Santorini to Athens Ferry

The Santorini to Athens (Piraeus) ferry route connects Cyclades Islands with Athens and is currently operated by 6 ferry companies. Blue Star Ferries operate their crossing up to 15 times per week, Anek Lines 2 times per week, SeaJets 6 times per week, Zante Ferries 2 times per week, Golden Star Ferries 7 times per week & the Minoan Lines service is available up to 2 times per week.

There are a combined 34 sailings available per week on the Santorini to Athens crossing with 6 ferry companies on offer. It is advisable to compare all to make sure you get the best fare at the time that you want to travel.

Can you travel by high-speed ferry from Santorini to Athens?

Yes, you can take a fast ferry from Santorini to Athens. Fast ferry duration ranges between 4 hours and 6 hours. SeaJets and Golden Star Ferries are popular ferry operators offering high speed ferries to Athens fromSantorini.

The fastest ferry from Santorini to Athens is with SeaJets in 4 hours and 45 minutes.

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) - Athens (Piraeus) Route summary
Departure Country	Greece
Destination Country	Greece
No. of Operators	3
Operators	Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Zante Ferries
Average Price	£131*
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.

How long is the ferry from Thira to Piraeus?

The ferry crossing time from Thira to Piraeus is approximately 7h 25m. Sailing durations may vary from season to season and by operator so we’d advise doing a live check.

How much is the ferry from Thira to Piraeus?

Thira to Piraeus ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Thira to Piraeus is £179. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Thira to Piraeus?

There are 4 popular ferry operators for Thira to Piraeus. These are

Blue Star Ferries
SeaJets
Zante Ferries
Cyclades Fast Ferries

How can I book ferry tickets from Thira to Piraeus?

Book ferries from Thira to Piraeus through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers.

Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Thira to Piraeus?

Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from Thira to Piraeus with

Blue Star Ferries
SeaJets
Zante Ferries
Cyclades Fast Ferries

Can you take your car on the ferry from Thira to Piraeus?

Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from Thira to Piraeus with

Blue Star Ferries
SeaJets
Zante Ferries
Cyclades Fast Ferries

Can you bring pets on the ferry from Thira to Piraeus?

Yes, pets are permitted onboard the ferry. You may need a pet passport. Please read the ferry operators pet guidelines. Currently you can bring pets on ferries with

Blue Star Ferries
SeaJets
Zante Ferries

How far is Piraeus from Thira?

The distance between Thira to Piraeus is approximately 137 nautical Miles.

Santorini (Thira) Athens (Piraeus) Ferry reviews

"Latvija"

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'Prevelis' travelled on Prevelis
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"Efficient transportation"

Thanks to Blue Star Ferries my family enjoyed a very smooth return trip between Santorini and Naxos. The ferry was clean. Staff very friendly and helpful and journey a wonderful part of a magical week in Greece. Thank you 👌

'Blue Star Delos' travelled on Blue Star Delos
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"SupersonicTonic"

Plaindailing

'Blue Star Delos' travelled on Blue Star Delos
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"Good experience"

Great experience in terms of travel. Ship was well equipped and timely. Only negative was that there was no instruction at all on where to go on either port. No signage towards where to wait or people instructing you. We just followed a crowd which luckily was the right place to wait.

'Blue Star Delos' travelled on Blue Star Delos
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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

Ferry Timetables between 23/12/2024 and 29/12/2024

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries	08:00	13:35	5 hours 35 minutes	Sat
Blue Star Ferries	08:05	14:10	6 hours 5 minutes	Wed
Cyclades Fast Ferries	08:30	18:30	10 hours	Mon
Blue Star Ferries	11:45	17:30	5 hours 45 minutes	Mon
Blue Star Ferries	15:30	23:20	7 hours 50 minutes	Tue, Sat, Sun
Blue Star Ferries	15:45	23:20	7 hours 35 minutes	Mon, Wed, Fri