Santorini (Thira) – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferries to Athens
Santorini (Thira) – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferries to Athens
The Santorini (Thira) Athens (Piraeus) ferry is serviced by 3 ferry companies; Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Cyclades Fast Ferries.Santorini (Thira) Athens (Piraeus) ferries take around 5 hours 40 minutes. The ferry costs between €91.69 and €368.21, 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 Santorini (Thira) to Athens (Piraeus).
The first Santorini (Thira) Athens (Piraeus) ferry typically departs from Santorini (Thira) at around 00:10. The last ferry usually departs at 21:40.
The Santorini (Thira) Athens (Piraeus) ferry trip can take around 5 hours 40 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 5 hours. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 39 weekly sailings from Santorini (Thira) to Athens (Piraeus) provided by Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Cyclades Fast Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Blue Star Ferries provide 15 sailings weekly. SeaJets provide 22 sailings weekly. Cyclades Fast Ferries provide 11 sailings weekly.
Santorini (Thira) Athens (Piraeus) ferry prices typically range between 92€* and 368€*. The average price is typically 181€*. The cheapest Santorini (Thira) Athens (Piraeus) ferry prices start from 92€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 180€*. The average price for a car is 490€*.
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 Santorini (Thira) to Athens (Piraeus) 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 Santorini (Thira) and Athens (Piraeus). Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Santorini (Thira) and Athens (Piraeus).
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Cyclades Fast Ferries ferries between Santorini (Thira) and Athens (Piraeus).
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Santorini (Thira) to Athens (Piraeus) 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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| Santorini (Thira) - Athens (Piraeus) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Zante Ferries | |
| Average Price | 158 €* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 8 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 5h 42m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 5h 0m | |
| First Ferry | 03:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 16:00 | |
| Distance | 137 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Located in the southern Aegean Sea is the Greek island of Santorini and lies around 200 km to the south east of the Greek mainland. It forms part of the Cycladic group of islands and is the only location in Europe to have a hot desert climate. A popular pastime for visitors to Santorini is to take a cruise to the island's three islets, which were created in ancient times during a volcanic eruption. The islets are called Nea Kammeni, Palea Kammeni and Thirassia and provide an excellent vantage point for visitors to see the volcano, being located to the west of the island. The island's capital is Fira and is full of typical Cycladic houses with whitewashed walls, blue domed churches and stepped streets full of shops, cafes, restaurants and bars.
The island of Santorini has two ports. The main port is Athinios, where all the ferry and commercial boats arrive. There is also the Old Port which is mostly used for cruise ships. From the main port, ferries can be taken to Piraeus, Rafina and to the other islands in the Cyclades. Both conventional and high speed ferries operate on these routes.
The Greek city and port of Piraeus is one of the largest ports in the whole of the Mediterranean, and the third largest in the world, and has become a major hub for the ferry network that spans the Aegean Sea. Piraeus is an important city in its own right despite the fact that it is frequently considered to be a suburb of Athens, the Greek capital, which is only a very short distance away. Despite its proximity to Athens, Piraeus' waterfront has its own distinct appearance and visitors will see that the most appealing parts of the city are located around its eastern quarter, alongside both Mikrolimano Harbour and Zea Marina. A popular event in Piraeus is the Ecocinema International Film Festival which is held annually in late February and is where a number of films are screened at the Atticon Cinema and the Cineac Cinema, which are both located in the city's Town Hall Square.
Full of restaurants, bars and nightclubs, the waterfront district was greatly redeveloped in time for the Athens Olympics and as a result a new harbour front promenade was created that is lined with trees and passes the medieval city walls. The walls serve as a reminder and as an insight into the city's rich past.
