How to travel from Athens to Santorini, Greece
The distance between Athens and Santorini is around 256km (159 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 40m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Athens to Santorini by ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Santorini → Athens if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Athens (ATH) to Santorini (JTR).
- Duration1h 40m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost€58($58)
+ 3 others2 similiar routes
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Ferry to Santorini
Take a ferry to Santorini.
- Duration8h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€100($100)
+ 1 others1 similiar route
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Santorini.
- Duration5hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€84($84)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Athens and Santorini
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Athens to Santorini by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 1h 40m.
The distance between Athens and Santorini is around 256km (159 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 233km (145 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Athens and Santorini by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Athens to Santorini is to fly which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €58 ($58).
The cheapest way to travel between Athens and Santorini is to fly which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Athens and Santorini. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Santorini (JTR). instead which will take 1h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Athens and Santorini. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Santorini (JTR). instead which will take 1h 40m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Athens and Santorini. The ferry typically takes around 5hrs and departs once daily.
Seajets, Blue Star Ferries and Hellenic Seaways run the ferry services between Athens and Santorini. Ferries run once daily and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Athens and Santorini. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and arrive at Santorini (JTR). The flight takes around 50min.
Yes there is a direct flight between Athens and Santorini with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 50min.
Ryanair, Volotea, Aegean Airlines and Sky Express fly between Athens and Santorini. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Santorini (JTR). These flights usually take around 50min.
The flight from Athens to Santorini typically takes around 50min. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Santorini (JTR).
The closest major airport to Santorini is Santorini International Airport (JTR) (JTR) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Santorini. Naxos Airport (JNX) (JNX) and Heraklion International Airport (HER) (HER) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Athens to Santorini. We recommend that you take a ferry to Santorini. instead which will take 5hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Athens to Santorini is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €84 ($84).
Compare travel optionsbetween Athens and Santorini
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 1h 40m | €58($58) | hourly | 256km (159 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 2h 50m | €195($195) | once daily | 296km (184 miles) |
| Fly to New Paros (PAS), Ferry | 3h 40m | €175($175) | 5 times a week | 316km (196 miles) |
Ferry to Santorini + 1 similar | 8h 40m | €100($100) | once daily | 307km (191 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 12h 30m | €135($135) | once a week | 474km (295 miles) |
Ferry | 5hrs | €84($84) | once daily | 334km (208 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Athens and Santorini
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Sky Express
Ferry operators
Hellenic Seaways
Bus companies
Ilias Travel
Airports near Santorini
The following major airports near Santorini offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Santorini International Airport (JTR)
- Distance
- 2km (1 miles) from Santorini
Naxos Airport (JNX)
- Distance
- 77km (48 miles) from Santorini
Heraklion International Airport (HER)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from Santorini