Travelling
It is easily reachable by direct flights through the airports of Athens, Samos, Kos and Rhodes. Blue Star Ferrier ships and fast catamarans connect the mainland and the islands near Patmos.
You can check the connection with the Cyclades and Turkey (Bodrum).
By Plane
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You can also read the blog “La mia Patmos” that dedicates a page to the description of all available connections, always updated.
By Boat
BLUE STAR FERRIES / SUPERFAST FERRIES
They connect, at least three times a week (even in low season), Patmos with the harbor of Piraeus (Athens) and Rhodes along the stretch of Piraeus - Siros (Cyclades) - Patmos - Lipsi - Leros - Kalymnos - Kos - Rhodes.
In high season a connection from Amorgos (Cyclades) to Patmos is available once a week (usually on Sundays).
www.bluestarferries.com
HELLENIC SEAWAYS
From June, onwards the ferries reach Patmos The stretch covered is: Pireo, Syros, Mykonos, Patmos, Ikaria, Fourni e Samos.
DODEKANISOS SEAWAYS
During the summer (also with daily departures), the catamaran of Dodekanisos Seawayscovers the stretch from Patmos to Rhodes (Patmos, Lipsi, Leros, Kalymnos, Kos, Simi, Rhodes).
Visiting the surroundings of Patmos
There are several solutions, in addition to renting a boat or taking part in excursions organized by local operators, departing from the harbor of Patmos.
NISSOS KALYMNOS
The NISSOS KALYMNOS motorboat covers three times a week the Kalymnos, Leros, Patmos and Samos stretch and viceversa. It also reaches the small and pretty islands of Arki, Lipsi and Agathonissi.
PATMOS STAR
The PATMOS STAR motorboat connects (about three times a week), Patmos with Leros via Lipsi.
ANNA EXPRESS
The ANNA EXPRESS motorboat connects Patmos with Samos (Pythagorion) via Leros and stopping at Arki, Lipsi and Agathonissi.
BY SHIP (MAIN DISTANCES):
Athens (8 hours) - Rhodes (6 hours) - Kos (4 hours) - Leros (2 hours) - Lipsi (50 minutes) - Samos (4 hours).
On the Facebook page of the Astoria Travel agency you can find the latest information on schedules and connections.
DODEKANISOS SEAWAYS
During the summer (also with daily departures), the catamaran of Dodekanisos Seawayscovers the stretch from Patmos to Rhodes (Patmos, Lipsi, Leros, Kalymnos, Kos, Simi, Rhodes).
Useful numbers
A short list of useful numbers to be used when you plan your trip to Patmos.
Tourist information Patmos
+30 22470 31235
Port Authority Patmos
+30 22470 31231
Taxi station
+30 22470 31225
Astoria Travel
+30 22470 31205
+30 22470 31208
Apollon Travel
+30 22470 31724
+30 22470 31356
