How to travel from Piraeus to Santorini (Island)

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Compare ferry and flight for Piraeus to Santorini (Island)

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Piraeus to Santorini (Island) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $57. 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 $57, and a flight costs an average of $48.

Distance: 146 miles (236 km)

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from Piraeus to Santorini (Island)

How to get from Piraeus to Santorini (Island) by train, bus or flight.

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ferry

The best way to travel from Piraeus to Santorini (Island) is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Blue Star FerriesBLUE STAR 1
07:25AM7h45
Port of Piraeus
03:10PMAthinios Port
$811One-way
0 transfers

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Blue Star FerriesBLUE STAR 1
07:25AM7h45
Port of Piraeus
03:10PMAthinios Port
$811One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Blue Star FerriesBLUE STAR 1
07:25AM7h45
Port of Piraeus
03:10PMAthinios Port
$811One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Piraeus to Santorini (Island)

Travel to Santorini (Island) 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 Piraeus to Santorini (Island).

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There are 2 options to travel between Piraeus and Santorini (Island) including taking a ferry and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Piraeus to Santorini (Island) is a flight with an average price of $48 (€39).

This is compared to other travel options from Piraeus to Santorini (Island):

A flight is $9 (€8) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Piraeus to Santorini (Island) costing on average $57 (€47).

The fastest way to travel from Piraeus to Santorini (Island) is by flight with an average journey time of 45m.

Other travel options to Santorini (Island) take longer:

Ferry takes on average 6h 10m.

The distance from Piraeus to Santorini (Island) is approximately 146 miles (236 km).
The average frequency per day from Piraeus to Santorini (Island) is:
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 6 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Piraeus and Santorini (Island) as scheduled services by ferry and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Piraeus to Santorini (Island):
  • Flights mostly depart from Athens International Airport and arrive in Santorini (Thira) National Airport.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Piraeus and arrive in Athinios Port.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Piraeus to Santorini (Island), then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Aegeon Pelagos, Aegean Sea Lines to go to Santorini (Island) by ferry.
  • Travel with Volotea, Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, Olympic Air to go to Santorini (Island) by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Piraeus to Santorini (Island) with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct ferries per day with Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines.
  • 8 direct flights per day with Volotea, Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, Olympic Air.
Omio customers who travel from Piraeus to Santorini (Island) often also extend their vacation to go to Athens, Mykonos, Crete (Island), Milos (Island), Ios. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Santorini (Island) and these popular destinations at a great price.

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