Get from Santorini to Athens
The journey takes about 6 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just ZAR 987, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Santorini and Athens?
Athens
- A
Sidirodromon
Sidirodromon 1, Athina 104 44, Greece - B
Evelpidon
Evelpidon 11Α, Athina 113 62, Greece
Ferry Companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Santorini to Athens by ferry
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the ferry ticket from Santorini to Athens?
The cheapest ferry tickets from Santorini to Athens start at ZAR 987. The average price for this ferry route is about ZAR 987. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the ferry ride from Santorini to Athens?
The average ferry travel time from Santorini to Athens is 6h 5m, covering a distance of 229 km. The fastest ferry can get you there in 5h 55m and is operated by SeaJets.
Which ferry companies serve the Santorini to Athens route?
According to Busbud, several major ferry companies operate on this route with 2 ferries available per day, including services from Golden Star Ferries, Fast Ferries, SeaJets.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the ferry from Santorini to Athens?
The earliest ferry from Santorini to Athens departs at 2:15pm. And the latest ferry departs at 7:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the ferry trip from Santorini to Athens?
A ferry journey from Santorini to Athens produces an estimated 51.5 kg of CO₂.
Find the cheapest prices for ferries
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Santorini to Athens was searched and found on May 21, 2026 with a price of ZAR 989To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your ferry tickets from Santorini to Athens, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay between ZAR 989 and ZAR 2,176 for a ferry ticket from Santorini to Athens based on the past 2 days. You can expect to find the lowest price for this trip at ZAR 989 on 2026-05-21.
