How to travel from Santorini to Lindos, Greece
The distance between Santorini and Lindos is around 351km (218 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Santorini to Lindos by ferry, car, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lindos → Santorini if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Rhodes (RHO) then take the bus to Lindos.
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Rhodos then take the bus to Lindos.
- Duration19h 10m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€150($150)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Rhodes then drive to Líndos.
- Duration11h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€65($65)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Santorini and Lindos
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Santorini to Lindos by ferry, car, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 11h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).
The distance between Santorini and Lindos is around 351km (218 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 239km (148 miles)
It takes around 11h 20m to get from Santorini and Lindos by ferry and car.
The quickest way to get from Santorini to Lindos is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Santorini and Lindos is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Santorini and Lindos. We recommend that you fly from Santorini (JTR) to Rhodes (RHO) then take the bus to Lindos. instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Santorini and Lindos. We recommend that you fly from Santorini (JTR) to Rhodes (RHO) then take the bus to Lindos. instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Santorini to Lindos. We recommend that you fly from Santorini (JTR) to Rhodes (RHO) then take the bus to Lindos. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Lindos is Rhodes International Airport (RHO) (RHO) which is approximately 35km (21 miles) from Lindos. Karpathos Airport (AOK) (AOK) and Kos Island International Airport (KGS) (KGS) 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 Santorini to Lindos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rhodes then drive to Líndos. instead which will take 11h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santorini to Lindos is to take a ferry and then drive which takes, on average, 11h 20m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).
Compare travel optionsbetween Santorini and Lindos
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus | 4hrs | €120($120) | hourly | 687km (427 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 19h 10m | €150($150) | twice a week | 478km (297 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 11h 20m | €65($65) | once a week | 351km (218 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Santorini and Lindos
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Ferry operators
Hellenic Seaways
Bus companies
KTEL Rodou
Airports near Lindos
The following major airports near Lindos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Rhodes International Airport (RHO)
- Distance
- 35km (21 miles) from Lindos
Karpathos Airport (AOK)
- Distance
- 113km (70 miles) from Lindos
Kos Island International Airport (KGS)
- Distance
- 119km (74 miles) from Lindos