Ferry from Patmos (Skala) to Lipsi
20m to 1h 30m · from €5.00 · 5 operators
Patmos to Lipsi at a glance
Ferries from Patmos (Skala) to Lipsi are scheduled 33 times over the next 14 days, about 2 a day. The earliest departure in that window is 00:40 and the latest is 22:45. The crossing takes between 20m and 1h 30m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 5 operators: Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, Leros Seaways, Patmos Star Shipping Company and SAOS Ferries. Published fares start from €5.00 on a conventional ferry and from €18.00 on a high-speed vessel. There are sailings on all seven days during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 30 July 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €5.00 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel | €18.00 | 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 30 July 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Patmos to Lipsi Route Map
Patmos to Lipsi is the easiest hop in the northern Dodecanese, twenty minutes or so on the fast boats and up to an hour and a half on the conventional ferries. Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, SAOS Ferries and the local Patmos Star all cover it. With sailings spread through the day it works well as a day trip in either direction.
Lipsi is a small, low key island between Patmos and Leros, popular with Greek and Italian summer visitors and quiet the rest of the year. The ferry docks in the middle of the main village, so you step off the boat straight into town. Beaches such as Platys Gialos are a short ride away, and the church of Agios Ioannis Theologos in the village holds the Panagia tou Harou icon.
There are usually several sailings a day in season, dropping to a handful a week in winter. The current timetable and fares are shown in the table below, starting around five euros. Lipsi also connects onward to Leros, Arki and Agathonissi on the same local services.
Patmos to Lipsi Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €5.00 on a conventional ferry and from €18.00 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 | €5.00 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos |
| High-speed vessel | €18.00 | Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express |
Weekly Patmos to Lipsi 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 | 00:40 | 01:10 | 30m | €5.00 | now to 2026-09-09 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Patmos Star Shipping Company | Patmos Star conventional | 09:00 | 10:30 | 1h 30m | now to 2026-10-26 | Book the Patmos Star sailing | ||
| Patmos Star Shipping Company | Patmos Star conventional | 09:00 | 09:50 | 50m | now to 2026-10-30 | Book the Patmos Star sailing | ||
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 09:55 | 10:15 | 20m | €18.00 | 2026-09-28 to 2026-10-19 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 09:55 | 10:15 | 20m | €18.00 | now to 2026-10-24 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 10:45 | 11:05 | 20m | €18.00 | now to 2026-10-25 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 10:45 | 11:05 | 20m | €18.00 | now to 2026-10-23 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 12:30 | 13:55 | 1h 25m | €18.00 | 2026-10-28 to 2027-05-05 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 12:30 | 13:35 | 1h 05m | €18.00 | 2026-10-30 to 2026-11-06 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 12:30 | 13:55 | 1h 25m | €18.00 | 2026-11-04 to 2026-11-04 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 12:30 | 13:55 | 1h 25m | €18.00 | 2026-11-13 to 2027-05-07 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 12:30 | 13:55 | 1h 25m | €18.00 | 2026-11-14 to 2027-04-10 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 12:40 | 13:00 | 20m | €18.00 | 2026-11-09 to 2026-11-09 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 12:40 | 13:00 | 20m | €18.00 | 2026-11-16 to 2027-03-29 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 12:45 | 13:05 | 20m | €18.00 | 2027-04-05 to 2027-07-26 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 12:45 | 14:10 | 1h 25m | €18.00 | 2027-05-11 to 2027-07-27 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 12:45 | 14:10 | 1h 25m | €18.00 | 2027-05-14 to 2027-07-30 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 12:45 | 14:10 | 1h 25m | €18.00 | 2026-10-14 to 2026-10-21 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 12:45 | 13:05 | 20m | €18.00 | 2026-11-02 to 2026-11-02 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Leros Seaways | Leros Express local boat | 15:10 | 15:45 | 35m | now to 2026-08-27 | Book the Leros Express sailing | ||
| Leros Seaways | Leros Express local boat | 15:10 | 15:45 | 35m | now to 2026-08-29 | Book the Leros Express sailing | ||
| SAOS Ferries | Saonisos conventional | 16:20 | 17:00 | 40m | 2026-08-25 to 2026-08-30 | Book the Saonisos sailing | ||
| SAOS Ferries | Saonisos conventional | 16:50 | 17:30 | 40m | 2026-08-31 to 2026-09-13 | Book the Saonisos sailing | ||
| SAOS Ferries | Saonisos conventional | 17:05 | 17:45 | 40m | 2026-08-24 to 2026-08-24 | Book the Saonisos sailing | ||
