Ferry from Pythagorio (Samos) to Arki
1h 50m to 2h 25m · from €7.58 · 2 operators
Pythagorio to Arki at a glance
Ferries from Pythagorio (Samos) to Arki are scheduled 9 times over the next 14 days, most days. The earliest departure in that window is 12:30 and the latest is 13:00. The crossing takes between 1h 50m and 2h 25m, depending on the vessel. In the next fortnight the route is served by 2 operators: Leros Seaways and SAOS Ferries. Published fares start from €7.58 on a conventional ferry and from €15.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 2 March 2027. The sailing days are not the same from one week to the next during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 2 December 2026; the rest of the winter timetable is not out yet, and sailings are published again from 2 March 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €7.58 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel, sailing again from 2 March 2027 | €15.00 | Book now |
| Economy Lounge / Deck | €7.58 | 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 2 December 2026. The rest of the winter timetable has not been announced yet, so nothing is listed from 3 December 2026 to 1 March 2027. Sailings are published again from 2 March 2027, as far as 27 September 2027.
Pythagorio to Arki through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in June (about one a day).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
Tap a month to see how it ran
Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | 5 | 4 of 30 | about once a week |
| December 2025 | 7 | 7 of 31 | about twice a week |
| January 2026 | 22 | 15 of 31 | most days |
| February 2026 | 19 | 14 of 28 | most days |
| March 2026 | 34 | 22 of 31 | about one a day |
| April 2026 | 26 | 20 of 30 | about one a day |
| May 2026 | 32 | 22 of 31 | about one a day |
| June 2026 | 35 | 25 of 30 | about one a day |
| July 2026 | 32 | 24 of 31 | about one a day |
| August 2026 | 33 | 25 of 31 | about one a day |
| September 2026 | 20 | 16 of 30 | most days |
| October 2026 | 30 | 26 of 31 | about one a day |
November 2025 · this month, a year ago
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January 2026 · this month, a year ago
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
February 2026 · this month, a year ago
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
March 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Pride)
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
April 2026 · this month, a year ago
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Pride)
May 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Pride)
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
June 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Pride)
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
July 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Pride)
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
August 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Pride)
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
September 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Pride)
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
October 2026 · this month, a year ago
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
These are the sailings we recorded on this route from November 2025 to October 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.
Pythagorio to Arki Route Map
Pythagorio to Arki is served by Dodekanisos Seaways on the fast Dodekanisos Pride and by SAOS Ferries on the Saonisos. Direct, it is just over an hour; with calls at other islands en route it can stretch to nearly two and a half. Arki is one of the smallest scheduled stops in the Dodecanese, and the ships tie up briefly before moving on.
Arki is a tiny island north of Patmos with a very small permanent population and no development to speak of. There is a harbour, a few tavernas and a scattering of houses, and that is broadly it. People come for the quiet, the swimming and the sense of being genuinely off the main circuit.
Sailings run most days in season, with fares starting around €7.58, though the small-island calls are the first to be dropped in bad weather. The current timetable and prices are shown below. Patmos and Lipsi are the nearest islands with more in the way of accommodation and services, and both are a short hop away.
Weekly Pythagorio to Arki Ferry Schedule
What each ferry company has published from 14 November 2026 to 2 December 2026, where the published timetable ends: the days it sails and its departure times from Pythagorio.
Leros Seaways
Book Leros Seaways tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 12:30 |
Different on these dates:
- Sat 14 November: 12:30 only.
Timetable published to 2 December 2026.
SAOS Ferries
Book SAOS Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 13:00 |
Timetable published to 22 November 2026.
Sailings already published, month by month
The operators have published sailings on this route from 14 November 2026 to 27 September 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.
- November 2026: sails on 9 of the 17 days from 14 November, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 12:30, latest 13:00. Fastest crossing 1h 50m. Conventional ferries: SAOS Ferries. Local boats: Leros Seaways.
- December 2026: sails on 2 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 12:30. Fastest crossing 1h 50m. Local boats: Leros Seaways.
