Typically ferries from Athens (Rafina) to Santorini (Thira) run 6 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 20m.
Ferry prices for a ferry from Athens (Rafina) to Santorini (Thira) typically range between $232* and $813*. On average the Athens (Rafina) Santorini (Thira) ferry is $477*. The cheapest Athens (Rafina) Santorini (Thira) ferry prices start from $134*. The average price for a foot passenger is $446*. The average price for a Athens (Rafina) Santorini (Thira) car ferry is $991*.
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.
| Athens (Rafina) - Santorini (Thira) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Golden Star Ferries & SeaJets | |
| Average Price | A$471* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 6 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 5h 20m | |
| First Ferry | 07:20 | |
| Distance | 123 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-04-02.
The Greek town of Rafina lies on the east coast of the Attica region of Greece. The town, and its port, is on the Aegean Sea coast, to the east of the Penteli Mountains and to the north east of the Mesogaia Plain. The Greek capital, Athens, is 25 km to the west of Rafina which is close to the towns of Artemida and Nea Makri. It is a popular destination for Athenians, due to its proximity to Athens, who drive out of the city to Rafina to eat in one of the town's many fish restaurants that line the harbour. It is common to see the day's catch on display on beds of ice outside each restaurant.
Rafina's port is the second largest in the Attica region, after Piraeus, although this is likely to change by the port at Lavrio which is currently being expanded. ferries from Rafina's port depart to the southern part of Euboea and to most of the Cyclades Islands. Both conventional and high speed ferries operate to the islands with most departing Rafina in the morning.
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.
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