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 22:05 | 22:35 | 30m | €5.00 | 2026-08-20 to 2026-08-27 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 22:40 | 23:10 | 30m | €5.00 | 2026-09-15 to 2026-10-27 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 22:45 | 23:10 | 25m | €5.00 | 2026-09-03 to 2026-09-24 | 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 Patmos to Lipsi between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2026-08-24 | 09:00 | 10:30 | 1h 30m | Patmos Star | Patmos Star Shipping Company |
| Mon 2026-08-24 | 09:55 | 10:15 | 20m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Mon 2026-08-24 | 12:45 | 13:05 | 20m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Mon 2026-08-24 | 17:05 | 17:45 | 40m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Tue 2026-08-25 | 12:45 | 14:10 | 1h 25m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Tue 2026-08-25 | 16:20 | 17:00 | 40m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Wed 2026-08-26 | 00:40 | 01:10 | 30m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 2026-08-26 | 09:00 | 09:50 | 50m | Patmos Star | Patmos Star Shipping Company |
| Thu 2026-08-27 | 15:10 | 15:45 | 35m | Leros Express | Leros Seaways |
| Thu 2026-08-27 | 22:05 | 22:35 | 30m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Fri 2026-08-28 | 09:00 | 09:50 | 50m | Patmos Star | Patmos Star Shipping Company |
| Fri 2026-08-28 | 10:45 | 11:05 | 20m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Fri 2026-08-28 | 12:45 | 14:10 | 1h 25m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Fri 2026-08-28 | 16:20 | 17:00 | 40m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Sat 2026-08-29 | 09:55 | 10:15 | 20m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Sat 2026-08-29 | 15:10 | 15:45 | 35m | Leros Express | Leros Seaways |
| Sun 2026-08-30 | 10:45 | 11:05 | 20m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Sun 2026-08-30 | 16:20 | 17:00 | 40m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Mon 2026-08-31 | 09:00 | 10:30 | 1h 30m | Patmos Star | Patmos Star Shipping Company |
| Mon 2026-08-31 | 09:55 | 10:15 | 20m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Mon 2026-08-31 | 12:45 | 13:05 | 20m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Mon 2026-08-31 | 16:50 | 17:30 | 40m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Tue 2026-09-01 | 12:45 | 14:10 | 1h 25m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Wed 2026-09-02 | 00:40 | 01:10 | 30m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 2026-09-02 | 09:00 | 09:50 | 50m | Patmos Star | Patmos Star Shipping Company |
| Thu 2026-09-03 | 22:45 | 23:10 | 25m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Fri 2026-09-04 | 09:00 | 09:50 | 50m | Patmos Star | Patmos Star Shipping Company |
| Fri 2026-09-04 | 10:45 | 11:05 | 20m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Fri 2026-09-04 | 12:45 | 14:10 | 1h 25m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Fri 2026-09-04 | 16:50 | 17:30 | 40m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Sat 2026-09-05 | 09:55 | 10:15 | 20m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Sun 2026-09-06 | 10:45 | 11:05 | 20m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Sun 2026-09-06 | 16:50 | 17:30 | 40m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Patmos to Lipsi?
Ferries from Patmos (Skala) to Lipsi are scheduled 33 times over the next 14 days, about 2 a day. In that fortnight there are departures on all seven days. Sailings are published in every month of the year.
Are there ferries from Patmos to Lipsi today?
Yes, there are 4 sailings from Patmos (Skala) to Lipsi today. Departure times: 09:00, 09:55, 12:45 and 17:05.
How many ferries run from Patmos to Lipsi this week?
18 sailings from Patmos (Skala) to Lipsi are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 3 a day on the days it runs. The busiest days are Mondays and Fridays.
What time is the first ferry from Patmos to Lipsi?
On a day with a service the first ferry from Patmos (Skala) to Lipsi usually leaves at 09:55. Across the published schedule departure times range from 00:40 to 22:45.
How long is the ferry from Patmos to Lipsi?
The fastest crossing from Patmos (Skala) to Lipsi takes 20m and the slowest 1h 30m. On this route conventional ferries take 25m to 1h 30m, high-speed vessels take 20m to 1h 25m and local boats take 35m.
How much does the Patmos to Lipsi ferry cost?
Published fares for the Patmos (Skala) to Lipsi ferry start from €5.00 on a conventional ferry and from €18.00 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 Patmos to Lipsi route?
The Patmos (Skala) to Lipsi route is served by Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, Leros Seaways, Patmos Star Shipping Company and SAOS Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries, high-speed vessels and local boats.
Tips for the Patmos to Lipsi ferry
- A 40-litre backpack is the ideal size for island-hopping: large enough for two weeks' clothing, small enough to carry without difficulty.
- Non-EU passengers should ensure their passport has sufficient remaining validity; crew do occasionally check at embarkation.
- Winds above Force 8 will cancel almost all Greek ferry services; in summer these conditions are very unusual but not impossible, especially with deep Mediterranean lows.
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