- March 2027: sails on 9 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 08:15. Fastest crossing 1h 10m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- April 2027: sails on 8 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 08:15. Fastest crossing 1h 10m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- May 2027: sails on 10 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 08:15. Fastest crossing 1h 10m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- June 2027: sails on 8 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 08:15. Fastest crossing 1h 10m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- July 2027: sails on 9 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 08:15. Fastest crossing 1h 10m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- August 2027: sails on 9 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 08:15. Fastest crossing 1h 10m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- September 2027: sails on 8 of the 27 days to 27 September, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 08:15. Fastest crossing 1h 10m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
Pythagorio to Arki Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €7.58 on a conventional ferry and from €15.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 2 March 2027. 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 | €7.58 | SAOS Ferries | Saonisos |
| High-speed vessel, sailing again from 2 March 2027 | €15.00 | Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride |
Ticket classes by operator
Prices for a single adult or vehicle, one way: the cheapest fare on sale for each ticket type, from the operators’ booking systems or published price lists. Fares change, so check the price when you book.
SAOS Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Lounge / Deck | passenger | €7.58 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Hiring a car
Can you rent a car in Pythagorio?
Yes, several agencies have offices right in Pythagorio, and more are based just 3km away at Samos airport on the same south coast, about a 10-minute taxi ride apart. A car is worth having to reach the north coast and inland villages, since bus coverage on Samos is limited outside the main towns. Compare local prices at Discover Cars.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Pythagorio to Arki between 14 November 2026 and 27 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 November Book for Sat 14 November | 12:30 | 14:20 | 1h 50m | Leros Express | Leros Seaways |
| Sun 15 November Book for Sun 15 November | 13:00 | 15:25 | 2h 25m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Mon 16 November Book for Mon 16 November | 13:00 | 15:25 | 2h 25m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Tue 17 November Book for Tue 17 November | 12:30 | 14:20 | 1h 50m | Leros Express | Leros Seaways |
| Wed 18 November Book for Wed 18 November | 12:30 | 14:20 | 1h 50m | Leros Express | Leros Seaways |
| Fri 20 November Book for Fri 20 November | 13:00 | 15:25 | 2h 25m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Sun 22 November Book for Sun 22 November | 13:00 | 15:25 | 2h 25m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Tue 24 November Book for Tue 24 November | 12:30 | 14:20 | 1h 50m | Leros Express | Leros Seaways |
| Wed 25 November Book for Wed 25 November | 12:30 | 14:20 | 1h 50m | Leros Express | Leros Seaways |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Pythagorio to Arki?
Ferries from Pythagorio (Samos) to Arki are scheduled 9 times over the next 14 days, most days. In that fortnight the sailing days are not the same from one week to the next. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 2 December 2026, and the rest of the winter timetable has not been announced yet. Sailings are published again from 2 March 2027, as far as 27 September 2027.
Are there ferries from Pythagorio to Arki today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Pythagorio (Samos) to Arki today. Departure time: 12:30.
How many ferries run from Pythagorio to Arki this week?
6 sailings from Pythagorio (Samos) to Arki are scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day on the days it runs. The busiest days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday.
What time is the first ferry from Pythagorio to Arki?
The first ferry from Pythagorio (Samos) to Arki leaves at 12:30 and the last at 13:00.
How long is the ferry from Pythagorio to Arki?
The fastest crossing from Pythagorio (Samos) to Arki takes 1h 50m and the slowest 2h 25m. On this route conventional ferries take 2h 25m and local boats take 1h 50m.
How much does the Pythagorio to Arki ferry cost?
Published fares for the Pythagorio (Samos) to Arki ferry start from €7.58 on a conventional ferry and from €15.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 2 March 2027. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Pythagorio to Arki route?
In the next fortnight the Pythagorio (Samos) to Arki route is served by Leros Seaways and SAOS Ferries. In the next 14 days crossings run on conventional ferries and local boats; high-speed sailings are published again from 2 March 2027.
Tips for the Pythagorio to Arki ferry
- If you are connecting to another ferry on the same day, check whether both depart from the same area of the port to gauge how much walking time you need.
- Stray cats are a common sight at Greek ports and on ferries – they are generally harmless but avoid feeding them as it encourages large numbers to gather.
- Duty-free shopping is not available on domestic Greek ferry routes; what you see in the onboard shop is ordinary retail pricing.
- Toilets at smaller island ports can be limited and poorly maintained; use facilities at your hotel or a cafe before heading to the port.
- Some operators offer loyalty discounts for repeat bookings – if you travel regularly in Greece, it is worth registering an account with the major companies.
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