How to travel from Meteora to Santorini, Greece
The distance between Meteora and Santorini is around 595km (370 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Meteora to Santorini by bus, plane, taxi, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Santorini → Meteora if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Ioannina then fly from Ioannina (IOA) to Santorini (JTR).
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Athens then take a ferry to Santorini.
- Duration9h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Athens then take a ferry to Santorini.
- Duration13h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€115($115)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Piraeus then take a ferry to Santorini.
- Duration8h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Meteora and Santorini
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Meteora to Santorini by bus, plane, taxi, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).
The distance between Meteora and Santorini is around 595km (370 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 498km (309 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Meteora and Santorini by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Meteora to Santorini is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Meteora and Santorini is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Meteora and Santorini. We recommend that you take the bus to Ioannina then fly from Ioannina (IOA) to Santorini (JTR). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Meteora and Santorini. We recommend that you take the bus to Ioannina then fly from Ioannina (IOA) to Santorini (JTR). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Meteora to Santorini. We recommend that you take the bus to Ioannina then fly from Ioannina (IOA) to Santorini (JTR). instead which will take 4h 40m.
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 Meteora to Santorini. We recommend that you take the bus to Ioannina then fly from Ioannina (IOA) to Santorini (JTR). instead which will take 4h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Meteora to Santorini is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Meteora and Santorini
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 40m | €180($180) | once daily | 665km (413 miles) |
| Bus to Thessaloniki - Kapsis hotel, Fly | 4h 55m | €205($205) | 3 times a week | 752km (467 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 55m | €95($95) | once daily | 595km (370 miles) |
| Bus, Taxi and Plane | 4h 45m | €230($230) | 6 times a week | 710km (441 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 9h 30m | €180($180) | once daily | 668km (415 miles) |
| Train to Athens, Ferry | 12h 15m | €155($155) | once daily | 639km (397 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 13h 35m | €115($115) | once daily | 675km (420 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 50m | €140($140) | twice daily | 678km (421 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Meteora and Santorini
Ferry operators
Hellenic Seaways
Train operators
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Sky Express
Bus companies
KTEL Trikala
Ammon Express
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