Tilos – Kalymnos
Ferry to Dodecanese Islands
Tilos – Kalymnos
Ferry to Dodecanese Islands
On average there are 2 weekly sailings between Tilos to Kalymnos. 2 operators sail this route
The Tilos Kalymnos ferry typically departs from Tilos at around 09:55.
Tilos Kalymnos Ferry sail durations on this ferry route can take around 2h 52m. The fastest sailings are approximately 2h 15m. Sailing times can vary, durations often differ between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
On average there is around 2 weekly ferry sailings from Tilos to Kalymnos. These sailings are provided by Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables may differ by season.
Tilos Kalymnos ferry prices typically range between £23* and £55*. The average price is typically £34*. The cheapest Tilos Kalymnos ferry prices start from £24*. The average price for a foot passenger is £34*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Tilos to Kalymnos is approximately 42.9 miles (69.1km) or 37.3 nautical miles.
No, ferry operators currently do not allow cars to travel on sailings between Tilos and Kalymnos
Yes, foot passengers can travel with
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Tilos to Kalymnos with Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways. 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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| Tilos - Kalymnos Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways | |
| Average Price | £34* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2h 52m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2h 15m | |
| First Ferry | 09:55 | |
| Last Ferry | 20:00 | |
| Distance | 37 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
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Tilos isn’t your typical Greek island; whilst more prominent islands such as Rhodes and Mykonos rely on a frenetic nightlife to attract tourists, Tilos adopts a different approach. A huge variety of wildlife dominates the island, creating an ecological haven for the animals – the island’s mayor actively prevented mass tourism to allow the wildlife to flourish. Arguably Europe’s most impressive display of flora and fauna decorates the glorious natural environment, maintained by the recently implemented law to grant the land an EU-registered Special Protection Area. After failing to compete with neighbouring islands in regards to mass tourism, Tilos has focused its efforts onto cementing a constant stream of visitors that will likely return to the idyllic surroundings. After viewing the magnificent nature reserve, plenty of verdant fields and undulating mountains provide the perfect setting for a challenging walk across the rocky terrain. Embark on a stroll across the rugged landscape, stopping at the perfect looking spots to snap an enviable photo to share with your friends and family. A brisk walk can work up quite an appetite, luckily there are plenty of welcoming tavernas and restaurants serving delicious seafood fresh from the waters.
A bus service operates across Tilos, covering the paved streets and notable areas. Motorcycle and car rental companies are also readily available.
Not many nations across the world can boast to have a moniker as unique (or indeed as strange) as the “Sponge-diving Island”, of Kalymnos. The odd nickname is a throwback to the Greek island’s thriving sponge trade when local divers, armed with just a harpoon and a lungful of air, trawled the bottom of the surrounding Aegean Sea in search of so-called “Kalymnian gold”. Such is the importance of sponges to the island’s culture that an annual Sponge Week celebration is held to honour the bravery of divers through the telling of poems, the singing of songs, and even the showing of tribute films. Nowadays Kalymnos is a millionaires’ playground, teeming with wealthy Greeks who want to while away the hours in the glorious warmth of the Mediterranean sun. The island is shaped by a rough and ragged coastline and a landscape of barren hills; their steep slopes marked by solitary pine trees clinging desperately to the rocks. Yet the desolate backcountry is a stark contrast to the beauty of Kalymnos town, where a pristine promenade hugs the deep-blue waters of a bay and narrow streets play host to white-washed buildings topped with terracotta tiles. The entire town is huddled at the foot of a valley; one side coloured by a rare swathe of deep-green where the lemon and tangerine groves of Pothia grow. The port in Kalymnos covers most of the town’s waterfront and consists largely of small piers and jetties lined with yachts that roll with the gentle swell of the waves. The ferry terminal is found on the largest of these piers at the western edge of the bay, just beside a sharp-angled, S-shaped breakwater. It is a small facility consisting of little more than a car-park and a designated section of the roadside where ferries make anchor. Though the port is located in the heart of Kalymnos’ main urban centre, travelling further afield can prove difficult due to the island’s harsh terrain and largely remote nature. The best way to get around is by following the single, main road that circles around the spine of mountains that cut across the region from the south-east to the north-west. This route – regularly traversed by local buses - leads directly from the ferry terminal, slices through Kalymnos town, and snakes away to the smaller villages of Mirties, Arginonta, and Vathis. A wide range of ferry routes currently operate from the port throughout the week, most hopping to the multitude of neighbouring islands. Services hosted by Dodekanisos Seaways sail to Arki, Fournoi, Agios Kirikos, Pyhagorio, Agathonisis, Lipsi, and Chalki as well as sharing the journey to Symi, Rhodes, Tilos, Patmos, Nisyros, Leros, and Kos with Blue Star Ferries. Blue Star Ferries also travel to Astypalea, Kastelorizo and the city of Piraeus on the Greek mainland.
