What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Fira?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Fira is to ferry which costs €55 - €130 and takes 8h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Fira?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Fira is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs €45 - €150.

How far is it from Athens to Fira?

The distance between Athens and Fira is 255 km.

How do I travel from Athens to Fira without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Fira without a car is to bus and ferry and bus and car ferry which takes 15h 56m and costs €75 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Athens to Fira?

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Athens to Fira, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Fira?

There are 2564+ hotels available in Fira.

Athens to Fira - 5 ways to travel via plane, car ferry, bus and ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Fira 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)plane ATH - JTR
3h 35m
€45–142
Car ferry via Port Of Rafina
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Rafina to Thira Santorini Portcarferry
6h 4m
€101–200
Bus and ferry, bus, car ferry
1. Take the busferry from Port of Piraeus to Chaniabusferry
2. Take the bus from Chania to Heraklionbus
3. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Thira Santorini Portcarferry
15h 56m
€78–172
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thira Santorini Portcarferry
7h 57m
€92–235
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thira Santorini Portferry Bsf
8h 15m
€59–129

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

141Weekly Planes

50 minAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 255.1 km
Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Fira, Greece?

Ryanair, Sky Express, and Aegean Airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Santorini (JTR) hourly. Alternatively, Golden Star Ferries operates a car ferry from Port of Rafina to Thira Santorini Port once daily. Tickets cost €95–190 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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