There are 7 ways to get from Paris to Santorini Island by plane, train, bus, car ferry or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Train, bus, car ferry
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Take the train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
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Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Mannheim central bus station
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Take the bus from Mannheim to Thessaloniki
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Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Pireaus
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Take the car ferry from Piraeus to Santorini
Train, bus, car ferry via Belgrade
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Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourg Bahnhof
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Take the bus from Strasbourg Central Bus Station Place de l’Etoile to Belgrad Central Bus Station
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Take the bus from Beograd to Athens
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Take the car ferry from Piraeus to Santorini
Bus, car ferry via Zagreb
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Take the bus from Paris to Zagreb
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Take the bus from Zagreb Central Bus Station to Piraeus Port Astiggos
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Take the car ferry from Piraeus to Santorini
Bus, car ferry
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Take the bus from Paris to Sofia
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Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Piraeus Port Astiggos
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Take the car ferry from Piraeus to Santorini
Drive, car ferry
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Drive from Paris to Piraeus
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Take the car ferry from Piraeus to Santorini
Paris CDG (CDG) to Santorini (JTR) flights
The flight time between Paris CDG (CDG) and Santorini (JTR) is around 6h 21m and covers a distance of around 2322 km. This includes an average layover time of around 2h 1m. Services are operated by Air France, Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa and others. Typically 61 flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Santorini Island is to fly which costs €100 - €250 and takes 5h 57m.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Santorini Island is to fly which costs €95 - €270 and takes 5h 57m.
The distance between Paris and Santorini Island is 2328 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Santorini Island without a car is to train and bus and car ferry which takes 42h 42m and costs €290 - €550.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Paris to Santorini Island, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Paris CDG Airport to Santorini Airport is the direct flight which takes 3h 20m.
Santorini Island is 1h ahead of Paris. It is currently 1:19 AM in Paris and 2:19 AM in Santorini Island.
Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Sky Express and seven other airlines offer flights from Paris CDG Airport to Santorini Airport.
There are 955+ hotels available in Santorini Island. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris CDG Airport is to train which takes 34 min and costs €5 - €8.

- Distance: 2327.5 km
- Duration: 5h 57m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Santorini Island, Greece?
Air France, Aegean Airlines and nine other airlines fly from Magenta to Mesariá every 3 hours.

- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Santorini via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €400
Flights from Paris CDG to Santorini via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €900

- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Santorini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €440
Flights from Paris CDG to Santorini via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €440
Flights from Paris Orly to Santorini via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €1700

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Santorini via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €900
Flights from Paris CDG to Santorini via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €900
Flights from Paris Orly to Santorini via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €220 - €900

- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Santorini via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €250 - €1100

- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Santorini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €600

- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Santorini via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €370 - €1300

- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Paris CDG to Santorini via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €600

- Website
- jet2.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Santorini via Leeds Bradford
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €90 - €280

- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Santorini via Verona
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €170

- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Santorini via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €230

- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Santorini via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €210 - €900

- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Santorini via Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €490

- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Santorini via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €470

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €90 - €130
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Paris Est to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €75 - €110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris l'Est to Karlsruhe Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €80 - €100
- 1st Class
- €90 - €110
Train from Paris-Est to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70 - €95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €70 - €85
- 1st Class
- €80 - €95

France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €100
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €50 - €75
- Rail 1st Class
- €65 - €100

The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Paris-Est to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €120 - €230
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Mannheim central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6 - €8
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60 - €80
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- 2310-241545
- Website
- crazyholidays.gr
Bus from Mannheim to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €50 - €110
- Schedules at
- crazyholidays.gr
Bus from Beograd to Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45 - €150
- Schedules at
- crazyholidays.gr

- Phone
- +30 2310 510835
- contact@ktelthes.gr
- Website
- ktelthes.gr
Bus from Thessaloniki to Pireaus
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €39 - €42
- Schedules at
- ktelthes.gr


- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Zagreb Central Bus Station to Piraeus Port Astiggos
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45 - €70
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Piraeus Port Astiggos
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24 - €35
- Website
- Union Ivkoni

- Phone
- + 359/38/66 34 04
- georg_ltd@abv.bg
- Website
- georg-bg.com
Bus from Paris to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 36h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €220 - €280
- Schedules at
- georg-bg.com

- Phone
- +30 210 4121001
- info@seajets.gr
- Website
- seajets.gr
Car ferry from Piraeus to Santorini
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50 - €180
- Website
- Seajets
- Club Fare Diak.
- €60 - €90
- Deck Fare Economy
- €50 - €75
- Deck Fare Economy & Car less than 4.25m
- €120 - €180
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