Ferry from Syros (Ermoupoli) to Patmos (Skala)

Syros to Patmos takes about four hours on the Blue Star 2, the conventional ferry that links the Cyclades across to the Dodecanese. It is a full-size ship with cabins, lounges and deck space, and the crossing is often scheduled at night or in the early hours as part of a longer routing. Worth checking the arrival time before you book a room.

Patmos is a quietly significant island with a strong sense of restraint about its development. Ferries dock at Skala, the port town, with the fortified Monastery of St John crowning the Chora on the hill above, visible from the quay. The monastery and the Cave of the Apocalypse are UNESCO-listed, and the island keeps a low-key profile with good quiet beaches alongside the pilgrimage traffic.

Sailings run a couple of times a week rather than daily, and the current timetable and fares are shown below. Fares start around €50. Patmos is well connected locally to Lipsi, Leros and Samos, so it is a natural place to start working down the Dodecanese.

Syros to Patmos Ferry Fares

Weekly Syros 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 Syros?

Yes, and rental desks cluster right in Ermoupoli, a short walk from where the ferry docks. Syros Town itself is easily walkable, but a car earns its keep for reaching Kini, Galissas and Poseidonia beaches, each 8-10km away on the other side of the island. Compare prices across local suppliers at Discover Cars.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Syros to Patmos between 10 October 2026 and 23 October 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Syros to Patmos ferry

• The ferry quay sits right in Ermoupoli town centre, close to hotels, cafés and the bus station, so you can walk to most accommodation. In peak summer, arrive at least an hour early, or 60–90 minutes if you're bringing a car.
• There's no single ferry ticket office at the port – tickets are issued by several independent travel agencies clustered near the harbour, so check your booking confirmation for pickup details rather than expecting one terminal counter.
• A taxi rank is around 100 metres from the quay, but ranks empty fast in August, so pre-book a taxi or arrange a hotel transfer in advance rather than relying on hailing one on arrival.
• At smaller island ports, the quay surface can be cobblestone, wooden planking, or rough concrete – wheeled bags take a beating and can tip on uneven ground.
• 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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