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Cheap ferry tickets from Santorini (Island) to Athens

Showing times and prices for 20 Jan

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Santorini (Island) to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Blue Star Ferries
15:307h50
Santorini (Island)
23:20Athens
£611One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
Blue Star Ferries
04:355h55
Santorini (Island)
10:30Athens
£611One-way
0 changes

Santorini (Island) to Athens Ferry Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationSailing Days
Operator
Fast Ferries
Departure Time
08:00
Arrival Time
18:50
Duration
10h50
Sailing Days
Tue, Sun
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
04:35
Arrival Time
10:30
Duration
5h55
Sailing Days
Mon
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
03:00
Arrival Time
09:15
Duration
6h15
Sailing Days
Wed
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
15:30
Arrival Time
23:20
Duration
7h50
Sailing Days
Mon, Fri, Sat
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
15:45
Arrival Time
23:20
Duration
7h35
Sailing Days
Tue, Sun
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
08:00
Arrival Time
13:35
Duration
5h35
Sailing Days
Fri

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How far in advance should I book ferry tickets from Santorini (Island) to Athens?

The best time to book your ferry from Santorini (Island) to Athens is days before departure. See how prices for ferries change on the Santorini (Island) to Athens route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Santorini (Island) to Athens per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your ferry from Santorini (Island) to Athens.

Fast ferry times from Santorini (Island) to Athens

Showing times and prices for 20 Jan

Fastest Journey

5 h 55 m

Average

6 h 53 m

Ferries per day

2

Distance

234 km

Of the 2 ferries that leave Santorini (Island) for Athens every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Blue Star Ferries
04:355h55
Santorini (Island)
10:30Athens
£611One-way
0 changes
2nd Fastest
Blue Star Ferries
15:307h50
Santorini (Island)
23:20Athens
£611One-way
0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Ferry from Santorini (Island) to Athens

Ferries from Santorini (Island) to Athens run on average 4 times per day, taking around 8h 33m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £30 by flight.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £30
Distance
234 km
Average ferry duration
8h 33m
Cheapest ticket price
£40
Ferries per day
4
Direct ferries
2
Ferry providers
10
Fastest ferry
5h 15m
First ferry
01:00
Last ferry
21:15
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £30

Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries, Seajets and Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) Santorini (Island) to Athens

You can travel by ferry to Athens from Santorini (Island) with Blue Star Ferries, Seajets and Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) for as low as £22. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

Blue Star Ferries, a prominent Greek ferry operator founded in 1965, offers a range of modern vessels including the Blue Star Delos, Blue Star Paros, and Blue Star Naxos, each featuring Economy, Business, and VIP classes. These ferries are equipped with amenities such as comfortable lounges, restaurants, cafés, and shops, ensuring a pleasant journey. Passengers can choose from various ticket types, including standard seats, private cabins, and vehicle transport options. Blue Star Ferries is renowned for its top routes, connecting Athens (Piraeus) to popular destinations like Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes, making it a preferred choice for travellers exploring the stunning Greek islands.

Santorini (Island) to Athens ferry information with Blue Star Ferries:

  • Average Duration: 5 h 40 min
  • Cheapest Price: £40
  • Blue Star Ferries frequency: 2 a day

FAQs: Santorini (Island) to Athens ferries

FAQs: Take the ferry from Santorini (Island) to Athens with ease. 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
Cheap ferry tickets from Santorini (Island) to Athens can start from as little as £22 when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for Santorini (Island) to Athens is £54; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by ferry from Santorini (Island) to Athens is 4 h 45 min   to travel the 145 mile long trip, with around there are 9 ferries per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first ferry from Santorini (Island) to Athens leaves at 00: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last ferry from Santorini (Island) to Athens leaves at 23: 30.
Yes, there are 5 direct ferries a day from Santorini (Island) to Athens with Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Zante Ferries or Golden Star Ferries. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct ferries.
Yes, you can book a cabin on sailings from Santorini (Island) to Athens with Blue Star Ferries or Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
Yes, travelling with a vehicle from Santorini (Island) to Athens is possible with Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Zante Ferries, Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries or Saos Ferries.
Yes, travelling as a foot passenger from Santorini (Island) to Athens is possible with Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Zante Ferries, Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries or Saos Ferries. We recommend arriving at least one hour before the trip if you are travelling on foot but please check specific times for each route. If you need to book your travel to the departure port, check our trains, buses, and flight options on Omio.
Take the Santorini (Island) to Athens ferry with Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Zante Ferries, Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries or Saos Ferries. However, it's always good to check out all possible ferry operators for the trip to Athens from Santorini (Island) as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Athinios Port, which is located around 4.5 miles (7.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Piraeus, located 7.8 miles (12.5 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Athens from Santorini (Island) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 45 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Santorini (Island) to Athens by ferry is March.
You have options as you can travel from Santorini (Island) to Athens 2 different ways: flight or ferry.

Important Stations and Airports in Santorini (Island) and Athens

Santorini
Athens
The major port for departures in Santorini is Thira Santorini Port. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Thira Santorini Port for your trip from Santorini to Athens.
Thira Santorini PortWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at port
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
Car connection
Epar.Od. Firon-Ormou Perissis, Exit Athinios Port
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi
Dining
Dining
  • Roka Kafeneio (0.6km)
  • To Psaraki (0.8km)
  • The Cave of Nikolas (0.9km)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Main companies are Santorini Taxi and Thira Taxi.
WC
WC
  • Free
Public transport options for Thira Santorini Port
  • Bus Line: KTEL, Stop: Athinios Port
The major port for arrivals in Athens is Port of Rafina. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Port of Rafina for your trip to Athens from Santorini.
Port of RafinaWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at port
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00 Monday - Sunday
Car connection
Via Marathonos Avenue, Exit Rafina
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi
Dining
Dining
  • To Steki tou Andrea (0.3km)
  • Agoni Grammi (0.4km)
  • To Limeni (0.5km)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Main companies are Rafina Taxi and Taxi Athens.
WC
WC
  • Free
Public transport options for Port of Rafina
  • Bus Line 314, Rafina Bus Stop
LavrioWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at port
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00 Monday - Sunday
Car connection
Leoforos Lavriou, Exit 2
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi
Dining
Dining
  • To Steki Tou Mina (0.3km)
  • To Perivoli (0.5km)
  • Ta Karnaria (0.7km)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Main companies are Lavrio Taxi and Laurium Taxi Services.
WC
WC
  • Free
Public transport options for Lavrio
  • Bus Line 120, Lavrio Port Stop
Port of PiraeusWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at port
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
  • Saturday-Sunday: 06:00-20:00
Car connection
Leoforos Posidonos, Exit to Akti Miaouli
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi
Dining
Dining
  • Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km)
  • To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km)
  • Rouan Thai (0.7km)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Main companies are Piraeus Taxi and Athens Taxi.
WC
WC
  • Free
Public transport options for Port of Piraeus
  • Metro Line 1, Piraeus Station

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