How to travel from Poros to Kalymnos, Greece
The distance between Poros and Kalymnos is around 390km (242 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Poros to Kalymnos by ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kalymnos → Poros if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Train and Plane
Take a ferry to Piraeus then take the train to Athens Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kalymnos (JKL).
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Piraeus then Syros and then to Kalymnos.
- Duration7h 50m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€170($170)
Multiple ferry operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poros and Kalymnos
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Poros to Kalymnos by ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €79 ($79) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).
The distance between Poros and Kalymnos is around 390km (242 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 317km (197 miles)
It takes around 7h 50m to get from Poros and Kalymnos by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Poros to Kalymnos is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Poros and Kalymnos is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €79 ($79) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Poros and Kalymnos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Piraeus then take the train to Athens Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kalymnos (JKL). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Poros and Kalymnos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Piraeus then take the train to Athens Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kalymnos (JKL). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Poros and Kalymnos. The ferry typically takes around 7h 50m and departs twice a week.
Hellenic Seaways, Seajets and Blue Star Ferries run the ferry services between Poros and Kalymnos. Ferries run twice a week and take around 7h 50m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poros to Kalymnos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Piraeus then take the train to Athens Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kalymnos (JKL). instead which will take 3h 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 Poros to Kalymnos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Piraeus then Syros and then to Kalymnos. instead which will take 7h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poros to Kalymnos is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Poros and Kalymnos
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 10m | €180($180) | 4 times a day | 392km (243 miles) |
| Ferry to Piraeus, train and plane | 3h 45m | €185($185) | 6 times a week | 399km (248 miles) |
| Ferry to Piraeus, train and plane | 3h 55m | €125($125) | 4 times a day | 427km (265 miles) |
| Ferry to Piraeus, train and plane | 5h 25m | €230($230) | once a week | 441km (274 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 7h 50m | €170($170) | twice a week | 390km (242 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 1 day 9h | €79($79) | once daily | 2,047km (1,272 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Poros and Kalymnos
Ferry operators
Hellenic Seaways
Skymarine
Yeşil Marmaris Lines
Bus companies
KTEL Argolidas
Kamil Koc
MetroTurizm
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
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