Ferry from Pythagorio (Samos) to Patmos (Skala)

Pythagorio to Patmos is one of the busier links off the south coast of Samos, run by Dodekanisos Seaways on the fast Dodekanisos Pride and by SAOS Ferries on the conventional Saonisos. The catamaran does it in about an hour and a half, while the slower ship, calling at Agathonisi and Arki along the way, takes up to three hours or so. It is the natural first step from Samos into the Dodecanese.

Boats dock at Skala, Patmos's port, with the Chora and the fortified Monastery of St John on the hill above. The monastery and the Cave of the Apocalypse, where St John is said to have written the Book of Revelation, are UNESCO-listed and are what most visitors come for. That protected status has kept development low-key for an island of this profile, and there are quiet beaches within easy reach of Skala.

Between the two operators the route runs most days in season, with fares starting around €7.40. Current departures, journey times and prices are shown below. Patmos is well connected onward down the Dodecanese to Lipsi, Leros, Kalymnos and Kos.

Weekly Pythagorio to Patmos Ferry Schedule

What each ferry company has published from 13 November 2026 to 1 December 2026, where the published timetable ends: the days it sails and its departure times from Pythagorio.

Pythagorio to Patmos Ferry Fares

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 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 Patmos between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Pythagorio to Patmos ferry

• Name corrections on ferry tickets are usually possible up to a few hours before departure – contact the operator promptly if you notice a spelling error.
• Beaufort Force 6 is the usual threshold at which high-speed catamaran services are cancelled; conventional ferries generally operate up to Force 7 or 8.
• 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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