Patmos – Kos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Patmos – Kos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Depending on the season their are usually 2 daily and 17 weekly sailings between Patmos and Kos. 3 ferry operators provide the ferries from Patmos to Kos, Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways & SeaJets.Patmos Kos ferries take around 3 hours. The ferry costs between $45 and $190, 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 Patmos to Kos.
The earliest Patmos Kos ferry typically departs Patmos at about 02:30 and the last ferry usually leaves at 22:45.
Ferries from Patmos to Kos sail in around 3 hours. The fastest ferry is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 17 weekly sailings from Patmos to Kos provided by Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways & SeaJets. Timetables can change from season to season.
Blue Star Ferries provide 5 sailings weekly. Dodekanisos Seaways provide 10 sailings weekly. SeaJets provide 2 sailings weekly.
The price of a ferry from Patmos to Kos typically range between $45* and $190*. On average the Patmos Kos ferry is $121*. The cheapest Patmos Kos ferry prices start from $45*. The average price for a foot passenger is $121*. The average price for a car is $275*.
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 Patmos to Kos is approximately 58 miles (93km) or 50 nautical miles.
Yes, Patmos Kos ferries allow cars onboard with Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways & SeaJets between Patmos and Kos. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Patmos and Kos use our Deal Finder.
Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways & SeaJets allow foot passengers on Patmos Kos ferries.
Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways allow pets on ferries from Patmos to Kos. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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| Patmos - Kos Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Dodecanese Islands | |
| Destination Country | Dodecanese Islands | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways & SeaJets | |
| Average Price | $121 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 17 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3 h | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1 h 30 m | |
| First Ferry | 02:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 22:45 | |
| Distance | 50 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
Located in the Aegean Sea, the Greek island of Patmos is part of the Dodecanese group of islands. It is one of the most northerly islands in the Dodecanese and lies just off the west coast of Turkey. Patmos' capital is the town of Chora and its port is in the town of Skala. The island, which is also known as the "island of the Apocalypse" is popular with tourists from around the world. However, there is more to the island than this. It is a pretty island with traditional whitewashed houses, crystal clear waters, excellent food and a thriving nightlife.
The Cave of the Apocalypse, a major visitor attraction, is reputedly to have been the cave where Saint Ioannis heard the voice of God and wrote the Apocalypse. In the cave, visitors can see the cross engraved by Saint Ioannis along with three small cracks on the rock through which the voice of God came, symbolising the Holy Trinity.
Patmos is connected by ferry to Piraeus, the other islands of the Dodecanese, and also with other islands of the Aegean Sea, like Samos and Ikaria. The ferry from Piraeus takes about 7 hours to reach the port of Patmos. The journey to the nearby islands of the Dodecanese take about 1-1.5 hours, while the trips from Ikaria or Samos take a little longer.
Kos is a Greek island that lies in the eastern Aegean Sea and is situated to the south of the island of Kalymnos and to the north of the island of Nisyros. The island, which is only around 3 miles off the Turkish coast and sits in the Keramiko Gulf, or the Kos Gulf, is the third largest of the Dodecanese islands. Kos is a well known and popular holiday destination where visitors go to enjoy the island's beaches. Kos was also one of the first Greek islands to recognise the benefits of tourism to its economy and as a result many hotels were built along the island's long and sandy coastline in the east and south. Cycling is a popular activity on Kos as the island's terrain is quite flat and because there are many bicycle hire outlets throughout the island along with some dedicated cycle paths between some of the larger hotels.
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.
