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Ferry from Santorini (Thira) to Athens (Piraeus)

Depending on the season their are usually 4 daily and 29 weekly sailings between Santorini (Thira) and Athens (Piraeus). 3 ferry operators provide the ferries from Santorini (Thira) to Athens (Piraeus), Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Cyclades Fast Ferries. Santorini (Thira) Athens (Piraeus) ferries take around 6 hours 31 minutes. The ferry costs between $168.21 and $691.33, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Santorini (Thira) to Athens (Piraeus).

What's the ferry schedule from Santorini (Thira) to Athens (Piraeus)?

The earliest Santorini (Thira) Athens (Piraeus) ferry typically departs Santorini (Thira) at about 00:30 and the last ferry usually leaves at 23:25.

How long is the ferry from Santorini (Thira) to Athens (Piraeus)?

Ferries from Santorini (Thira) to Athens (Piraeus) sail in around 6 hours 31 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 5 hours. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Santorini (Thira) Athens (Piraeus) Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 29 weekly sailings from Santorini (Thira) to Athens (Piraeus) provided by Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Cyclades Fast Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.

Blue Star Ferries provide 10 sailings weekly. SeaJets provide 21 sailings weekly. Cyclades Fast Ferries provide 3 sailings weekly.

How much does the ferry cost fromSantorini (Thira) to Athens (Piraeus)?

The price of a ferry from Santorini (Thira) to Athens (Piraeus) typically range between $168.21* and $691.33*. On average the Santorini (Thira) Athens (Piraeus) ferry is $335.62*. The cheapest Santorini (Thira) Athens (Piraeus) ferry prices start from $168.21*. The average price for a foot passenger is $334.70*. The average price for a car is $889.06*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 February 2025.

What is the distance from Santorini (Thira) to Athens (Piraeus)?

The distance between Santorini (Thira) to Athens (Piraeus) is approximately 158 miles (254km) or 137 nautical miles.

Can I travel on the ferry from Santorini (Thira) to Athens (Piraeus) with a car?

Yes, Santorini (Thira) Athens (Piraeus) ferries allow cars onboard with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Cyclades Fast Ferries between Santorini (Thira) and Athens (Piraeus). To view car ferry tickets and prices between Santorini (Thira) and Athens (Piraeus) use our Deal Finder.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Santorini (Thira) to Athens (Piraeus)?

Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Cyclades Fast Ferries allow foot passengers on Santorini (Thira) Athens (Piraeus) ferries.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Santorini (Thira) to Athens (Piraeus)?

Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets allow pets on ferries from Santorini (Thira) to Athens (Piraeus). Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.

Santorini (Thira) to Athens (Piraeus) Ferry Alternatives

- Santorini (Thira) to Athens (Rafina)

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Cyclades Islands to Athens page.

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Santorini (Thira) Guide

Located in the southern Aegean Sea is the Greek island of Santorini and lies around 200 km to the south east of the Greek mainland. It forms part of the Cycladic group of islands and is the only location in Europe to have a hot desert climate. A popular pastime for visitors to Santorini is to take a cruise to the island's three islets, which were created in ancient times during a volcanic eruption. The islets are called Nea Kammeni, Palea Kammeni and Thirassia and provide an excellent vantage point for visitors to see the volcano, being located to the west of the island. The island's capital is Fira and is full of typical Cycladic houses with whitewashed walls, blue domed churches and stepped streets full of shops, cafes, restaurants and bars.

The island of Santorini has two ports. The main port is Athinios, where all the ferry and commercial boats arrive. There is also the Old Port which is mostly used for cruise ships. From the main port, ferries can be taken to Piraeus, Rafina and to the other islands in the Cyclades. Both conventional and high speed ferries operate on these routes.

Athens (Piraeus) Guide

The Greek city and port of Piraeus is one of the largest ports in the whole of the Mediterranean, and the third largest in the world, and has become a major hub for the ferry network that spans the Aegean Sea. Piraeus is an important city in its own right despite the fact that it is frequently considered to be a suburb of Athens, the Greek capital, which is only a very short distance away. Despite its proximity to Athens, Piraeus' waterfront has its own distinct appearance and visitors will see that the most appealing parts of the city are located around its eastern quarter, alongside both Mikrolimano Harbour and Zea Marina. A popular event in Piraeus is the Ecocinema International Film Festival which is held annually in late February and is where a number of films are screened at the Atticon Cinema and the Cineac Cinema, which are both located in the city's Town Hall Square.

Full of restaurants, bars and nightclubs, the waterfront district was greatly redeveloped in time for the Athens Olympics and as a result a new harbour front promenade was created that is lined with trees and passes the medieval city walls. The walls serve as a reminder and as an insight into the city's rich past.

Thira to Piraeus Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 17/02/2025 and 23/02/2025

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Sailing Days
Cyclades Fast Ferries	08:30	18:35	10 hours 5 minutes	Mon
Cyclades Fast Ferries	09:30	20:45	11 hours 15 minutes	Fri
Blue Star Ferries	15:30	23:20	7 hours 50 minutes	Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
Blue Star Ferries	15:45	23:20	7 hours 35 minutes	Mon, Wed, Fri