The Patmos to Athens ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the article.

Patmos, part of the Dodecanese islands , is famous for the fortress-monastery perched on the hill overlooking the port. Thankfully Patmos is still not over-run by tourists so you can take a break from the overly crowded touristy islands.

Thinking of visiting? Hop on a ferry! In this article, we’re sharing the schedule, prices, and other relevant details to plan & book your trip easily.

Port of Piraeus

The Port of Piraeus (or Pireas*) can be quite confusing at first. Make sure to allow plenty of time to find your gate (which is written on your ticket) and also be sure to have a map.

All ferries to Patmos (the Dodecanese islands) depart from Port Gate E1.

>>more information on Getting from Athens to Piraeus

How long does it take to get from Athens to Patmos?

The journey between Athens (Piraeus) and Patmos takes about 8 h 10 min, depending on the ferry you are taking.

Is there a high speed ferry between Athens and Patmos?

No.

How much does it cost to get from Athens to Patmos by ferry?

The ticket prices depend on the type of seat and class you prefer, with the deck seats being the cheapest.

On Blue Star Ferries, an economy seat costs €55 per person one way.

How many ferries per day depart from Athens to Patmos during the low season?

During the low season 2024 (April-May), the following ferries are available from Athens (Piraeus) to Patmos:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Thursday	2:00 PM	from 6-Jun to 12-Sept, from 19-Sept to 26-Sept
Thursday	3:00 PM	till 24-Sept
Monday	6:00 PM	from 13-May to 27-May, from 1-Jul to 2-Sept, from 9-Sept to 28-Oct
Wednesday	6:00 PM	on 8-May, from 15-May to 30-Oct
Friday	6:00 PM	from 10-May to 31-May, from 6-Sept to 25-Oct
Sunday	6:00 PM	from 2-Jun to 8-Sept

How many ferries per day depart from Athens to Patmos during the high season?

During the 2024 high season (June – October) , the following connections between Athens and Patmos :

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Thursday	2:00 PM	from 6-Jun to 12-Sept
Thursday	3:00 PM	till 24-Sept
Monday	6:00 PM	from 3-Jun to 17-Jun, from 1-Jul to 2-Sept
Wednesday	6:00 PM	from 15-May to 30-Oct
Sunday	6:00 PM	from 2-Jun to 8-Sept
Monday	11:30 PM	on 24-Jun
Saturday	11:55 PM	from 8-Jun to 31-Aug

Are there any overnight journeys between Athens and Patmos?

Yes, there are several over night ferries between Athens and Patmos. There’s a ferry departing from Piraeus each Monday at 11:30 p.m. year round which arrives in Patmos at 6:45 a.m. And another one departing at 11:55 p.m. each Saturday.

Where can I buy tickets from?

You can purchase ferry tickets online, at most 2 months prior to departure. Also you can purchase them via a travel agency (which in turn will have to purchase them via a reliable Greek travel agency).

Another good option is to buy them directly from the port. The ticketing office is at the Port Gate E1 (exactly where the ferries to Patmos depart from). Generally speaking you don’t need to buy your ticket in advance unless you are traveling during the weekend in the middle of the high season (July & August).

Does everyone charge the same prices?

The prices should be the same online and at travel agencies. They also should be the same as those you purchase in the port. Even if there’s a difference, it shouldn’t be significant.

How about the ferries from Patmos to Athens?

During the 2024 high season, the following ferries depart from Patmos to Athens:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Monday	12:15 AM	from 13-May to 3-Jun, from 10-Jun to 17-Jun, from 1-Jul to 2-Sept
Tuesday	12:15 AM	from 4-Jul to 10-Sept
Wednesday	12:15 AM	from 5-Jun to 19-Jun, on 26-Jun, from 3-Jul to 4-Sept
Friday	12:15 AM	from 17-May to 1-Nov
Saturday	1:10 AM	from 8-Jun to 14-Sept
Monday	1:40 PM	on 24-Jun

During the low season 2024, the following ferries link Patmos to Athens (Piraeus):

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Wednesday	12:05 AM	on 8-May, from 15-May to 29-May, from 11-Sept to 30-Oct
Monday	12:15 AM	from 13-May to 3-Jun, from 1-Jul to 2-Sept, from 9-Sept to 28-Oct
Tuesday	12:15 AM	from 4-Jul to 10-Sept
Wednesday	12:15 AM	from 3-Jul to 4-Sept
Friday	12:15 AM	from 17-May to 1-Nov
Saturday	1:10 AM	from 8-Jun to 14-Sept, from 21-Sept to 28-Sept
Thursday	1:15 AM	on 26-Sept
Monday	1:40 AM	9:45 PM on 9-May

Important note:

The ferries schedule is submitted every Friday by the companies to the Ministry of Mercantile Marine which means, in some cases, the online schedule might not be accurate.

Your best bet is to get a copy of the Friday edition of the Athens News (in English) which publishes the ferries schedule weekly.

More information

Read more about:

>> Ferries in Greece
>> Ferries from Athens: How to deal with the Port of Piraeus
>> Ferries from Athens to Aegina
>> Ferries from Athens to Crete
>> Ferries from Athens to Hydra
>> Ferries from Athens to Karpathos
>> Ferries from Athens to Mykonos
>> Ferries from Rafina to Mykonos
>> Ferries from Athens to Santorini
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Syros
>> Ferries from Santorini to Mykonos
>> Ferries from Santorini to Naxos
>> Ferries from Alonissos to Skopelos
>> Ferries from Corfu to Patras
>> Ferries from Rhodes to Kos
>> Ferries to and from Santorini
>> Ferries from Athens to Paros
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Crete
>> Ferries from Santorini to Karpathos
>> Ferries from Thessaloniki to Lesvos
>> Ferries to and from Mykonos
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Paros (and return)
>> Ferries from Crete to Gavdos
>> Ferries from Santorini to Rhodes
>> Ferries from Santorini to Paros
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Ios
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Tinos
>> Ferries from Thessaloniki to Rhodes
>> Ferries from Athens to Naxos
>> Ferries from Santorini to Syros
>> Ferries from Kavala to Thassos
>> Ferries from Alonissos to Skiathos
>> Ferries from Athens to Lesvos (Lesbos)
>> Ferries from Thessaloniki to Kos
>> Ferries from Thessaloniki to Chios

Note:
* Pireas and Piraeus are exactly the same place, but you can find them spelled in both ways. All road signs though point to Pireas.
**The article was first published in 2009; latest schedule and price update was made as of May 2024.
Note: This article includes links that may qualify as affiliate links. If you book through them, I may earn a small commission.