Ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Patmos (Skala)

Blue Star Ferries and Superfast link Piraeus with Patmos using the Blue Star 2, Blue Star Patmos and Lefka Ori. Sailing times run from around seven and a half hours on the more direct crossings to twelve when the ship works through the Cyclades on the way. Most departures are overnight, and cabins are worth booking.

Ferries dock at Skala, the port town, with the Chora on the hill above and the fortified Monastery of St John the Theologian crowning it. Patmos is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the monastery and the Cave of the Apocalypse are the reason many people come. The island has been protected from heavy development, so it stays low-key, with quiet beaches and a mix of pilgrims and unhurried travellers.

Sailings run several times a week through the year and more often in summer, with fares starting around €44. Check the table below for current departures and prices. Patmos connects onward to Lipsi, Leros, Kalymnos and Kos, and to Samos and Ikaria to the north.

Piraeus to Patmos Ferry Fares

Weekly Piraeus 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.

Can you rent a car in Piraeus?

Yes, several agencies meet passengers directly at the ferry gates (E1 to E12), so there is no need to arrange transport into central Athens first. It suits travellers continuing on to the mainland rather than islanders, since central Athens is only 20 minutes away and has good metro and bus links. Compare local suppliers at Discover Cars.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Piraeus to Patmos between 24 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Piraeus to Patmos ferry

• Piraeus port is large, with departure gates E1 to E10 spread along the waterfront – allow extra time to find yours, as it can be a 15–20 minute walk from the metro station, and check the gate number printed on your ticket.
• Ferries to the Saronic islands – Aegina, Hydra and the nearby islands – depart from Gate E8, while Cyclades sailings (Mykonos, Santorini, Paros, Naxos) leave from gates in the E6–E10 range, so double-check your specific gate on arrival.
• Take Metro Line 1 or Line 3 to Piraeus station, then use the free shuttle bus that circulates around the port roughly every 10–15 minutes, linking the metro to all gates – useful if your ferry departs from a distant terminal such as E2 or E3.
• There is no parking inside the port itself, so if you are driving, use one of the private car parks nearby rather than looking for a space at the gate; ticket booths at each gate can print e-tickets if you have not already.
• 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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