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How to get from Santorini to Athens by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Santorini to Athens ferry ticket? Look no further, you've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Santorini to Athens is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Santorini to Athens can be stressful, that's why we do our best to make your Santorini to Athens ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines or Hellenic Seaways. This way you can find the best price for a Santorini Athens ferry ticket according to your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Minoan Lines, LANE Sea Line, Hellenic Seaways, Zante Ferries, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries ships offer onboard amenities such as cabins, restaurants, stores, Wi-Fi and more. Often, they also offer facilities for people with limited mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Santorini to Athens simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Santorini to Athens Ferry Information

Port of departure
Santorini
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Port of arrival
Athens
Greece
Attica
Distance
146 mi
Ferry Companies
Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Golden Star Ferries, Small Cyclades Lines
Frequency of crossings
8 crossings a day
Minimum crossing time
4 hrs. 40 min
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Ferry Santorini Athens: Price, Timetable and Duration

To travel by ferry from Santorini to Athens, you'll find tickets ranging from $41 for one person if you're traveling without a car to $325 if you're traveling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Santorini-Athens route is $153. The average ferry crossing time from Santorini to Athens is 6 hrs. 35 min. The slowest ferries will take 12 hrs. 45 min to reach Athens, while the fastest boats will reach Athens in 4 hrs. 30 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Santorini at 02:30. The last ferry to Athens leaves Santorini at 20:15.

Average price of a Santorini Athens ferry crossing
$153
Price range for Santorini Athens ferries (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
$41 - $325
Average crossing time Santorini Athens
6 hrs. 35 min
Departure time of first ferry to Athens
02:30
Departure time of last ferry to Athens
20:15
Arrival time first ferry to Athens
00:15
Arrival time of last ferry to Athens
23:20

Why take a ferry from Santorini to Athens ?

Whether you're travelling solo, with a partner or with the family, a Santorini to Athens ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Athens. Here are 3 reasons why we think Santorini to Athens ferry is an ideal way to travel.

Enjoy a very attentive staff
Every minute of the Santorini-Athens crossing, from embarkation in the port of Santorini to disembarkation in Athens, qualified and smiling Minoan Lines, LANE Sea Line, Hellenic Seaways, Zante Ferries, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries personnel are at your disposal to ensure that you have a pleasant time. They will orient you in the ship, guide you to your cabin, serve you in the restaurant and answer any question you may have. An information desk is almost always present on the main deck of the ship.
Resting in a cabin
Although it is not compulsory to book a cabin for the crossing from Santorini to Athens, you are depriving yourself of a comfort that the ferry is the only mode of transport to offer. Like real hotel rooms, they offer travelers beds, bathrooms and, for some suites, portholes and balconies. If their use is more obvious during a night crossing, it is perfectly possible to book one during the day.
To get some sea air
The health benefits of the sea have long been proven. During the Santorini-Athens crossing, access the outside of the Minoan Lines, LANE Sea Line, Hellenic Seaways, Zante Ferries, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries ship to take a breath of fresh air. The fresh sea air and the waves that rock the ferry will instantly soothe you. You'll arrive in Athens perfectly zen and full of energy.

Which companies operate between Santorini and Athens?

If you're looking to travel between Santorini and Athens by ferry, there are several companies to choose from including Minoan Lines, LANE Sea Line, Hellenic Seaways, Zante Ferries, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries who offer regular services between the two cities. You can find more information about the different ferry companies on this route and their departure times here.

Minoan Lines Santorini Athens
Minoan Lines
Minoan Lines is a Greek shipping company created in 1972 and providing passenger transport in Greece. On Vivanoda, you can compare Santorini-Athens fares and book a Minoan Lines ticket between Santorini and Athens. More information about Minoan Lines
LANE Sea Line Santorini Athens
LANE Sea Line
LANE Sea Line was founded in 1985 and has its headquarters in Bari, Italy. The company serves the ports of the Adriatic Sea in Italy and Greece. On Vivanoda, you can compare Santorini-Athens fares and book a LANE Sea Line ticket between Santorini and Athens. More information about LANE Sea Line
Hellenic Seaways Santorini Athens
Hellenic Seaways
Hellenic Seaways was founded in 2000 and is based in Athens, Greece. The company serves the Greek islands and the Aegean region. On Vivanoda, you can compare Santorini-Athens fares and book a Hellenic Seaways ticket between Santorini and Athens. More information about Hellenic Seaways
Zante Ferries Santorini Athens
Zante Ferries
Zante Ferries was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Zakynthos, Greece. On Vivanoda, you can compare Santorini-Athens fares and book a Zante Ferries ticket between Santorini and Athens. Zante Ferries operates 3 crossings a week to Athens from Santorini and the journey time is 9 hrs. 40 min. More information about Zante Ferries
9 hrs. 40 min
3 crossings a week
ANEK Lines Santorini Athens
ANEK Lines
Anek Lines is a Greek shipping company operating the Santorini-Athens route and other shipping lines between Italy and Greece as well as between many Greek islands. On Vivanoda, you can compare Santorini-Athens fares and book a ANEK Lines ticket between Santorini and Athens. ANEK Lines operates 2 crossings a week to Athens from Santorini and the journey time is 8 hrs.. More information about ANEK Lines
8 hrs.
2 crossings a week
Blue Star Ferries Santorini Athens
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Santorini-Athens route as well as other domestic crossings between mainland Greece and its myriad of islands (Cyclades, Ionian, Crete, Dodecanese). On Vivanoda, you can compare Santorini-Athens fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Santorini and Athens. Blue Star Ferries operates 2 crossings a day to Athens from Santorini and the journey time is 5 hrs. 30 min. More information about Blue Star Ferries
5 hrs. 30 min
2 crossings a day
Cyclades Fast Ferries Santorini Athens
Cyclades Fast Ferries
Cyclades Fast Ferries was founded in 2003 and is based in Greece. It offers fast crossings between the Greek islands. On Vivanoda, you can compare Santorini-Athens fares and book a Cyclades Fast Ferries ticket between Santorini and Athens. More information about Cyclades Fast Ferries
Aegean Speed Lines Santorini Athens
Aegean Speed Lines
Aegean Speed Lines is a ferry company based in Greece that offers ferry services between the Greek islands and the ports of the Greek mainland. On Vivanoda, you can compare Santorini-Athens fares and book a Aegean Speed Lines ticket between Santorini and Athens. More information about Aegean Speed Lines
Sea Jets Santorini Athens
Sea Jets
Sea Jets is a Greek shipping company created in 1989. It operates some 140 routes between Piraeus and Crete and the Cyclades archipelago. On Vivanoda, you can compare Santorini-Athens fares and book a Sea Jets ticket between Santorini and Athens. Sea Jets operates 4 crossings a day to Athens from Santorini and the journey time is 4 hrs. 40 min. More information about Sea Jets
4 hrs. 40 min
4 crossings a day
Aegean Sea Lines Santorini Athens
Aegean Sea Lines
Aegean Sea Lines operates ferry services between Greece, including ferry connections between the ports of Santorini and Athens. On Vivanoda, you can compare Santorini-Athens fares and book a Aegean Sea Lines ticket between Santorini and Athens. More information about Aegean Sea Lines

