Depending on the season their are usually 5 daily and 35 weekly sailings between Athens (Piraeus) and Santorini (Thira). 8 ferry operators provide ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Santorini (Thira), Aegean Sea Lines, Anek Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Sea Speed Ferries, SeaJets & Zante Ferries. Athens (Piraeus) Santorini (Thira) Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
The earliest Athens (Piraeus) Santorini (Thira) ferry typically departs Athens (Piraeus) at about 07:00. The average sailing time of a ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Santorini (Thira) is approximately 6h 19m and the fastest sailing time is approximately 4h 40m.
Ferry prices for a ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Santorini (Thira) typically range between $149* and $651*. On average the Athens (Piraeus) Santorini (Thira) ferry is $361*. The cheapest Athens (Piraeus) Santorini (Thira) ferry prices start from $76*. The average price for a foot passenger is $336*. The average price for a Athens (Piraeus) Santorini (Thira) car ferry is $871*.
Ferry prices may differ by season and depend on various factors, such as number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.
The distance between Athens (Piraeus) and Santorini (Thira) is approximately 157.8 miles (253.9km), or 137.1 nautical miles.
Yes, there is a car ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Santorini (Thira) provided by Aegean Sea Lines, Anek Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Sea Speed Ferries, SeaJets, Zante Ferries. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and tickets for car ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Santorini (Thira).
Yes, Athens (Piraeus) Santorini (Thira) ferries allow foot passengers. You can travel as a foot passenger from Athens (Piraeus) to Santorini (Thira) with Aegean Sea Lines, Anek Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Sea Speed Ferries, SeaJets, Zante Ferries.
| Athens (Piraeus) - Santorini (Thira) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 8 | |
| Operators | Aegean Sea Lines, Anek Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Sea Speed Ferries, SeaJets & Zante Ferries | |
| Average Price | A$357* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 5 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 35 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 6h 19m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 4h 40m | |
| First Ferry | 07:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 18:01 | |
| Distance | 137 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-04-02.
The port city of Piraeus in Greece lies on the Saronic Gulf in the Attica region of the country and forms part of the Athens urban area, with the centre of Athens located some 12 km from the port. The centre of Piraeus is generally congested with traffic and tends not to be place where tourists would go. The area has many of the facilities you would expect of a non-tourist town: banks, public buildings, pedestrian areas, shopping streets and the like. The area around Zea Marina and Mikrolimano Harbour are perhaps the most attractive part of Piraeus and have a good selection of restaurants, cafes and bars.
Piraeus is Greece's main port and the largest in Europe and the third largest in the world. Unsurprisingly, it is the hub of Greece's maritime industries and the base for its merchant navy. Having recently undergone a refurbishment, facilities at the port have improved and include ATM's, bureau de change, restaurants, cafes, bars and a number of travel agencies selling ferry tickets. destinations served by the port include the island of Crete, the Cyclades Islands, the Dodecanese Islands, the eastern parts of Greece and parts of the northern and eastern Aegean Sea.
The Greek island of Santorini is one of the Cyclades group of islands that lies in the south Aegean Sea. The island has very much been shaped by its volcanic past which has created a rather unusual landscape in places. A popular site on the island is the water filled 'Caldera' crater and is surrounded by a wall of colourful cliffs which are packed full of charming houses. The island is also known for its lovely beaches, its busy port, its archaeological finds and the wonderful sunsets which are best viewed from the village of Oia, on the island's northernmost tip.
The island's beaches are distinctive in that they are mainly made up of dark volcanic sands, which can get very hot during the summer, and therefore a sun lounger or towel are an essential piece of kit. The best beaches tend to be located around the eastern coastline and always popular is the stretch found at Perissa. However, a little to the south is Perivolos Beach which is also lovely as is Red Beach which is close to ancient Akrotiri, where the red cliffs are hard to miss.
Timetables between 29/4/2024 and 5/5/2024
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SeaJets | 07:00 | 11:40 | 4 hours 40 minutes | Sun |
| SeaJets | 07:00 | 11:50 | 4 hours 50 minutes | Mon, Sat |
| SeaJets | 07:00 | 12:25 | 5 hours 25 minutes | Fri |
| SeaJets | 07:00 | 12:35 | 5 hours 35 minutes | Wed |
| Zante Ferries | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10 hours | Sat |
| Blue Star Ferries | 07:25 | 15:10 | 7 hours 45 minutes | Tue, Sat, Sun |
| Blue Star Ferries | 07:25 | 15:30 | 8 hours 5 minutes | Wed, Fri |
| SeaJets | 07:40 | 13:15 | 5 hours 35 minutes | Fri, Sun |
| SeaJets | 09:00 | 13:55 | 4 hours 55 minutes | Mon, Sat |
| Zante Ferries | 14:15 | 01:35 | 11 hours 20 minutes | Tue |
| SeaJets | 16:00 | 22:05 | 6 hours 5 minutes | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| Blue Star Ferries | 18:01 | 00:05 | 6 hours 4 minutes | Tue |
| Blue Star Ferries | 21:01 | 03:00 | 5 hours 59 minutes | Sat |
| SeaJets | 22:00 | 02:20 | 4 hours 20 minutes | Thu |
| Zante Ferries | 22:00 | 09:45 | 11 hours 45 minutes | Wed |
| Blue Star Ferries | 23:30 | 07:45 | 8 hours 15 minutes | Wed |
| Blue Star Ferries | 23:59 | 06:05 | 6 hours 6 minutes | Thu |
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