How to travel from Santorini to Piraeus, Greece
The distance between Santorini and Piraeus is around 266km (165 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 45m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Santorini to Piraeus by plane, train and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Piraeus → Santorini if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Piraeus.
- Duration1h 45m
- Flight time45min
- Typical cost€77($77)
Multiple operators
Ferry via Paros
Take a ferry to Paros and then to Piraeus.
- Duration4h 20m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€150($150)
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Santorini and Piraeus
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Santorini to Piraeus by plane, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 5h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €77 ($77).
The distance between Santorini and Piraeus is around 266km (165 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 234km (146 miles)
It takes around 1h 45m to get from Santorini and Piraeus by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Santorini to Piraeus is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €77 ($77).
The cheapest way to travel between Santorini and Piraeus is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Santorini and Piraeus. We recommend that you fly from Santorini (JTR) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Piraeus. instead which will take 1h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Santorini and Piraeus. We recommend that you fly from Santorini (JTR) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Piraeus. instead which will take 1h 45m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Santorini and Piraeus. The ferry typically takes around 5h 10m and departs twice daily.
Seajets, Golden Star Ferries, Zante Ferries, Anek Ferries, Sea Speed ferries, Blue Star Ferries and Hellenic Seaways run the ferry services between Santorini and Piraeus. Ferries run twice daily and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Santorini to Piraeus. We recommend that you fly from Santorini (JTR) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Piraeus. instead which will take 1h 45m.
The closest major airport to Piraeus is Athens International Airport (ATH) (ATH) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Piraeus. Skiros Airport (SKU) (SKU) and Skiathos Airport (JSI) (JSI) 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 Piraeus. We recommend that you fly from Santorini (JTR) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Piraeus. instead which will take 1h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santorini to Piraeus is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around €77 ($77).
Compare travel optionsbetween Santorini and Piraeus
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train | 1h 45m | €77($77) | hourly | 266km (165 miles) |
Ferry via Paros + 3 similar | 4h 20m | €150($150) | 4 times a week | 296km (184 miles) |
| Ferry | 5h 10m | €155($155) | twice daily | 320km (199 miles) |
| Ferry to Piraeus | 5h 60m | €70($70) | once daily | 300km (187 miles) |
| Ferry to Piraeus | 7h 45m | €135($135) | once daily | 291km (181 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Santorini and Piraeus
Ferry operators
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Train operators
Greek Railways (Suburban)
Airports near Piraeus
The following major airports near Piraeus offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Athens International Airport (ATH)
- Distance
- 26km (16 miles) from Piraeus
Skiros Airport (SKU)
- Distance
- 135km (84 miles) from Piraeus
Skiathos Airport (JSI)
- Distance
- 138km (86 miles) from Piraeus