Karlovassi – Patmos
Ferry to Dodecanese Islands
Karlovassi – Patmos
Ferry to Dodecanese Islands
SeaJets provides the ferry from Karlovassi to Patmos. Karlovassi Patmos ferries cost between £26 and £200, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Karlovassi Patmos ferries.
The first Karlovassi Patmos ferry typically departs from Karlovassi at around 17:20. The last ferry usually departs at 17:40.
The Karlovassi Patmos ferry trip can take around 1 hour 55 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are 2 weekly sailings from Karlovassi to Patmos provided by SeaJets. Timetables can change from season to season.
Karlovassi Patmos ferry prices typically range between £26* and £200*. The average price is typically £75*. The cheapest Karlovassi Patmos ferry prices start from £26*. The average price for a foot passenger is £75*.
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 Karlovassi to Patmos is approximately 30.6 miles (49.2km) or 27 nautical miles.
Yes, SeaJets ferries allow cars on board ferries between Karlovassi and Patmos. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Karlovassi and Patmos.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with SeaJets ferries between Karlovassi and Patmos.
Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Karlovassi to Patmos.
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| Karlovassi - Patmos Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Samos | |
| Destination | Dodecanese Islands | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | SeaJets | |
| Average Price | £75 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1 h 55 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1 h 55 m | |
| First Ferry | 17:20 | |
| Last Ferry | 17:40 | |
| Distance | 27 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
Found on the glittering ultramarine coast that kisses the north-western edge of Samos, a roughly oval-shaped island deep in the Greek stretch of the North Aegean Sea, is the charming port-town of Karlovasi. Built in a wedge between a landscape of steep hills, the town is picture-perfect in its guise as an idyllic Mediterranean community. Traditional white-walled apartment blocks rise in anarchic tiers upon slopes coloured deep-green with Mediterranean pines, while a web of narrow lanes snake idly through the suburbs. The waterfront is lined by a sweeping promenade studded with alfresco restaurants and bars and canvas stalls selling local wares. Beyond them, in the warm shallows of the Aegean Sea, yachts and sailboats bob gently on their moorings. The port in Karlovasi is found at the north-eastern edge of town. It is a small site featuring a handful of piers that jut into a section of the sea sheltered by an arcing breakwater. Incoming ferries dock along the edge of the largest pier where facilities are limited to just a check-in booth and a short stay car-park. Travelling to and from the harbour can prove difficult. The island is hewn from rugged mountains that are split by just a few “main” roads, while most of the villages, Karlovasi included, are designed around a cramped network of streets more suited to pedestrians than cars. A few public buses travel between the towns and villages found nestled in the niches between the hills. Most services travel to the synonymous capital of Samos; this quaint, bay-side town sitting at the end of the number 62 highway which curves away from the heart of Karlovasi and traces the island’s rocky northern coastline east. A number of routes currently operate from the port in Karlovasi throughout the week. Services hosted by Hellenic Seaways sail to several of the islands that speckle the Aegean Sea; including Chios, Limnos and the port-city of Mytilene on the isle of Lesbos to the north; and Mykonos, Syros and the town of Evdilos on Ikaria in the west. A couple of other routes head to the city district of Piraeus and the town of Kavala further away on the Greek mainland.
Most famous for being the setting for the Book of Revelation, Patmos still maintains its spirituality among the modernisation inevitably caused by the growing tourism industry. The harbour attracts the main block of tourists, especially in the warmer months where the restaurants offer picturesque views whilst serving delicious sea food fresh from the waters. To form a taste of the traditional values associated with Patmos, head to the surrounding villages that provide an insight into the island’s history whilst basking in the warm, welcoming atmosphere. After exploring the history of Patmos, it is worthwhile heading to the coastline to enjoy the golden sands and azure blue waters that encompass the island. Psili Ammos Beach is the most popular with visitors, offering a particularly mountainous landscape that is perfect for embarking on a leisurely stroll under the afternoon sun. The entire island is littered in challenging walking trails and steep hills, so it’s the perfect place to escape the stress of the modern world.
Patmos is fairly small so it is possible to cover much of the island by foot. Alternatively, there are taxis readily available.
