Ferry from Tilos (Livadia) to Patmos (Skala)
3h 05m to 6h 30m · from €18.00 · 2 operators
Tilos to Patmos at a glance
Ferries from Tilos (Livadia) to Patmos (Skala) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 09:55 and the latest is 19:40. The crossing takes between 3h 05m and 6h 30m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways. Published fares start from €42.00 on a high-speed vessel. There are sailings on Thursday and Friday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 22 July 2027.
Tickets from
| High-speed vessel | €42.00 | Book now |
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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 22 July 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Tilos to Patmos Route Map
Tilos to Patmos is served two ways. Dodekanisos Seaways runs the Dodekanisos Express catamaran, which does the job in a little over three hours, while Blue Star Ferries takes the slower conventional route with the Blue Star Patmos at around six and a half hours. The catamaran is quicker and mostly enclosed seating; the Blue Star gives you deck space, a restaurant and a more relaxed run up the island chain.
Ferries dock at Skala, the port town, with the fortified Monastery of St John crowning the Chora hill above it. Patmos is a UNESCO World Heritage site and has stayed unusually low-key for an island of its size, drawing a mix of pilgrims and quieter, upmarket travellers. Most visitors head up to the monastery and the Cave of the Apocalypse, but there are good beaches scattered around the island too.
Between the two operators there are a couple of sailings a week in season, with the catamaran the more reliable of the pair for day-length hops. The current timetable and fares are shown below, with fares starting around €18. From Skala there are onward links to Leros, Lipsi, Samos and Piraeus, so Patmos works well as a pivot point heading north.
Tilos to Patmos Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €42.00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel | €42.00 | Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express |
Weekly Tilos to Patmos 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 09:55 | 13:00 | 3h 05m | €42.00 | 2026-09-03 to 2027-07-01 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 09:55 | 13:00 | 3h 05m | €42.00 | 2026-10-27 to 2026-10-27 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 09:55 | 13:10 | 3h 15m | €42.00 | 2027-07-08 to 2027-07-22 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 19:00 | 00:55 | 5h 55m | 2026-09-04 to 2026-09-25 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | ||
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 19:40 | 02:10 | 6h 30m | 2026-08-21 to 2026-08-28 | 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 Tilos to Patmos between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 2026-08-27 | 09:55 | 13:10 | 3h 15m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Fri 2026-08-28 | 19:40 | 02:10 | 6h 30m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-09-03 | 09:55 | 13:00 | 3h 05m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Fri 2026-09-04 | 19:00 | 00:55 | 5h 55m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Tilos to Patmos?
Ferries from Tilos (Livadia) to Patmos (Skala) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Thursday and Friday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 22 July 2027, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Tilos to Patmos today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Tilos (Livadia) to Patmos (Skala) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 27 August 2026, at 09:55. Departures fall on Thursday and Friday.
How many ferries run from Tilos to Patmos this week?
2 sailings from Tilos (Livadia) to Patmos (Skala) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Tilos to Patmos?
Scheduled departures from Tilos (Livadia) to Patmos (Skala) leave at 09:55, 19:00 and 19:40.
How long is the ferry from Tilos to Patmos?
The fastest crossing from Tilos (Livadia) to Patmos (Skala) takes 3h 05m and the slowest 6h 30m. On this route conventional ferries take 5h 55m to 6h 30m and high-speed vessels take 3h 05m to 3h 15m.
How much does the Tilos to Patmos ferry cost?
Published fares for the Tilos (Livadia) to Patmos (Skala) ferry start from €42.00 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 Tilos to Patmos route?
The Tilos (Livadia) to Patmos (Skala) route is served by Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways. Crossings run on conventional ferries and high-speed vessels.
Tips for the Tilos to Patmos ferry
- When the vessel is manoeuvring into port, crew will announce boarding locations over the PA system; listen for instructions on which gangway to use.
- Two-berth cabins with a porthole cost more but are worth the premium for overnight crossings – a few hours of genuine sleep transforms how you arrive.
- 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.
- The pet area on most ferries is outside, on the lower vehicle deck, which can be hot in summer – check the weather before booking a pet on a summer sailing.
- 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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