How to travel from Santorini (Island) to Athens

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Compare ferry and flight for Santorini (Island) to Athens

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Santorini (Island) to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $58. 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 $58, and a flight costs an average of $44.

Distance: 145 miles (234 km)

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$70

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Cheapest

$96

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9h 44m

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8h 44m

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3h 53m

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53m

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0.0 - 0.2kg

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0.7 - 1.4kg

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from Santorini (Island) to Athens

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

Our recommendation

ferry

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

Fast FerriesEKATERINI P.
09:00AM12h05
Athinios Port
09:05PMPort of Piraeus
$741One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Fast FerriesEKATERINI P.
09:00AM12h05
Athinios Port
09:05PMPort of Piraeus
$741One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Aegean AirlinesA3355
11:55AM0h45
Santorini (Thira) National Airport
12:40PMAthens International Airport
$3881One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Aegean AirlinesA3359
06:30PM1h00
Santorini (Thira) National Airport
07:30PMAthens International Airport
$1251One-way
0 transfers
sky expressGQ341
09:00AM0h55
Santorini (Thira) National Airport
09:55AMAthens International Airport
$2031One-way
0 transfers
sky expressGQ351
05:05PM0h55
Santorini (Thira) National Airport
06:00PMAthens International Airport
$2031One-way
0 transfers
Blue Star FerriesBLUE STAR 1
03:45PM7h35
Athinios Port
11:20PMPort of Piraeus
$911One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Santorini (Island) to Athens

Travel to Athens 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 Santorini (Island) to Athens.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Santorini (Island) and Athens including taking a ferry and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Santorini (Island) to Athens is a flight with an average price of $44 (€35).

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

A flight is $14 (€11) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Santorini (Island) to Athens costing on average $58 (€47).

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

Other travel options to Athens take longer:

Ferry takes on average 5h 35m.

The distance from Santorini (Island) to Athens is approximately 145 miles (234 km).
The average frequency per day from Santorini (Island) to Athens is:
  • Around 9 flights per day.
  • Around 6 ferries per day.

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

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