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Kos Patmos Ferries

Ferries from Kos to Patmos typically sail 2 times daily and up to 16 times weekly. 2 ferry operators sail between Kos to Patmos, these include Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways. Kos Patmos Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest pricing and availability for your ferry trip.

Kos to Patmos Ferry Times

The earliest ferry from Kos to Patmos typically departs Kos at about 09:00. The average sailing time of a Kos Patmos ferry is approximately 2h 56m and the fastest sailing time is approximately 2h 10m.

Kos Patmos Ferry Prices

Ferry prices for Kos Patmos ferries typically range between €24* and €134*. The average price is around €70*. The cheapest ferry prices from Kos to Patmos start from €12*. The average price for a foot passenger is €67*. The average price for a car ferry is €200*.

Pricing will vary by season and depend on the number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days, last updated 05 July, 2023.

What is the distance between Kos and Patmos?

The distance between Kos to Patmos is approximately 57.8 miles (93.1km), or 50.3 nautical miles.

Is there a Kos Patmos car ferry?

Yes, Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways offer a car ferry from Kos to Patmos. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Kos and Patmos.

Are foot passengers allowed on the Kos Patmos ferry?

Yes, foot passengers can travel on ferries from Kos to Patmos with Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways.

Kos Patmos Ferry Operator Schedules

  • Dodekanisos Seaways - 10 weekly sailings, 1 daily sailings
  • Blue Star Ferries - 4 weekly sailings, 1 daily sailings

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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 89 €*
Average Daily Sailings 2
Average Weekly Sailings 16
Average Sailing Duration 2h 56m
Fastest Sailing Duration 2h 10m
First Ferry 09:00
Last Ferry 22:30
Distance 50 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2023-08-01.

Most popular questions

  • How long is the ferry from Kos to Patmos?

    The approximate duration for ferries from Kos to Patmos is 2h 35m. Durations can vary by operator and season.
  • How much is the ferry from Kos to Patmos?

    Kos to Patmos is approximately 95 €. We recommended booking in advance for the best price and availability. Price exclusive of booking fees.
  • Which ferry companies operate between Kos to Patmos?

    2 popular ferry companies travel from Kos to Patmos. These ferry companies are
    • Blue Star Ferries
    • Dodekanisos Seaways
  • How can I book ferry tickets from Kos to Patmos?

    Book Kos to Patmos tickets through our deal finder, where you can view the latest prices and schedules.
  • Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Kos to Patmos?

    Yes, foot passengers are allowed onboard the ferries from Kos to Patmos with
    • Blue Star Ferries
    • Dodekanisos Seaways
  • Can you take your car on the ferry from Kos to Patmos?

    Yes, you can travel with a car from Kos to Patmos with the following operators
    • Blue Star Ferries
    • Dodekanisos Seaways
  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Kos to Patmos?

    Yes, passengers are allowed to bring their pets onboard the ferry. Please ensure you read all the information around pet travel from the operator you decide to travel with. The following operators currently allow pets on their ferries
    • Blue Star Ferries
    • Dodekanisos Seaways
  • How far is Patmos from Kos?

    Kos to Patmos is approximately 50 nautical miles distance apart.

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 25/03/2024 and 31/03/2024


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries 10:15 13:20 3 hours 5 minutes Tue
Dodekanisos Seaways 10:25 12:40 2 hours 15 minutes Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun
Dodekanisos Seaways 12:30 15:05 2 hours 35 minutes Wed, Fri
Dodekanisos Seaways 13:20 15:55 2 hours 35 minutes Tue, Sat
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 20:35 00:55 4 hours 20 minutes Thu

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