Samos to Kalymnos Ferry

It depends on the vessel. The Dodekanisos Seaways high-speed catamaran covers the route in roughly 3 to 4 hours, while slower conventional car ferries take around 6.5 to 7.5 hours. The exact time varies with how many intermediate islands the sailing calls at.

Only on the conventional ferries. The Dodekanisos Seaways catamaran is a passenger-only fast craft and does not carry vehicles. If you are travelling with a car or motorhome you need a conventional car ferry, such as those run by Blue Star Ferries or A.N.E. Kalymnou, which sail from the main port of Vathi (Samos Town).

Usually not. Most sailings, especially the catamaran, thread through intermediate Dodecanese islands such as Agathonisi, Patmos, Lipsi and Leros before reaching Kalymnos. This makes the crossing a genuine island-hopping route rather than a straight point-to-point run.

The Dodekanisos Seaways catamaran generally uses Pythagorio, the smaller southern port of Samos. Conventional car ferries typically use Vathi, also called Samos Town, the island's main port. Check your ticket carefully because the two ports are on different sides of the island.

The service is strongly seasonal. In summer there can be an almost daily fast connection and a handful of weekly sailings across all operators, while in winter frequency drops to just a few a week. Weather cancellations are also more common outside the high season.

Book ahead for July and August, when demand for the eastern Aegean and Dodecanese peaks and the fast catamarans fill quickly. Timetables are reset each season, so confirm the current schedule before you travel rather than relying on last year's times.

Fares start from around €13.10. Prices vary by operator, season, cabin and whether you take a vehicle.

Served by Dodekanisos Seaways.

Sailings operate on selected days, and frequency can change between the summer and winter seasons. The timetable above shows the latest published departures — confirm with the operator for off-season dates.

Most ferry operators allow pets on this route, usually in a carrier, on deck or in designated pet areas or cabins, and registered assistance dogs travel free. Rules and any fees vary by operator and vessel — check with Dodekanisos Seaways, so declare your pet when booking.

Foot passengers can normally bring their own luggage aboard at no extra charge, with racks or a luggage area near the entrance, and there is usually no airline-style weight limit. Oversized or excess items may carry a fee, so check with the operator if you are travelling with bulky baggage.

The timetable on this page shows the latest published sailings for this route. Always confirm with the operator before travelling, as schedules change seasonally.