Ferry from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Patmos (Skala)
2h 20m to 5h 10m · from €12.00 · 2 operators
Nisyros to Patmos at a glance
Ferries from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Patmos (Skala) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 10:40 and the latest is 21:00. The crossing takes between 2h 20m and 5h 10m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways. Published fares start from €18.00 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Thursday and Friday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 22 July 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €18.00 | 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 22 July 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Nisyros to Patmos Route Map
Nisyros to Patmos takes about two and a half hours on the fast catamaran and up to five on the conventional ferry, depending on the calls made along the way. Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways cover the route with Blue Star Patmos and Dodekanisos Express. The catamaran is the quicker option, the conventional ship the one that takes vehicles.
Ferries dock at Skala, the port of Patmos, with the fortified Monastery of St John standing on the Chora hill above the town. The island draws pilgrims to the monastery and to the Cave of the Apocalypse, where St John is said to have written the Book of Revelation. UNESCO listing has kept the place notably low-key, with quiet beaches and no high-rise development.
Sailings run a couple of times a week rather than daily. Current departure times and fares are shown in the timetable below, with fares starting around €12. Patmos connects onward to Lipsi, Leros, Samos and Piraeus, so it makes a useful base for the northern Dodecanese.
Nisyros to Patmos Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €18.00 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 | €18.00 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos |
Weekly Nisyros 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 Express high-speed | 10:40 | 13:00 | 2h 20m | 2026-09-03 to 2027-07-01 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | ||
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 10:40 | 13:00 | 2h 20m | 2026-10-27 to 2026-10-27 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | ||
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 10:40 | 13:10 | 2h 30m | 2027-07-08 to 2027-07-22 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | ||
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 20:10 | 00:55 | 4h 45m | €18.00 | 2026-09-04 to 2026-09-25 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 21:00 | 02:10 | 5h 10m | €18.00 | 2026-08-21 to 2026-08-28 | 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 Nisyros to Patmos between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 2026-08-27 | 10:40 | 13:10 | 2h 30m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Fri 2026-08-28 | 21:00 | 02:10 | 5h 10m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-09-03 | 10:40 | 13:00 | 2h 20m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Fri 2026-09-04 | 20:10 | 00:55 | 4h 45m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Nisyros to Patmos?
Ferries from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Patmos (Skala) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Thursday and Friday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 22 July 2027, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Nisyros to Patmos today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Patmos (Skala) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 27 August 2026, at 10:40. Departures fall on Thursday and Friday.
How many ferries run from Nisyros to Patmos this week?
2 sailings from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Patmos (Skala) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Nisyros to Patmos?
Scheduled departures from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Patmos (Skala) leave at 10:40, 20:10 and 21:00.
How long is the ferry from Nisyros to Patmos?
The fastest crossing from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Patmos (Skala) takes 2h 20m and the slowest 5h 10m. On this route conventional ferries take 4h 45m to 5h 10m and high-speed vessels take 2h 20m to 2h 30m.
How much does the Nisyros to Patmos ferry cost?
Published fares for the Nisyros (Mandraki) to Patmos (Skala) ferry start from €18.00 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 Nisyros to Patmos route?
The Nisyros (Mandraki) 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 Nisyros to Patmos ferry
- Off-peak routes to smaller Dodecanese or northern Aegean islands rarely require advance booking outside of summer – but always confirm seasonal schedules first.
- 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.
- 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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