Santorini (Thira) – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferries to Athens
Santorini (Thira) – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferries to Athens
There are around 1 daily and 8 weekly sailings from Santorini (Thira) to Athens (Piraeus). 3 operators sail this route
The earliest Santorini (Thira) Athens (Piraeus) ferry sailings typically depart Santorini (Thira) at around 03:00. The last ferry usually departs at 16:00.
The average duration of a Santorini (Thira) Athens (Piraeus) ferry is around 5h 42m. The fastest sailings are approximately 5h 0m. Sailing times can vary; durations often differ between ferry operators, type of ship and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are an average of 1 daily sailings and up to 8 weekly ferry sailings from Santorini (Thira) to Athens (Piraeus). These sailings are provided by Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Zante Ferries. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
Santorini (Thira) Athens (Piraeus) ferry prices typically range between $128.27* and $514.86*. The average price is typically $256.33*. The cheapest Santorini (Thira) Athens (Piraeus) ferry prices start from $81.29*. The average price for a foot passenger is $251.26*. The average price for a car is $383.21*.
Pricing will vary depending on the number of passengers, vehicle type, route, and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Santorini (Thira) and Athens (Piraeus) is approximately 157.8 miles (253.9km) or 137.1 nautical miles.
Foot passengers are allowed on ferries between between Santorini (Thira) and Athens (Piraeus) with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Zante Ferries. Please note that the availability of foot passenger services may vary between ferry operators. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for foot passenger ferries.
Pets are welcome on board Santorini (Thira) Athens (Piraeus) ferries with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Zante Ferries. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Santorini (Thira) - Athens (Piraeus) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Zante Ferries | |
| Average Price | A$257* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 8 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 5h 42m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 5h 0m | |
| First Ferry | 03:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 16:00 | |
| Distance | 137 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
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.
The port city of Piraeus can be found in the Attica region of Greece along the east coast of the Saronic Gulf about 12 km south west of Athens, the Greek capital. Piraeus is the largest ferry port in Europe and one of the largest in the world when it comes to passenger transportation with services provided by every major ferry company in Greece. Approximately 20 million passengers pass through its doors each year and the port provides the main link between the Greek mainland and the Aegean islands and Crete. Piraeus proves the gateway from the Greek mainland to all of the main holiday destinations in Greece and some of the less popular ones too. Piraeus is also famous for its football team – Olympiakos who regularly feature in the UEFA Champions League.
