Ferry from Leros (Lakki) to Patmos (Skala)
55m to 1h 25m · from €6.00 · 2 operators
Leros to Patmos at a glance
Ferries from Leros (Lakki) to Patmos (Skala) are scheduled 11 times over the next 14 days, roughly 6 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 00:30 and the latest is 23:00. The crossing takes between 55m and 1h 25m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Blue Star Ferries and Superfast Ferries. Published fares start from €6.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 29 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €6.50 | Book now |
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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 29 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Leros to Patmos Route Map
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. 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
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €6.50 on a conventional ferry. 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 | €6.50 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos |
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.
| Operator | Vessel | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Season | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 00:30 | 01:55 | 1h 25m | €6.50 | now to 2026-10-29 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Diagoras conventional | 18:00 | 19:15 | 1h 15m | €11.00 | now to 2026-08-24 | Book the Diagoras sailing | |
| Superfast Ferries | Lefka Ori conventional | 22:00 | 23:10 | 1h 10m | now to 2026-09-14 | Book the Lefka Ori sailing | ||
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 2 conventional | 22:45 | 23:45 | 1h | €11.00 | 2026-09-08 to 2026-10-27 | Book the Blue Star 2 sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 2 conventional | 23:00 | 23:55 | 55m | €11.00 | 2026-09-13 to 2026-10-25 | Book the Blue Star 2 sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 2 conventional | 23:00 | 23:55 | 55m | €11.00 | now to 2026-10-29 | Book the Blue Star 2 sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 2 conventional | 23:00 | 23:55 | 55m | €11.00 | now to 2026-09-01 | Book the Blue Star 2 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 Leros to Patmos between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2026-08-24 | 18:00 | 19:15 | 1h 15m | Diagoras | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 2026-08-24 | 22:00 | 23:10 | 1h 10m | Lefka Ori | Superfast Ferries |
| Tue 2026-08-25 | 23:00 | 23:55 | 55m | Blue Star 2 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-08-27 | 00:30 | 01:55 | 1h 25m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-08-27 | 23:00 | 23:55 | 55m | Blue Star 2 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sun 2026-08-30 | 23:00 | 23:55 | 55m | Blue Star 2 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 2026-08-31 | 22:00 | 23:10 | 1h 10m | Lefka Ori | Superfast Ferries |
| Tue 2026-09-01 | 23:00 | 23:55 | 55m | Blue Star 2 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-09-03 | 00:30 | 01:55 | 1h 25m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-09-03 | 23:00 | 23:55 | 55m | Blue Star 2 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sun 2026-09-06 | 23:00 | 23:55 | 55m | Blue Star 2 | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Leros to Patmos?
Ferries from Leros (Lakki) to Patmos (Skala) are scheduled 11 times over the next 14 days, roughly 6 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 29 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Leros to Patmos today?
Yes, there are 2 sailings from Leros (Lakki) to Patmos (Skala) today. Departure times: 18:00 and 22:00.
How many ferries run from Leros to Patmos this week?
6 sailings from Leros (Lakki) to Patmos (Skala) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 2 a day on the days it runs. The busiest day is Thursdays.
What time is the first ferry from Leros to Patmos?
On a day with a service the first ferry from Leros (Lakki) to Patmos (Skala) usually leaves at 23:00. Across the published schedule departure times range from 00:30 to 23:00.
How long is the ferry from Leros to Patmos?
The fastest crossing from Leros (Lakki) to Patmos (Skala) takes 55m and the slowest 1h 25m. Typical crossing times by operator: Blue Star Ferries 55m to 1h 25m and Superfast Ferries 1h 10m.
How much does the Leros to Patmos ferry cost?
Published fares for the Leros (Lakki) to Patmos (Skala) ferry start from €6.50 on a conventional ferry. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Leros to Patmos route?
The Leros (Lakki) to Patmos (Skala) route is served by Blue Star Ferries and Superfast Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
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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