Agia Marina Leros To Kalymnos Ferry
🚢 Agia Marina → Kalymnos — this week
14 sailings over the next 7 days · usually 3/day
Tomorrow (Fri 7 Aug): 3 ferries — first at 11:35
Agia Marina to Kalymnos Ferry
Agia Marina to Kalymnos -- At a Glance
- Season: Sailings are scheduled into the winter, with timetables published through 7 November 2026.
- Frequency: Typically 1 ferry per day in winter, increasing to 2-3 ferries per day in summer.
- Sailing days: Ferries run most days of the week.
- Journey time: 40 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes.
- Operators: Dodekanisos Seaways, SAOS Ferries.
- Book tickets: Check prices at Ferryscanner
Agia Marina is the main harbour on Leros, a working port on the island's east coast that sits close to the town rather than out on a remote headland, so you're rarely far from a café or taverna while you wait to board. From here it's a short hop south to Kalymnos, one of the most regularly sailed crossings in this part of the Dodecanese. The channel between the two islands is largely sheltered by the surrounding coastline, so the crossing tends to stay calmer than routes that run further out into open water, though it's always worth a glance at the forecast if the wind is up.
Because several operators cover this pair, the timetable is a genuine mix of boat types: fast catamarans that get you across quickly, and slower conventional ferries that call at other ports along the way, which suits travellers weighing up onward connections rather than a straight there-and-back. Sailings are busiest through the summer months, when the route works almost like a shuttle with departures spread across the day; outside high season the service eases back but continues to run, with operators filing their timetables in stages rather than all at once. Check the schedule box above and the month-by-month table below for the current picture.
Monthly Schedule Overview
Here is a month-by-month overview of ferry service from Agia Marina to Kalymnos:
| Month | Available | Avg. Ferries/Day |
|---|---|---|
| January | Not yet published | – |
| February | Not yet published | – |
| March | Not yet published | – |
| April | Not yet published | – |
| May | Not yet published | – |
| June | Not yet published | – |
| July | Yes | 2.8 (1–4) |
| August | Yes | 2.4 (1–3) |
| September | Yes | 1.8 (1–3) |
| October | Yes | 1.7 (1–2) |
| November | Yes | 1.3 (1–2) |
| December | Not yet published | – |
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Agia Marina to Kalymnos — next 14 days
Actual sailing dates and departure times for the next two weeks (last updated 2026-08-06):
| Date | Sailings | Departure times |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 7 Aug | 3 | 11:35, 14:40, 18:00 |
| Sat 8 Aug | 2 | 10:45, 13:30 |
| Sun 9 Aug | 3 | 11:35, 13:30, 18:00 |
| Mon 10 Aug | 3 | 10:45, 13:35, 18:45 |
| Tue 11 Aug | 2 | 14:40, 18:00 |
| Wed 12 Aug | 1 | 13:30 |
| Fri 14 Aug | 3 | 11:35, 14:40, 18:00 |
| Sat 15 Aug | 2 | 10:45, 13:30 |
| Sun 16 Aug | 3 | 11:35, 13:30, 18:00 |
| Mon 17 Aug | 3 | 10:45, 13:35, 18:00 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 2 | 14:40, 18:00 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 1 | 13:30 |
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Ferry Companies
The Agia Marina–Kalymnos route is served by 2 companies:
- Dodekanisos Seaways – approximately 40 minutes
- SAOS Ferries – approximately 1 hour 40 minutes
Tips for the Agia Marina–Kalymnos Ferry
- Boarding order on most ferries is: vehicles first, then foot passengers – foot passengers are usually called to board 15–20 minutes before departure.
- Save your e-ticket to your phone's offline storage or take a screenshot before you reach the port, as mobile data can be patchy at the quayside.
- The return trip on a day-trip short hop is usually the most crowded – the late afternoon ferry from a popular beach island fills fast in summer.
- In Kalymnos, world-class rock climbing routes in the island's limestone cliffs have made it a magnet for climbers from across Europe, while the sheltered pebbly beach of Vlychadia and other coastal spots offer superb swimming. The island also has a deep tradition as a sponge-diving centre, which still shapes its culture today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Agia Marina to Kalymnos?
Typically 1 ferry per day in winter, increasing to 2-3 ferries per day in summer. Service runs year-round.
How many ferries run from Agia Marina to Kalymnos this week?
Around 14 sailings over the next 7 days (typically 3 per day).
What time is the first ferry from Agia Marina to Kalymnos?
The first departure is usually 11:35.
How long is the ferry from Agia Marina to Kalymnos?
The fastest crossing takes approximately 40 minutes, while the slowest takes around 4 hours 30 minutes. Journey times depend on the ferry type and company.
Which ferry companies operate the Agia Marina–Kalymnos route?
The route is served by Dodekanisos Seaways, SAOS Ferries.
Can you rent a car on Leros?
Yes. Leros is elongated and hilly, and while a limited bus service links Agia Marina with Platanos, Lakki and Alinda a few times a day, most visitors find a car or scooter easier for reaching Xirokambos beach or Partheni in the north. Rental offices operate in Agia Marina and Lakki, both ferry ports; the main road linking them is paved and easy to drive. Check rates at Discover Cars.