Athens (Piraeus) – Santorini (Thira)
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Athens (Piraeus) – Santorini (Thira)
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
The Athens (Piraeus) Santorini (Thira) ferry is serviced by 3 ferry companies; Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Cyclades Fast Ferries.Athens (Piraeus) Santorini (Thira) ferries take around 6 hours 20 minutes. The ferry costs between €93.52 and €479.78, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Santorini (Thira).
The first Athens (Piraeus) Santorini (Thira) ferry typically departs from Athens (Piraeus) at around 01:00. The last ferry usually departs at 23:59.
The Athens (Piraeus) Santorini (Thira) ferry trip can take around 6 hours 20 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 5 hours. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 35 weekly sailings from Athens (Piraeus) to Santorini (Thira) provided by Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Cyclades Fast Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Blue Star Ferries provide 13 sailings weekly. SeaJets provide 20 sailings weekly. Cyclades Fast Ferries provide 10 sailings weekly.
Athens (Piraeus) Santorini (Thira) ferry prices typically range between 94€* and 480€*. The average price is typically 193€*. The cheapest Athens (Piraeus) Santorini (Thira) ferry prices start from 94€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 188€*. The average price for a car is 553€*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 April 2025.
The distance between Athens (Piraeus) to Santorini (Thira) is approximately 157.8 miles (254.0km) or 137.1 nautical miles.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Cyclades Fast Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Santorini (Thira). Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Santorini (Thira).
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Cyclades Fast Ferries ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Santorini (Thira).
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Athens (Piraeus) to Santorini (Thira) with Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Athens (Piraeus) - Santorini (Thira) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Zante Ferries | |
| Average Price | 192 €* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 9 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 5h 36m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 4h 30m | |
| First Ferry | 07:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 22:00 | |
| Distance | 137 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The port city of Piraeus in Greece lies on the Saronic Gulf in the Attica region of the country and forms part of the Athens urban area, with the centre of Athens located some 12 km from the port. The centre of Piraeus is generally congested with traffic and tends not to be place where tourists would go. The area has many of the facilities you would expect of a non-tourist town: banks, public buildings, pedestrian areas, shopping streets and the like. The area around Zea Marina and Mikrolimano Harbour are perhaps the most attractive part of Piraeus and have a good selection of restaurants, cafes and bars.
Piraeus is Greece's main port and the largest in Europe and the third largest in the world. Unsurprisingly, it is the hub of Greece's maritime industries and the base for its merchant navy. Having recently undergone a refurbishment, facilities at the port have improved and include ATM's, bureau de change, restaurants, cafes, bars and a number of travel agencies selling ferry tickets. destinations served by the port include the island of Crete, the Cyclades Islands, the Dodecanese Islands, the eastern parts of Greece and parts of the northern and eastern Aegean Sea.
The Greek island of Santorini is one of the Cyclades group of islands that lies in the south Aegean Sea. The island has very much been shaped by its volcanic past which has created a rather unusual landscape in places. A popular site on the island is the water filled 'Caldera' crater and is surrounded by a wall of colourful cliffs which are packed full of charming houses. The island is also known for its lovely beaches, its busy port, its archaeological finds and the wonderful sunsets which are best viewed from the village of Oia, on the island's northernmost tip.
The island's beaches are distinctive in that they are mainly made up of dark volcanic sands, which can get very hot during the summer, and therefore a sun lounger or towel are an essential piece of kit. The best beaches tend to be located around the eastern coastline and always popular is the stretch found at Perissa. However, a little to the south is Perivolos Beach which is also lovely as is Red Beach which is close to ancient Akrotiri, where the red cliffs are hard to miss.
