.N.E. Kalymnoy
Lafasi
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Bus companies
Kamil Koc
MetroTurizm
Train operators
Greek Railways (Suburban)
Airports near Kalymnos
The following major airports near Kalymnos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Kalymnos Island National Airport (JKL)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Kalymnos
Kos Island International Airport (KGS)
- Distance
- 24km (15 miles) from Kalymnos
Leros Airport (LRS)
- Distance
- 60km (37 miles) from Kalymnos