The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Santorini (Island)
Cheapest price
€59
Average price
€67
Fastest journey
5 h 50 m
Average duration
7 h 34 m
Ferries per day
4
Distance
234 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Athens to Santorini (Island) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Athens to Santorini (Island) will cost around €67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €59.
Of the 4 ferries that leave Athens for Santorini (Island) on Mon, Nov 10, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Nov 10 the direct ferries cover the 234 km distance in an average of 7 h 34 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
On Mon, Nov 10 the slowest ferries will take 10 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare ferry and flight for Athens to Santorini (Island)
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Athens to Santorini (Island) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €47, and a flight costs an average of €25.
Distance: 126 nautical miles (234 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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€61 Average price Cheapest | €81 Average price |
9h 11m Average total duration 8h 11m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Athens to Santorini (Island) Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Fast Ferries | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 11h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Fri |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 7h45 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Fast Ferries | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 9h50 | Sailing Days Fri |
Live departures
Athens to Santorini (Island) ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Santorini (Island) ferries for today, Sunday, November 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:30 PM Athens | 9h15 | 11:45 PM Santorini (Island) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Athens | 9h15 | 12:45 AM Santorini (Island) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Athens | 9h10 | 4:10 AM Santorini (Island) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, November 10 | |||||
BLUE STAR DELOS | 5:25 AM Port of Piraeus | 7h45 | 1:10 PM Athinios Port | 0 transfersDirect | |
EUROCHAMPION JET | 6:00 AM Port of Piraeus | 5h50 | 11:50 AM Athinios Port | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Athens to Santorini (Island)
Ferries from Athens to Santorini (Island) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 8h 11m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €47 but you can travel from only €25 by flight.
There are 5 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:01, the last at 23:25. The fastest ferry covers the 126 nautical miles (234 km) distance in 5h 15m. There are 31 sailings per week. Ferries from Athens to Santorini (Island) are available to foot passengers.









Distance 126 nautical miles (234 km) |
Average sailing duration 8h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price €47 |
Ferries per day 5 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 31 |
Fastest ferry 5h 15m |
First ferry 00:01 |
Last ferry 23:25 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Seajets, Blue Star Ferries, Zante Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, Fast Ferries, Aegeon Pelagos, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Anek - Superfast, Aegean Sea Lines from Athens to Santorini (Island)You can travel by ferry between Athens to Santorini (Island) with Seajets, Blue Star Ferries, Zante Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, Fast Ferries, Aegeon Pelagos, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Anek - Superfast, Aegean Sea Lines for as low as €25. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Aegeon Pelagos
Seajets
Blue Star Ferries
Zante Ferries
Golden Star Ferries
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
Anek - Superfast
Fast Ferries
Aegean Sea Lines
FAQs: Ferry from Athens to Santorini (Island)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Athens to Santorini (Island) by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Santorini (Island), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Piraeus, which is located around 7.8 miles (12.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Athinios Port, located 4.6 miles (7.4 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Athens to Santorini (Island)
- 06:00-22:00 Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- To Steki tou Andrea (0.3km)
- Agoni Grammi (0.4km)
- To Limeni (0.5km)
- Main companies are Rafina Taxi and Taxi Athens.
- Free
- Bus Line 314, Rafina Bus Stop
- 06:00-22:00
- Saturday-Sunday: 06:00-20:00
- Free WiFi
- Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km)
- To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km)
- Rouan Thai (0.7km)
- Main companies are Piraeus Taxi and Athens Taxi.
- Free
- Metro Line 1, Piraeus Station
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Roka Kafeneio (0.6km)
- To Psaraki (0.8km)
- The Cave of Nikolas (0.9km)
- Main companies are Santorini Taxi and Thira Taxi.
- Free
- Bus Line: KTEL, Stop: Athinios Port
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