What is the cheapest way to get from Athens Center to Santorini Island?

The cheapest way to get from Athens Center to Santorini Island is to ferry which costs €45 - €65 and takes 8h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens Center to Santorini Island?

The fastest way to get from Athens Center to Santorini Island is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs €40 - €140.

How far is it from Athens Center to Santorini Island?

The distance between Athens Center and Santorini Island is 250 km.

How do I travel from Athens Center to Santorini Island without a car?

The best way to get from Athens Center to Santorini Island without a car is to bus and ferry and bus and car ferry which takes 15h 42m and costs €120 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Athens Center to Santorini Island?

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Athens Center to Santorini Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Santorini Island?

There are 2111+ hotels available in Santorini Island.

Athens Center to Santorini Island - 4 ways to travel via plane, and car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Athens Center to Santorini Island by plane, car ferry, busferry, bus, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Santorini (JTR)ATH - JTR
2h 25m
€44–139
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thira Santorini Port
5h 22m
€58–96
Bus and ferry, bus, car ferry
1. Take the busferry from Port of Piraeus to Chania
2. Take the bus from Chania to Heraklion
3. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Thira Santorini Port
15h 42m
€122–136
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thira Santorini PortBsf
8h 48m
€46–61

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Santorini (JTR) flights

87Weekly Planes

51 minAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 249.9 km
Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Athens Center, Greece and Santorini Island, Greece?

Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, and Sky Express fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Santorini (JTR) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Seajets operates a car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thira Santorini Port 3 times a day. Tickets cost €55–90 and the journey takes 5h.

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