Chios – Patmos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Chios – Patmos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Depending on the season their are about 2 weekly sailings between Chios and Patmos. Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Chios to Patmos. Chios Patmos ferries cost between $71 and $402, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
The earliest Chios Patmos ferry typically departs Chios at about 09:10 and the last ferry usually leaves at 10:25.
Ferries from Chios to Patmos sail in around 8 hours 40 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 6 hours 55 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 2 weekly sailings from Chios to Patmos provided by Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Chios to Patmos typically range between $71* and $402*. On average the Chios Patmos ferry is $135*. The cheapest Chios Patmos ferry prices start from $71*. The average price for a foot passenger is $135*. The average price for a car is $735*.
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 July 25.
The distance between Chios to Patmos is approximately 71 miles (113km) or 61 nautical miles.
Yes, Chios Patmos ferries allow cars onboard with Blue Star Ferries between Chios and Patmos. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Chios and Patmos use our Deal Finder.
Blue Star Ferries allow foot passengers on Chios Patmos ferries.
Blue Star Ferries allow pets on ferries from Chios to Patmos. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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| Chios - Patmos Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Aegean Islands | |
| Destination Country | Dodecanese Islands | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | $135 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 8 h 40 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 6 h 55 m | |
| First Ferry | 09:10 | |
| Last Ferry | 10:25 | |
| Distance | 61 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
The Greek island of Chios is the 5th largest Greek island in the Aegean Sea and is located around 7 km off the Anatolian coast and is separated from Turkey by the Chios Strait. Chios Town was constructed around the old harbour and medieval castle, which were constructed under Venetian and Ottoman rule. Some remains have been found which date back to 2,000 BC. Popular attractions on the island include the Chios Byzantine Museum, the Archaeological Museum of Chios, its medieval villages and the 11th century monastery of Nea Moni which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The island is mainly mountainous although there are a few valleys to be found in the south and east parts of the island. Overlooking the northern part of the island is Mount Pelineo with its highest peak, Profitis Helias, at 1,297 meters above sea level. The island has a typical Mediterranean climate with mild winters and warm, dry, summers and is known for its picturesque landscape.
Chios, and the other islands in the East Aegean, are generally connected to the ports of Piraeus and Rafina, the Cycladic islands including Syros, Tinos, Mykonos and Andros and also to the island of Rhodes. Your journey to and from the island will either be by conventional of Highspeed ferry with journey times of between 5 1/2 hours and 9 1/2 hours depending on ferry company and ferry itinerary.
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.
