Athens (Rafina) – Santorini (Thira)
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Athens (Rafina) – Santorini (Thira)
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Typically ferries from Athens (Rafina) to Santorini (Thira) run 5 times a week. 2 ferry operators provide ferries from Athens (Rafina) to Santorini (Thira), Golden Star Ferries & SeaJets. Athens (Rafina) Santorini (Thira) Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
Athens (Rafina) Santorini (Thira) ferries typically depart from Athens (Rafina) at around 07:20. The average sailing time of the ferry from Santorini (Thira) to Athens (Rafina) is approximately 5h 30m.
Ferry prices for a ferry from Athens (Rafina) to Santorini (Thira) typically range between $140* and $559*. On average the Athens (Rafina) Santorini (Thira) ferry is $371*. The cheapest Athens (Rafina) Santorini (Thira) ferry prices start from $134*. The average price for a foot passenger is $356*. The average price for a Athens (Rafina) Santorini (Thira) car ferry is $970*.
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 (Rafina) and Santorini (Thira) is approximately 142.0 miles (228.5km), or 123.4 nautical miles.
Yes, there is a car ferry from Athens (Rafina) to Santorini (Thira) provided by Golden Star Ferries, SeaJets. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and tickets for car ferries between Athens (Rafina) and Santorini (Thira).
Yes, Athens (Rafina) Santorini (Thira) ferries allow foot passengers. You can travel as a foot passenger from Athens (Rafina) to Santorini (Thira) with Golden Star Ferries, SeaJets.
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| Athens (Rafina) - Santorini (Thira) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Golden Star Ferries & SeaJets | |
| Average Price | A$371* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 5 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 5h 30m | |
| First Ferry | 07:20 | |
| Distance | 123 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
Rafina is located on the Aegean sea coast about 30 km east of the centre of Athens in Attica, Greece. Though further away from Athens than neighbouring Piraeus, Rafina port is actually closer to the airport which makes it popular with international travellers passing through on their way to the Greek Islands. Rafina is the 2nd largest port in this region after Piraeus (Lavrio being the 3rd) and serves ferries to the southern part of Euboea as well as providing connections to most of the islands in the Cyclades group. With a huge number of ferry crossings in operation, services are offered by the largest of the Greek ferry companies.
Santorini is one of the most popular islands in the Cyclades archipelago. Whatever you are looking for, Santorini is the perfect place to visit throughout the year, but particularly during the summer months. With its rugged landscape and its phenomenal beaches, Santroini has something for everyone, attracting millions of tourists every year.
Ferries to Santorini (Thira) are available from 30 destinations. Ferries to Santorini (Thira) sail up to 40 times a day and 202 times a week.
