Lipsi – Kalymnos
Ferry to Dodecanese Islands
Lipsi – Kalymnos
Ferry to Dodecanese Islands
The Lipsi Kalymnos ferry is serviced by 3 ferry companies: Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries & SAOS Ferries. Lipsi Kalymnos ferries take around 1 hour 10 minutes. The ferry costs between £15 and £71, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Lipsi to Kalymnos.
The first Lipsi Kalymnos ferry typically departs from Lipsi at around 00:50. The last ferry usually departs at 23:45.
The Lipsi Kalymnos ferry trip can take around 1 hour 10 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 1 hour 5 minutes with Dodekanisos Seaways. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are 11 weekly sailings from Lipsi to Kalymnos provided by Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries & SAOS Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Dodekanisos Seaways provide 10 sailings weekly. Blue Star Ferries provide 2 sailings weekly. SAOS Ferries provide 3 sailings weekly.
Lipsi Kalymnos ferry prices typically range between £15* and £71*. The average price is typically £44*. The cheapest Lipsi Kalymnos ferry prices start from £15*. The average price for a foot passenger is £44*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.
The distance between Lipsi to Kalymnos is approximately 26.4 miles (42.5km) or 23 nautical miles.
Yes, Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries & SAOS Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Lipsi and Kalymnos. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Lipsi and Kalymnos.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries & SAOS Ferries ferries between Lipsi and Kalymnos.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Lipsi to Kalymnos with Dodekanisos Seaways & Blue Star Ferries. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Lipsi - Kalymnos Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways | |
| Average Price | £31* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 9 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1h 33m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1h 10m | |
| First Ferry | 10:05 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:45 | |
| Distance | 22 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
The Greek island of Lipsi, also sometimes called Leipsoi, is part of the Dodecanese group of islands. It is located close to the island of Patmos and the island of Leros, and lies to the south of the island of Samos and to the north of the island of Leros. The island can trace its history back to prehistoric times, however, the more modern settlements of the island were founded by a Cretan called Ilias in 1669. The island has a large area that extends to around 16 sq. km, with a coastline of 35 km and around 700 inhabitants, and was officially united with Greece in 1948.
There are a number of things to see and do on the island including the lovely church of Aghios Ioannis, Theologos which is located next to the square of the Town Hall and the Museum. Located within the church there is an icon of Panaghia the Mavri (the Black Madonna) which dates back to 1500. Also on the island is the Ecclesiastical Folklore Museum which contains some ecclesiastical relics and a small archaeological collection. Situated around 1.5 km from Lipsi Town is the Panaghia of Horos which is the only icon in Greece where the Virgin Mary is depicted holding a crucified Jesus in her arms, instead of the infant Jesus which is usually depicted. Both the monastery and the icon date back to around 1600.
Lipsi is well serviced with ferries passing between Patmos and Leros and on the main route for ferries from Piraeus.
The Greek island of Kalymnos lies in the south east Aegean Sea and is located between the islands of Kos and Leros, and is one of the Dodecanese group of islands. The island is quite small with a land area of just over 100 sq. km but despite this it is the fourth largest of all the Dodecanese islands. The island's name has changed over its history. It was first named Kalynda, then Kalymna and then finally, Kalymnos. The island's capital is Pothis, although the most of the island's residents live in Chora, and is the island's second largest town.
Kalymnos is known for its sponge divers and sponge fisheries and it's inland terrain is steep and rocky and is popular with climbers. There are over 1,300 different climbing routes on the island that range in difficulty and terrain. Some routes are on slabs, some on big walls or on overhangs. The landscape used to be a curse for the island's residents but as it attracts visitors to the island it is now a blessing, certainly in terms of tourism.
There is a frequent ferry service to Piraeus, Rhodes and to the other Dodecanese islands. There are also ferry routes operating to the Cyclades islands, Samos and, during the summer season, to Chios, Mytilini, and Thessaloniki.
