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Acropolis Museum
World-class museum for Acropolis finds, with superb archaic sculptures and Parthenon marbles displayed in a striking modern building.
Cheapest price on Sep 17
$59
Average ticket price on Sep 17
$95
Fastest journey on Sep 17
5 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
6 h 5 m
Ferries on Sep 17
6
Distance
231 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Thira to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thira to Athens will cost around $95 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 6 ferries from Thira to Athens, including 6 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct ferries cover the 231 km distance in an average of 6 h 5 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest ferries will take 7 h 35 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.
DIONISIOS SOLOMOS
BLUE STAR DELOS
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE JET 2
OLYMPIC CHAMPION JET
EUROCHAMPION JET 2
OLYMPIC CHAMPION JET
EUROCHAMPION JET 2
CHAMPION JET 1
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE JET 2
BLUE STAR DELOSOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Thira to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of $98 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the ferry is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $98, while a flight costs an average of $134.
Distance: 124 nautical miles (231 km)
| Ferry | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
$98 Average price Cheapest | $134 Average price |
7h 38m Average total duration 6h 38m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular ferry company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Thira to Athens:
A ferry is $36 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Thira to Athens costing on average $134.
Other travel options to Athens take longer:
Ferry takes on average 6h 38m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 6h10 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 7h50 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 5h35 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 5h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 7h25 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Golden Star Ferries | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 6h05 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 7h50 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 7h35 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 6h30 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 6h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 5h25 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Fast Ferries | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 10h45 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sun |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 5h35 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 5h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 7h50 | Sailing Days Fri |
The table below shows live departures for Thira to Athens ferries for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CHAMPION JET 1 | 8:10 AM Athinios Port | 5h40 | 1:50 PM Port of Piraeus | 0 transfersDirect | |
DIONISIOS SOLOMOS | 9:00 AM Athinios Port | 12h05 | 9:05 PM Port of Piraeus | 0 transfersDirect | |
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE JET 2 | 9:50 AM Athinios Port | 6h00 | 3:50 PM Port of Piraeus | 0 transfersDirect | |
EUROCHAMPION JET 2 | 1:15 PM Athinios Port | 5h40 | 6:55 PM Port of Piraeus | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLYMPIC CHAMPION JET | 2:50 PM Athinios Port | 5h30 | 8:20 PM Port of Piraeus | 0 transfersDirect | |
BLUE STAR DELOS | 3:45 PM Athinios Port | 7h35 | 11:20 PM Port of Piraeus | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Ferries from Thira to Athens run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 38m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $57 but you can travel from only $28 by flight.
There are 7 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:01, the last at 23:15. The fastest ferry covers the 124 nautical miles (231 km) distance in 5h 25m. There are 3 sailings per week. Ferries from Thira to Athens are available to foot passengers.




Distance 124 nautical miles (231 km) |
Average sailing duration 6h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $57 |
Ferries per day 7 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 3 |
Fastest ferry 5h 25m |
First ferry 12:01 AM |
Last ferry 11:15 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thira to Athens by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Athens, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Thira to Athens ferries use the Thira Santorini Port to Port of Piraeus port pair, with some services arriving at Port of Rafina. Use this guide to compare Thira and Athens ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Port of Piraeus has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km), To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km), Rouan Thai (0.7km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in passenger terminals.
Ticket office support is available at Port of Piraeus.
Available at Port of Piraeus: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Piraeus.
Port of Rafina has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: To Steki tou Andrea (0.3km), Agoni Grammi (0.4km), To Limeni (0.5km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Port of Rafina.
Available at Port of Rafina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Rafina.
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