Kos – Patmos
Ferry to Dodecanese Islands
Kos – Patmos
Ferry to Dodecanese Islands
You can get a ferry from Kos to Patmos. Ferries from Kos to Patmos are available all year round. With around 2 daily and 13 weekly sailings, there's plenty of options to choose from.
Kos to Patmos first ferry: departs Kos at 10:15.
Kos to Patmos last ferry: departs Kos at around 21:35.
Bear in mind that the Kos Patmos ferry times can vary by season. We recommend checking the latest Kos to Patmos ferry timetable before you book.
How long the Kos to Patmos ferry is depends on whether you’re travelling on a Kos Patmos fast ferry or conventional ferry. The Kos to Patmos ferry duration is usually around 2 hours 15 minutes on average.
Average Kos to Patmos ferry time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Fastest ferry: 1 hour 30 minutes
Longest ferry: 4 hours 20 minutes
The fastest ferries from Kos to Patmos take 1 hour 30 minutes.
Kos to Patmos ferries are provided by 2 ferry companies; Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways. There are a combined total of 2 daily and 13 weekly sailings. Bear in mind, the Kos Patmos ferry timetable can change throughout the seasons, with more options available in the summer months.
Ferry frequency: the Kos ferry to Patmos runs all year round
Blue Star Ferries: 1 daily sailing and 3 weekly sailings
Dodekanisos Seaways: 2 daily sailings and 10 weekly sailings
Kos Patmos ferry prices can vary depending on the ferry company you're travelling with and the season you're travelling in.
Average Kos Patmos ferry cost: £79.33
Kos to Patmos distance: approximately 57.8 miles (93.0km) or 50 nautical miles.
With ferries to Patmos from Patmos taking around 2 hours 15 minutes, you can easily do a Kos to Patmos day trip.
Yes, you can get the ferry from Kos to Patmos with a car.
Car operators: Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways
Car prices: usually between £81 to £352
Cheapest car price: £59
Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger on the Kos to Patmos ferry.
Kos Patmos foot passenger ferries: Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways
Foot passenger prices: usually between £35 and £165
Cheapest foot passenger price: £12
Here's everything you need to know about taking your pet on the Kos to Patmos boat.
Pets are allowed on Kos ferries to Patmos. However, you must let the ferry company know you are travelling with a pet at the time of your booking.
Pet-friendly operators:
Blue Star Ferries
Dodekanisos Seaways
Pets are allowed on Kos ferries to Patmos. However, you must let the ferry company know you are travelling with a pet at the time of your booking.
You will need the following things with you when travelling with your pet on a ferry from Kos to Patmos.
Blue Star Ferries:
Dodekanisos Seaways:
Blue Star Ferries: free
Dodekanisos Seaways: free
You can travel with guide dogs and assistance dogs on the boat from Kos to Patmos with Ventouris Ferries. However, you must let the ferry company know at the time of booking. You may also have to present any necessary certificates if asked to do so on board.
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| Kos - Patmos Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways | |
| Average Price | £73* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 4 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2h 24m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1h 45m | |
| First Ferry | 10:10 | |
| Last Ferry | 21:00 | |
| Distance | 50 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
"Rhodes to symi "
"Smooth crossing"
"Piraeus - Syros"
"Very impressed"
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.
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.
We recommend booking in advance to find the cheapest ferry from Kos to Patmos. Patmos to Patmos ferry prices vary depending on the season you’re travelling in. Most Patmos Kos ferry prices are higher in the peak summer months between June to September. Ferries during these months can sell out so if you’re travelling from Kos to Patmos by boat in summer it’s always best to make your Kos to Patmos ferry booking in advance. Check out our special offers page for all the latest ferry discounts and to find the cheapest ferry from Kos to Patmos.
Yes, students can get a 5% discount on Kos Patmos ferry tickets all year round. Check out our special offers page for more discounts and to get the cheapest Kos to Patmos ferry booking.
It all depends on the size of the ship but disembarking the ferry can take around 15-45 minutes.
If you're getting the Kos to Patmos ferry with luggage, then there are certain restrictions that may apply. The amount of luggage you can take on the Kos to Patmos ferry depends on the ferry company you are travelling with.
Blue Star Ferries: up to 50kg
Dodekanisos Seaways: up to 40kg
There are a wide range of facilities available on board the ferry between Kos and Patmos. These include cafes, restaurants, bars and gift shops. Bear in mind that each ship’s facilities will vary.
The accommodation and seating on the Kos to Patmos boat differs depending on the ferry company and how long the journey is. Prices are also dependent on the company you travel with and the size of your cabin.
Blue Star Ferries: As well as Economy and airline-style seating, private and shared cabins are available on board including 2, 3 and 4 berth cabins.
Dodekanisos Seaways: there’s a variety of seating on board including economy, super economy and business seats.
Yes, the ferries from Kos to Patmos are suitable for people with reduced mobility. The exact facilities on board will depend on the ship you’re travelling on. It's best to inform the ferry company at the time of booking to see if they can accommodate any requests.
Blue Star Ferries: Special cabins, priority boarding and wheelchairs are available on board.
Dodekanisos Seaways: Ships have special areas with easy access. The crew are also available to assist.
We recommend arriving at Kos port at least 1 hour before departure. However, if you are travelling with a vehicle, it’s best to arrive 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours before departure to allow time for parking. Wherever you’re travelling from, you should allow plenty of time to get to the port in case of traffic.
Your Kos Patmos tickets will be sent by email. You will then need to check in with the ferry company before you travel and you may receive an additional boarding pass.
The latest check-in time for your Kos to Patmos ferry booking should be in your confirmation email.
Blue Star Ferries: from 48 to 2 hours before the scheduled departure time
Dodekanisos Seaways: at least 1 hour before departure
Yes, parking is available at Kos port.
Kos ferry port is located in Kos Town in the northeast of the island, making it convenient to get to.
From Kos Town:
By foot: less than 10 minutes walk
By car/taxi: around 5 minutes drive depending on traffic
From Kos Airport:
By bus: public buses will take you from Kos airport to Kos ferry port in about 30 minutes.
By car/taxi: the drive will take approximately 28 minutes from the airport.
Ferries to Patmos will take you to Skala, the main town on the island. There is a bus stop near the terminal offering connections to other destinations on Patmos including Chora, Kambos and Grikos.
If you’re travelling by car or renting a car whilst there, speed limits on the Greek Islands are as follows:
Built-up areas: 50km/h or 31mph
Open roads: 90km/h or 56mph
Motorways: 130km/h or 81mph
