Cheapest price
$71
Average price
$114
Fastest journey
5 h 25 m
Average duration
5 h 39 m
Ferries per day
9
Distance
234 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Santorini to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santorini to Athens will cost around $114 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $71.
Of the 9 ferries that leave Santorini for Athens on Tue, Jul 15, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 15 the direct ferries cover the 234 km distance in an average of 5 h 39 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 5 h 25 m .
On Tue, Jul 15 the slowest ferries will take 6 h 5 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.
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Santorini to Athens 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 53m. 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 €34.
Distance: 126 nautical miles (234 km)
Ferry | Most popular Flight |
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€56 Average price Cheapest | €100 Average price |
9h 43m Average total duration 8h 43m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
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Operator Fast Ferries | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 9h20 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Golden Star Ferries | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 6h05 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 7h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 7h45 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 6h25 | Sailing Days Tue, Fri, Sun |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h40 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 5h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 5h30 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 5h30 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Fast Ferries | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 10h40 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 5h55 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 8h15 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 5h25 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 6h15 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Fast Ferries | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 5h35 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 5h25 | Sailing Days Tue, Fri |
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:50 AM Athinios Port | 5h40 | 12:30 PM Port of Piraeus | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:55 AM Athinios Port | 7h00 | 1:55 PM Port of Piraeus | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:15 AM Athinios Port | 5h35 | 3:50 PM Port of Piraeus | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:15 AM Athinios Port | 6h05 | 5:20 PM Port of Rafina | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Athinios Port | 5h25 | 4:55 PM Port of Piraeus | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Athinios Port | 7h45 | 8:15 PM Port of Piraeus | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tuesday, July 15 | |||||
![]() | 3:45 AM Athinios Port | 8h15 | 12:00 PM Port of Piraeus | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:20 AM Athinios Port | 5h30 | 10:50 AM Port of Piraeus | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Athinios Port | 10h40 | 4:40 PM Port of Piraeus | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Distance 126 nautical miles (234 km) |
Average sailing duration 8h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 (€47) |
Ferries per day 6 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 31 |
Fastest ferry 5h 35m |
First ferry 00:01 |
Last ferry 23:25 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
You can travel by ferry to Athens from Santorini (Island) with Seajets, Blue Star Ferries and Zante Ferries for as low as $31 (€25). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
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 Santorini (Island) to Athens with Seajets:
Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Athinios Port, which is located around 4.6 miles (7.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Piraeus, located 7.8 miles (12.5 km) away from the city centre.
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