The cheapest and fastest ferries from Santorini (Island) to Athens
Cheapest price
€59
Average price
€69
Fastest journey
5 h 55 m
Average duration
6 h 33 m
Ferries per day
3
Distance
234 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Santorini (Island) to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santorini (Island) to Athens will cost around €69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €59.
Of the 3 ferries that leave Santorini (Island) for Athens on Mon, Nov 10, 3 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 6 h 33 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 5 h 55 m .
On Mon, Nov 10 the slowest ferries will take 7 h 50 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 Santorini (Island) to Athens
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Santorini (Island) to Athens 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 53m. 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 €49.
Distance: 126 nautical miles (234 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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€59 Average price Cheapest | €146 Average price |
9h 42m Average total duration 8h 42m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 53m 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.
Santorini (Island) to Athens Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Fast Ferries | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 10h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 5h55 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 7h50 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 6h15 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 7h35 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 5h35 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 5h55 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Sun |
Live departures
Santorini (Island) to Athens ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Santorini (Island) to Athens 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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EUROCHAMPION JET | 12:10 PM Athinios Port | 5h55 | 6:05 PM Port of Piraeus | 0 transfersDirect | |
BLUE STAR DELOS | 1:45 PM Athinios Port | 7h35 | 9:20 PM Port of Piraeus | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, November 10 | |||||
BLUE STAR CHIOS | 2:35 AM Athinios Port | 5h55 | 8:30 AM Port of Piraeus | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Ferry from Santorini (Island) to Athens
Ferries from Santorini (Island) to Athens run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 42m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €47 if you book in advance.
There are 6 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 35m. There are 31 sailings per week. Ferries from Santorini (Island) to Athens are available to foot passengers.









Distance 126 nautical miles (234 km) |
Average sailing duration 8h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price €47 |
Ferries per day 6 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 31 |
Fastest ferry 5h 35m |
First ferry 00:01 |
Last ferry 23:25 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Seajets, Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegeon Pelagos, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Golden Star Ferries, Saos Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines from Santorini (Island) to AthensYou can travel by ferry between Santorini (Island) to Athens with Seajets, Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegeon Pelagos, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Golden Star Ferries, Saos Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines for as low as €47. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Aegeon Pelagos
Seajets
Blue Star Ferries
Zante Ferries
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
Golden Star Ferries
Saos Ferries
Fast Ferries
Aegean Sea Lines
FAQs: Ferry from Santorini (Island) to Athens
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santorini (Island) to Athens 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 Athens, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Athinios Port, which is located around 4.6 miles (7.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Piraeus, located 7.8 miles (12.5 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Santorini (Island) to Athens
- 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
- 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
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