Ferries to Patmos: Route Map
Your journey into the northern Dodecanese drops you directly at the deep-water harbor of Skala after a 160-nautical-mile voyage from Athens. Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways are the largest operators moving tens of thousands of pilgrims and tourists here annually. These ships provide the heavy vehicle decks needed to explore the island before continuing your trip south to Leros or north to Samos.
Getting to Patmos from Greece
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Ferries to Patmos: Route Map
Patmos is part of the Dodecanese complex. In 2026, maritime access is provided by Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, and SeaJets. There is no airport on the island, making ferries the exclusive means of transport.
Skala is the main port of Patmos. It is well-connected to nearby islands with international airports, such as Kos and Samos, for travelers coming from abroad.
| Departure Port | Arrival Port | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Piraeus (Athens) | Patmos | 7 to 10 hours. Overnight ferries with cabin options are the standard. |
| Kos | Patmos | 2 to 3.5 hours. Daily high-speed catamarans and conventional ferries. |
| Samos (Pythagorio) | Patmos | 1.5 to 3 hours. Direct links available during the peak summer season. |
| Rhodes | Patmos | 4.5 to 9 hours. Part of the main Dodecanese line service. |
- Vessel Capacity: Blue Star Ferries operate large ships with full vehicle decks. Dodekanisos Seaways uses smaller high-speed catamarans with limited car capacity.
- Alternative Hubs: Due to the long duration from Athens, many travelers fly to Kos or Leros and take a shorter ferry to Patmos.
- Inter-Island Links: Patmos is a gateway for smaller neighboring islands like Lipsi, Arkoi, and Agathonisi.
