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

The cheapest way to get from Santorini Island to Athens is to car ferry via Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL (Άθενς, Λεωφόρου Κηφισού - ΚΤΕΛ ΚΗΦΙΣΟΥ) which costs €50 and takes 11h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santorini Island to Athens is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs €45 - €130.

Is there a direct ferry between Santorini Island and Athens?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Thira Santorini Port and arriving at Port of Piraeus. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Santorini Island to Athens?

The distance between Santorini Island and Athens is 251 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Santorini Island to Athens?

Book your Santorini Island to Athens ferry tickets online with Omio.

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

The best way to get from Santorini Island to Athens without a car is to car ferry which takes 5h 10m and costs €55 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Santorini Island to Athens, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12325+ hotels available in Athens.

Santorini Island to Athens - 5 ways to travel via plane, car ferry, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Santorini Island to Athens by plane, car ferry, 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 Santorini (JTR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)JTR - ATH
1h 41m
€46–127
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Port of PiraeusBsf
7h 45m
€45–60
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Port of Piraeus
5h 10m
€55–90
Car ferry via Páros
1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Paros
2. Take the car ferry from Paros to Port of Piraeus
5h 50m
€117–135
Car ferry via Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL (Άθενς, Λεωφόρου Κηφισού - ΚΤΕΛ ΚΗΦΙΣΟΥ)
1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Port of Piraeus
11h 51m
€50

Santorini Island to Athens by car ferry

12Weekly Car ferry

5h 10mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 250.8 km
Duration: 1h 41m

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

Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santorini (JTR) to Athens International Airport (ATH) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Seajets operates a car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Port of Piraeus twice daily. Tickets cost €55–90 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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