Athens to Santorini ferry with Seajets

Thu, Jul 10
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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Santorini

Showing times and prices for Jul 10

Cheapest price

$65

Average price

$120

Fastest journey

5 h

Average duration

5 h 30 m

Ferries per day

8

Distance

234 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Athens to Santorini is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Athens to Santorini will cost around $120 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $65.

Fast ferries

Of the 8 ferries that leave Athens for Santorini on Thu, Jul 10, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Jul 10 the direct ferries cover the 234 km distance in an average of 5 h 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 5 h .

On Thu, Jul 10 the slowest ferries will take 6 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Blue Star FerriesBLUE STAR 1
05:30PM9h15
Port of Piraeus
02:45AMAthinios Port
$651One-way
0 transfers
Blue Star FerriesBLUE STAR DELOS
07:25AM7h25
Port of Piraeus
02:50PMAthinios Port
$901One-way
0 transfers
Golden Star FerriesSUPEREXPRESS
07:20AM5h20
Port of Rafina
12:40PMAthinios Port
$1151One-way
0 transfers
Blue Star FerriesHIGHSPEED 4
08:30AM6h50
Port of Piraeus
03:20PMAthinios Port
$1231One-way
0 transfers
SeajetsCHAMPION JET 2
03:15PM6h20
Port of Piraeus
09:35PMAthinios Port
$1251One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare ferry and flight for Athens to Santorini

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Athens to Santorini among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €47, and a flight costs an average of €32.

Distance: 126 nautical miles (234 km)

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Flight

€58

Average price

Cheapest

€88

Average price

9h 12m

Average total duration

8h 12m

Onboard

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1h 0m

Additional time*

3h 52m

Average total duration

Fastest

52m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.7 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

Seajets

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Volotea

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Athens to Santorini Ferry Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationSailing Days
Operator
Fast Ferries
Departure Time
02:15PM
Arrival Time
01:00AM
Duration
10h45
Sailing Days
Mon
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
05:00PM
Arrival Time
11:10PM
Duration
6h10
Sailing Days
Mon, Fri
Operator
Seajets
Departure Time
09:00AM
Arrival Time
02:15PM
Duration
5h15
Sailing Days
Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun
Operator
Golden Star Ferries
Departure Time
07:20AM
Arrival Time
12:40PM
Duration
5h20
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Operator
Seajets
Departure Time
09:15AM
Arrival Time
02:50PM
Duration
5h35
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
08:45AM
Arrival Time
03:45PM
Duration
7h00
Sailing Days
Tue, Fri, Sun
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
05:30PM
Arrival Time
02:20AM
Duration
8h50
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
08:30AM
Arrival Time
03:20PM
Duration
6h50
Sailing Days
Mon, Thu, Sat
Operator
Seajets
Departure Time
03:15PM
Arrival Time
09:35PM
Duration
6h20
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Operator
Seajets
Departure Time
07:00AM
Arrival Time
12:00PM
Duration
5h00
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Operator
Fast Ferries
Departure Time
07:00AM
Arrival Time
04:55PM
Duration
9h55
Sailing Days
Fri
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
07:25AM
Arrival Time
02:50PM
Duration
7h25
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Live departures

Athens to Santorini ferry times

Showing ferries for tomorrow, Thursday, July 10
Last updated at 9:21 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
seajetsEUROCHAMPION JET4:00 AM Port of Piraeus
5h00
9:00 AM Athinios Port0 transfersDirect
golden_star_ferriesSUPEREXPRESS4:20 AM Port of Rafina
5h20
9:40 AM Athinios Port0 transfersDirect
blue_star_ferriesBLUE STAR DELOS4:25 AM Port of Piraeus
7h25
11:50 AM Athinios Port0 transfersDirect
blue_star_ferriesHIGHSPEED 45:30 AM Port of Piraeus
6h50
12:20 PM Athinios Port0 transfersDirect
seajetsOLYMPIC CHAMPION JET6:00 AM Port of Piraeus
5h15
11:15 AM Athinios Port0 transfersDirect
seajetsCHAMPIONS LEAGUE JET 16:15 AM Port of Piraeus
5h35
11:50 AM Athinios Port0 transfersDirect
seajetsCHAMPION JET 212:15 PM Port of Piraeus
6h20
6:35 PM Athinios Port0 transfersDirect
blue_star_ferriesBLUE STAR 12:30 PM Port of Piraeus
9h15
11:45 PM Athinios Port0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book ferry tickets from Athens to Santorini?