Where do the ferries leave from in Santorini? Where do the boats arrive in Athens?

Port of departure in Santorini

Minoan Lines, LANE Sea Line, Hellenic Seaways, Zante Ferries, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries ferries depart for Athens from the following ports in Santorini:

Santorini
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Port of arrival in Athens

Aegean Sea Lines, Sea Jets, Aegean Speed Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries or ANEK Lines ships arrive in Athens from the following ports:

Athens Piraeus E1
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Athens Piraeus E6
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Santorini to Athens, it will take you at least 4 hrs. 40 min to cover the 146 mi between Santorini and Athens.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Santorini and Athens in winter) and the ferry company (Minoan Lines, LANE Sea Line, Hellenic Seaways, Zante Ferries, ANEK Lines and Blue Star Ferries). There are currently 8 crossings a day between Santorini and Athens.

There are 10 ferry companies operating between Santorini and Athens: Minoan Lines, LANE Sea Line, Hellenic Seaways, Zante Ferries, ANEK Lines and Blue Star Ferries.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Golden Star Ferries, Small Cyclades Lines.

Before booking, compare the prices of Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Golden Star Ferries, Small Cyclades Lines on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and safely on our partner's website.

If you want to change or cancel your Santorini Athens ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are not refundable or changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.

During your crossing between Santorini and Athens, you will travel 146 mi.

To go by boat from Santorini to Athens, you can find prices ranging from $41 for the lowest, to $325 for the highest. The average price we've seen is $153.

The first ferry leaves Santorini at 02:30 for Athens.

The last ferry to Athens from Santorini usually departs at 20:15.

Experience a crossing between Santorini and Athens

It's not always easy to get a clear picture of what a Santorini to Athens crossing will be like, especially if you're not familiar with this mode of transportation. To help you better project yourself into the experience of a Santorini Athens cruise aboard Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines or Hellenic Seaways, we retrace here the different stages of the journey, from boarding in Santorini to disembarking in Athens. You will also find practical information about Santorini and Athens.

Boarding in Santorini

Here are the steps to embark before your Santorini Athens sea voyage begins:

  • Presentation at the port of Santorini / You must allow a certain amount of time (check with your Minoan Lines, LANE Sea Line, Hellenic Seaways, Zante Ferries, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries company) before the actual departure time of the ship to arrive at the Santorini ferry terminal. After this period, the company has the right to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Santorini Athens crossing / In Santorini, present your identity papers (passport or national identity card) and the booking number at the Aegean Sea Lines, Sea Jets, Aegean Speed Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries or ANEK Lines ticket offices at the Santorini ferry terminal. If you are by car, the check-in is done in the vehicle queue.
  • Boarding the ship to Athens / Pay attention to the voice messages in the Santorini ferry terminal inviting you to board. By car, follow the instructions of Minoan Lines, LANE Sea Line, Hellenic Seaways, Zante Ferries, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries staff to board and park your vehicle on board.

On board the ship between Santorini and Athens

During the crossing, each person can take advantage of the services available on the Minoan Lines, LANE Sea Line, Hellenic Seaways, Zante Ferries, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries ship as they see fit. Some travelers will want to relax in the privacy of a cabin, while others will enjoy the bars, restaurants, games and stores.

The arrival of the ferry in Athens

You will finally find some information for the arrival of the boat in Athens:

  • The ferry enters Athens harbor / Access to the garage to retrieve your vehicle will not be allowed by the crew until the boat is docked. There is no need to rush. To wait, we advise you to admire the entry into Athens harbor from the outside decks.
  • Vacate your cabin. / You will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Athens Harbor.
  • Leaving the ship and discovering Athens / Once the garage doors are open, getting off the ship is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. The customs staff at the port of Athens can give you a check. Finally, leave the port and Athens is waiting for you!

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