Getting from Alexandroupoli to Kalymnos

If you are heading to Kalymnos from Alexandroupoli you are making your way from the far northeastern corner of Greece to an island in the Dodecanese group, known above all for its sponge diving tradition and its status as one of the premier rock climbing destinations in Europe.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Alexandroupoli to Kalymnos. Alexandroupoli's ferry connections are limited to Samothrace, Lemnos, Agios Efstratios and Lavrio. Getting to Kalymnos by sea means flying to Athens first and then taking the overnight Piraeus to Kalymnos ferry, which runs around 5 times a week and takes around 9 to 11 hours.

Getting there by air

Kalymnos has its own small airport with connections from Athens. Flying from Alexandroupoli to Athens and then Athens to Kalymnos takes around 1 hour in the air. Total travel time door to door is around 4 to 5 hours. Alternatively, fly to Kos and take the short ferry from Mastichari port to Kalymnos, which takes around 30 to 45 minutes and runs frequently throughout the day.

Your best option

Fly from Alexandroupoli to Athens and then fly to Kalymnos or Kos. If you fly to Kos, the Mastichari to Kalymnos ferry is a frequent and effortless connection. If you are traveling with a car, drive from Alexandroupoli to Piraeus and board the overnight Piraeus to Kalymnos ferry, which takes your vehicle and arrives in the morning.