Kos
Patmos
Ferry to Dodecanese Islands
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Ferry from Kos to Patmos

Depending on the season their are usually 2 daily and 12 weekly sailings between Kos and Patmos. 2 ferry operators provide the ferries from Kos to Patmos, Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways. Kos Patmos ferries take around 2 hours 32 minutes. The ferry costs between $78.17 and $326.33, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Kos to Patmos.

What's the ferry schedule from Kos to Patmos?

The earliest Kos Patmos ferry typically departs Kos at about 10:10 and the last ferry usually leaves at 21:35.

How long is the ferry from Kos to Patmos?

Ferries from Kos to Patmos sail in around 2 hours 32 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Kos Patmos Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 12 weekly sailings from Kos to Patmos provided by Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways. Timetables can change from season to season.

Blue Star Ferries provide 3 sailings weekly. Dodekanisos Seaways provide 9 sailings weekly.

How much does the ferry cost fromKos to Patmos?

The price of a ferry from Kos to Patmos typically range between $78.17* and $326.33*. On average the Kos Patmos ferry is $156.83*. The cheapest Kos Patmos ferry prices start from $78.17*. The average price for a foot passenger is $156.76*. The average price for a car is $358.92*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 January 2025.

What is the distance from Kos to Patmos?

The distance between Kos to Patmos is approximately 58 miles (93km) or 50 nautical miles.

Can I travel on the ferry from Kos to Patmos with a car?

Yes, Kos Patmos ferries allow cars onboard with Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways between Kos and Patmos. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Kos and Patmos use our Deal Finder.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Kos to Patmos?

Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways allow foot passengers on Kos Patmos ferries.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Kos to Patmos?

Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways allow pets on ferries from Kos to Patmos. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.

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Kos Guide

Located in the Dodecanese group of islands, the Greek island of Kos is around 4km from the coast of Bodrum in Turkey. The island is around 40 km long and 8 km wide and has a number of towns and villages. The main town and port is also called Kos, but the island's other villages include Kefalos, Tingaki, Kardamena, Mastihari, Antimachia, Marmari and Pyli. Kos Town is usually quite and there is lots to do there. There are plenty of restaurants, bars and clubs in the town which have led to the island as a whole becoming very popular with tourists. For those visitors looking for a bargain, practically everything is available in the island's shops from ceramics to fur, shoes to books and clothes and jewellery to leather products. The most popular tourist centres on the island often also have many small shops offering handmade goods such as ceramics and embroideries along with more traditional local products such as honey, herbs, wine, sweets and spices.

There are daily services between Kos and Piraeus along with services between Kos and the rest of the Dodecanese, the islands of the north eastern Aegean and Turkey. The trip by conventional ferry can take up to 13 hours, depending on the intermediate stopovers, and the trip with a high speed boat can take between 5 and 8 hours.


Patmos Guide

The Greek island of Patmos is one of the Dodecanese group of islands and lies in the Aegean Sea, just off the west coast of Turkey. Skala is the port town on the island and is also the location of many of the most popular attractions. To the north of Skala is Meloi Beach with is picturesque and is shaded by trees. In the village of Hora there is the Monastery of St. John which is a popular site as is the Cave of Apocalypse which is thought to have been the sacred cave where Saint Ioannis heard the voice of God and wrote the Apocalypse. In the cave visitors are able to see the cross that was engraved by Saint Ioannis along with three small cracks in the rock through which the voice of God came, symbolising the Holy Trinity. The island is also mentioned in the Book of Revelation in the Bible where it states that its author, John, was on Patmos when he was given (and recorded) a vision from Jesus.

Kos to Patmos Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 27/01/2025 and 2/02/2025


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Dodekanisos Seaways 10:10 12:25 2 hours 15 minutes Sat, Sun
Dodekanisos Seaways 10:25 12:40 2 hours 15 minutes Mon, Tue
Blue Star Ferries 20:30 23:45 3 hours 15 minutes Wed
Blue Star Ferries 20:30 23:55 3 hours 25 minutes Mon, Fri
Blue Star Ferries 21:35 01:55 4 hours 20 minutes Thu

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