Ferry from Fourni to Patmos (Skala)
1h 20m to 2h 30m · from €13.00 · 2 operators
Fourni to Patmos at a glance
Ferries from Fourni to Patmos (Skala) are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, roughly 3 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 09:20 and the latest is 20:20. The crossing takes between 1h 20m and 2h 30m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways. Published fares start from €13.00 on a conventional ferry and from €19.00 on a high-speed vessel. There are sailings on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 25 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €13.00 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel | €19.00 | Book now |
Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 25 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Fourni to Patmos Route Map
Fourni to Patmos runs on both fast and conventional boats, taking from under an hour and a half on the Dodekanisos Seaways catamaran Dodekanisos Pride to around two and a half hours on Blue Star Ferries' Blue Star Patmos or Diagoras. The catamaran is quicker but more likely to be affected by strong winds. Fares start around €13.
Ferries dock at Skala, the main port of Patmos, with the hilltop Chora and the fortified Monastery of St John looking down from above. The island is a place of pilgrimage as much as a holiday destination, with the Cave of the Apocalypse on the road up to Chora. Its UNESCO listing has kept development in check, so the island stays quieter than its size and profile would suggest.
Sailings run three or four times a week across the operators. The current timetable and fares are listed below. Patmos is a good hub for the northern Dodecanese, with regular links to Lipsi, Leros and Kalymnos.
Fourni to Patmos Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €13.00 on a conventional ferry and from €19.00 on a high-speed vessel. A high-speed crossing and a conventional one are different products at different prices, so they are listed separately rather than reduced to a single figure.
| Vessel class | From | Operator | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional ferry | €13.00 | Blue Star Ferries | Diagoras |
| High-speed vessel | €19.00 | Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride |
Weekly Fourni to Patmos Ferry Schedule
The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.
| Operator | Vessel | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Season | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 09:20 | 10:40 | 1h 20m | €19.00 | now to 2026-10-23 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 09:20 | 10:40 | 1h 20m | €19.00 | now to 2026-10-25 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Diagoras conventional | 16:35 | 19:05 | 2h 30m | €13.00 | now to 2026-08-26 | Book the Diagoras sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 20:20 | 21:45 | 1h 25m | €13.00 | 2026-08-20 to 2026-08-27 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing |
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Hiring a car
Do you need a car in Patmos?
Not essential, but useful if you want to reach quieter beaches beyond Chora and Grikos at your own pace. Rental desks sit right at Skala port, and buses from the same stop run to Chora, Grikos and Kambos around six times a day, with taxis filling the gaps. Roads are well maintained and quiet, so driving is easy. Compare suppliers at Discover Cars.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Fourni to Patmos between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 2026-08-26 | 16:35 | 19:05 | 2h 30m | Diagoras | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-08-27 | 20:20 | 21:45 | 1h 25m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Fri 2026-08-28 | 09:20 | 10:40 | 1h 20m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Sun 2026-08-30 | 09:20 | 10:40 | 1h 20m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Fri 2026-09-04 | 09:20 | 10:40 | 1h 20m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Sun 2026-09-06 | 09:20 | 10:40 | 1h 20m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Fourni to Patmos?
Ferries from Fourni to Patmos (Skala) are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, roughly 3 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 25 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Fourni to Patmos today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Fourni to Patmos (Skala) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 26 August 2026, at 16:35. Departures fall on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
How many ferries run from Fourni to Patmos this week?
4 sailings from Fourni to Patmos (Skala) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs. The busiest days are Fridays and Sundays.
What time is the first ferry from Fourni to Patmos?
Scheduled departures from Fourni to Patmos (Skala) leave at 09:20, 16:35 and 20:20.
How long is the ferry from Fourni to Patmos?
The fastest crossing from Fourni to Patmos (Skala) takes 1h 20m and the slowest 2h 30m. On this route conventional ferries take 1h 25m to 2h 30m and high-speed vessels take 1h 20m.
How much does the Fourni to Patmos ferry cost?
Published fares for the Fourni to Patmos (Skala) ferry start from €13.00 on a conventional ferry and from €19.00 on a high-speed vessel. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Fourni to Patmos route?
The Fourni to Patmos (Skala) route is served by Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways. Crossings run on conventional ferries and high-speed vessels.
Tips for the Fourni to Patmos ferry
- In July, the meltemi typically produces its strongest conditions in the open Cyclades, particularly between Mykonos, Paros, and Ios; plan shorter hops in this area.
- Very calm sea conditions – glassy water and no swell – are common in early June and late September. These are the most comfortable times to cross the open Aegean.
- Once you arrive in Patmos, the UNESCO-protected old town of Hora and the imposing Monastery of Saint John the Theologian – built in the 11th century – dominate the hilltop above the port. The Cave of the Apocalypse, where Saint John is said to have written the Book of Revelation, is one of the most important Christian pilgrimage sites in the world.
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