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 €6.30. Patmos also connects on to Lipsi, Samos and Piraeus, so it works well as a stepping stone rather than an end point.

Weekly Leros to Patmos Ferry Schedule

What each ferry company has published for the four weeks from 14 November 2026 to 11 December 2026: the days it sails and its departure times from Leros.

Leros to Patmos Ferry Fares

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 14 November 2026 and 27 November 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Leros to Patmos ferry

• If you want to avoid the worst of the meltemi, book morning departures from exposed Aegean ports in July and August – conditions are typically calmer before midday.
• Disembarkation on large ferries can take 10–20 minutes after docking; do not panic if it seems slow – vehicles disembark first.
• 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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