Rhodes to Patmos Ferry Guide
There is at least one ferry a day sailing from Rhodes to Patmos during the summer, with the fastest ferry taking 4 hours 25 minutes to complete the journey.
Key takeaways
- Rhodes–Patmos 1–3 daily summer; 4h 25m–10h 50m; €27.50–€54
- Five operators: Dodekanisos Express, Blue Star series, Diagoras, Blue Galaxy
- Blue Star Ferries cheaper but slower; peak August has 63 ferries
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Rhodes Patmos Ferry
Patmos can be quite a difficult island to reach as from Athens, it's a long ferry ride. One of the best ways to get to Patmos though, is from Rhodes.
Both Rhodes and Patmos are in the Dodecanese island chain, and are well connected by ferry.
The ferry schedules between Rhodes and Patmos vary depending on the time of year. However, you can expect at least one to three ferries sailing between the two islands every day during the summer season.
Ferry prices for the Rhodes Patmos journey vary. You can find tickets as low as 27.50 once a week, but the regular daily sailing costs 54.00 Euros.
Where possible, choose Blue Star Ferries as they have the cheaper crossings, but as you might expect, these boats are also slower.
You can find latest timetables and buy a ferry ticket online at Ferryscanner.
The most popular months for visitors to plan a ferry ride between Rhodes and Patmos are may through to September. Here's what you can expect.
Rhodes to Patmos Ferry Crossings in May 2024
During May, there are approximately 50 ferries sailing from Rhodes to Patmos.
The fastest ferry from Rhodes to Patmos in May takes just 4 hours and 25 minutes, while the slowest one takes a long 10 hours and 50 minutes.
Some of the ferries sailing this route include: DODEKANISOS EXPRESS, BLUE STAR 2, BLUE STAR PATMOS, DIAGORAS, BLUE GALAXY
Check the latest schedules for ferries and buy tickets online at Ferryscanner.
Rhodes to Patmos Ferries in June 2024
In June, there are approximately 58 ferries that sail from Rhodes to Patmos.
The quickest ferry from Rhodes to Patmos in June takes just 4 hours and 25 minutes, while the slowest one takes a long 10 hours and 50 minutes.
Ferries sailing this route include: DODEKANISOS EXPRESS, BLUE STAR 2, BLUE STAR PATMOS, DIAGORAS, BLUE GALAXY
Check the latest schedules and buy ferry tickets online at Ferryscanner.
Ferries from Rhodes to Patmos in July 2024
July is getting to peak season for tourists in Greece, and there are approximately 61 ferries sailing from Rhodes to Patmos.
You can expect at least one to three ferries sailing between the two islands every day.
Some of the ferries you can choose from on this route include: DODEKANISOS EXPRESS, BLUE STAR 2, BLUE STAR PATMOS, DIAGORAS, BLUE GALAXY
Buy ferry ticket at Ferryscanner.
Rhodes Patmos Ferry August 2024
August is the busiest month for travel in Greece, and so there are a total of about 63 ferries sailing from Rhodes to Patmos.
On some days there is just the one ferry, but occasionally, you might find that three ferries a day sail from Rhodes to Patmos.
Choose from ferries such as: DODEKANISOS EXPRESS, BLUE STAR 2, BLUE STAR PATMOS, DIAGORAS, BLUE GALAXY
Check the latest schedules for ferries from Rhodes to Patmos at Ferryscanner.
Rhodes to Patmos Ferry Trips September 2024
In September, there are around 54 ferries sailing from Rhodes to Patmos.
The quickest ferry from Rhodes to Patmos in September takes just 4 hours and 25 minutes, while the longest ferry trip takes 10 hours and 50 minutes.
Some of the ferries sailing this route include: DODEKANISOS EXPRESS, BLUE STAR 2, BLUE STAR PATMOS, DIAGORAS, BLUE GALAXY
Check the latest schedules for Greek ferries sailing between Rhodes and Patmos at Ferryscanner.
Also read:
Greece Travel Information at a glance
Island hopping: Use Ferryscanner to book your ferry tickets for onward travel from Patmos.Get around: Rent a car to get around Patmos with Discover Cars
Tours: Why not check out some tours in Patmos using Get Your Guide
Dave is a UK travel writer living in Athens since 2015. With 20 years of firsthand travel experience and over 80,000 km of bicycle touring across six continents, he's been blogging at Dave's Travel Pages since 2005. Every guide is based on places he's actually been.
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