Ferry from Leros (Lakki) to Patmos (Skala)

Leros to Patmos is one of the easy hops of the northern Dodecanese, taking roughly an hour to an hour and a half depending on the ship. Blue Star Ferries and Superfast Ferries both work it, using conventional ferries including Blue Star 2, Blue Star Patmos, Diagoras and Lefka Ori. It is short enough to spend on deck watching the islands go by.

Ferries dock at Skala, the port town of Patmos, with the fortified Monastery of St John crowning the Chora hill directly above. The island is a place of pilgrimage as much as a holiday destination, drawing visitors to the monastery and the Cave of the Apocalypse where St John is said to have written the Book of Revelation. Its UNESCO listing has kept development unusually restrained for an island of its size.

This is a well-served route, with sailings most days in season and sometimes more than once a day. Current departure times and fares are shown in the timetable below, with fares starting around €6.50. Patmos also connects on to Lipsi, Samos and Piraeus, so it works well as a stepping stone rather than an end point.

Leros to Patmos Ferry Fares

Weekly Leros to Patmos Ferry Schedule

The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.

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 Leros to Patmos between 24 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Leros to Patmos ferry

• The meltemi blows from the north-north-west; routes that run east–west are more exposed than those running north–south along a chain of islands.
• Gather your belongings and move towards the appropriate exit before the vessel docks rather than scrambling at the last minute.
• 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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