The best time to book your ferry from Athens to Santorini is 6 days before departure. See how prices for ferries change on the Athens to Santorini route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Athens to Santorini per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your ferry from Athens to Santorini.

Offers and deals from Athens to Santorini

Discover the offers available on trains covering the route from Athens to Santorini and choose the solutions that best suit your needs. Below, you will find a selection of the most popular offers proposed by Seajets, Golden Star Ferries

Up to 30% off
30% off with Seajets
SeaJets helps you explore Greek islands including: Sporades archipelago: 20% off your 2024 return tickets on superfast ferries from mainland Greece to Alonissos, Skopelos and Skiathos - as well as on many inter-island crossings. Book by 15th of June 2024. Discover Crete: Foot passengers can get 30% off on their 2024 return tickets between Athens (Piraeus) and Chania. Valid until further notice.
Up to 30% off
30% off return with Golden Star Ferries
Golden Star Ferries runs regular crossings between Rafina on the mainland and the Cyclades along with inter-island crossings. Get 30% off the return trip when booking a same-day return trip to any of Mykonos, Santorini, Paros, Andros, Tinos or Ios. Let the island hopping commence!

Journey information

Overview: Ferry from Athens to Santorini

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Ferries from Athens to Santorini run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 12m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $58 (€47) but you can travel from only $40 (€32) by flight.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $40 (€32)
Official Omio partners on this route
Seajets
Blue Star Ferries
Zante Ferries
Aegeon Pelagos
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
Golden Star Ferries
Fast Ferries
Anek - Superfast
Aegean Sea Lines
Distance
126 nautical miles (234 km)
Average sailing duration
8h 12m
Cheapest ticket price
$58 (€47)
Ferries per day
6
Direct ferries
Available
Average weekly sailings
32
Fastest ferry
5h 15m
First ferry
00:01
Last ferry
23:25
Cabins
Available
Vehicles
Available
Foot passengers
Available
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $40 (€32)

Ferry operators: Seajets, Blue Star Ferries and Zante Ferries from Athens to Santorini (Island)

Seajets, Blue Star Ferries and Zante Ferries ferries will get you from Athens to Santorini (Island) from $57 (€46). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best ferry times and tickets for your trip.

Seajets is a Greek ferry company that operates a fleet of high-speed catamaran ferries that provide transportation services for passengers and vehicles across the Aegean Sea. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Piraeus, Greece. Seajets operates ferry services between the Greek mainland and the Cyclades, Dodecanese, and Northern Aegean islands. They offer frequent daily departures and a wide range of routes, making it a convenient and efficient way to travel between the islands.

Ferry information from Athens to Santorini (Island) with Seajets:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 50 min
  • Cheapest Price: $203
  • Seajets frequency: 2 a day

FAQs: Ferry from Athens to Santorini

FAQs: Take the ferry to Santorini easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Athens to Santorini.
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Popular ports from Athens to Santorini

Athens
Santorini
The major port for departures in Athens is Port of Rafina. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Port of Rafina for your trip from Athens to Santorini.
Amenities at port
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00 Monday - Sunday
carConnection
Car connection
Via Marathonos Avenue, Exit Rafina
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi
Dining
Dining
  • To Steki tou Andrea (0.3km)
  • Agoni Grammi (0.4km)
  • To Limeni (0.5km)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Main companies are Rafina Taxi and Taxi Athens.
WC
WC
  • Free
Public transit options for Port of Rafina
  • Bus Line 314, Rafina Bus Stop
Amenities at port
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
  • Saturday-Sunday: 06:00-20:00
carConnection
Car connection
Leoforos Posidonos, Exit to Akti Miaouli
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi
Dining
Dining
  • Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km)
  • To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km)
  • Rouan Thai (0.7km)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Main companies are Piraeus Taxi and Athens Taxi.
WC
WC
  • Free
Public transit options for Port of Piraeus
  • Metro Line 1, Piraeus Station
The major port for arrivals in Santorini is Thira Santorini Port. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Thira Santorini Port for your trip to Santorini from Athens.
Amenities at port
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
carConnection
Car connection
Epar.Od. Firon-Ormou Perissis, Exit Athinios Port
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi
Dining
Dining
  • Roka Kafeneio (0.6km)
  • To Psaraki (0.8km)
  • The Cave of Nikolas (0.9km)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Main companies are Santorini Taxi and Thira Taxi.
WC
WC
  • Free
Public transit options for Thira Santorini Port
  • Bus Line: KTEL, Stop: Athinios Port

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