Vathi – Patmos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Vathi – Patmos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
There are around 2 weekly sailings from Vathi to Patmos. The Vathi Patmos ferry is operated by
Ferries from Vathi to Patmos typically depart from Vathi at around 03:15. The average sailing time of a Patmos Vathi ferry is approximately 3h 28m.
Ferry prices for Vathi Patmos ferries typically range between €33* and €241*. The average price is around €122*. The cheapest ferry prices from Vathi to Patmos start from €33*. The average price for a foot passenger is €110*. The average price for a car ferry is €226*.
Pricing will vary by season and depend on the number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.
The distance between Vathi to Patmos is approximately 39.7 miles (63.9km), or 34.5 nautical miles.
Yes, Hellenic Seaways offer a car ferry from Vathi to Patmos. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Vathi and Patmos.
Yes, foot passengers can travel on ferries from Vathi to Patmos with Hellenic Seaways.
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| Vathi - Patmos Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Hellenic Seaways | |
| Average Price | 122 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3h 28m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2h 45m | |
| First Ferry | 03:15 | |
| Last Ferry | 14:20 | |
| Distance | 34 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-08-12.
The town of Vathi is located on the Greek island of Samos, which lies in the north Aegean Sea, and is the island's largest town and capital. The town was built around a large bay and is full of Aegean colour and atmosphere which is just as well as tourism is the town's main source of income. The town is also home to one of three ports on the island and is located in the centre of the eastern part of the bay which is also called Vathi. Limin Vatheos or Kato Vathi, as the locals call it, is the most lively place on the island, especially during the summer tourist season. There have been many archaeological finds on the island that bear testament to the island's past. Popular with tourists is the historic church of Agios Spyridon, the building that housed the Parliament, the Town Hall and the Archaeological and the Byzantine Museum which are all evidence of the historic past of the island.
From the town's port, ferry services operate to the Greek mainland and to many other Greek islands with conventional and high speed ferries. Destinations include Piraeus, Icaria, Chios, Mytiline, the Cyclades, the islands of the North Aegean and the Dodecanese Islands.
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.
