How to travel from Santorini to Thassos, Greece
The distance between Santorini and Thassos is around 584km (363 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 10m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Santorini to Thassos by plane, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Thassos → Santorini if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Kavala (KVA) then take a ferry to Thasos.
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost€200($200)
Multiple operators
Ferry
Take a ferry to Mykonos then Kavala and then to Thasos.
- Duration21h 30m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€195($195)
Multiple ferry operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Santorini and Thassos
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Santorini to Thassos by plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €130 ($130) and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).
The distance between Santorini and Thassos is around 584km (363 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 490km (305 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Santorini and Thassos by plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Santorini to Thassos is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Santorini and Thassos is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €130 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Santorini and Thassos. We recommend that you fly from Santorini (JTR) to Kavala (KVA) then take a ferry to Thasos. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Santorini and Thassos. We recommend that you fly from Santorini (JTR) to Kavala (KVA) then take a ferry to Thasos. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Santorini and Thassos. The ferry typically takes around 21h 30m and departs twice a week.
Seajets, Golden Star Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Aneth Lines, Thassos Ferries, Zante Ferries, Anek Ferries and Sea Speed ferries run the ferry services between Santorini and Thassos. Ferries run twice a week and take around 21h 30m 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 Thassos. We recommend that you fly from Santorini (JTR) to Kavala (KVA) then take a ferry to Thasos. instead which will take 3h 10m.
The closest major airport to Thassos is Kavala International Airport (KVA) (KVA) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Thassos. Alexandroupolis International Airport (AXD) (AXD) and Lemnos International Airport (LXS) (LXS) 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 Thassos. We recommend that you fly from Santorini (JTR) to Kavala (KVA) then take a ferry to Thasos. instead which will take 3h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santorini to Thassos is to fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Santorini and Thassos
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry | 3h 10m | €200($200) | every 2 hours | 584km (363 miles) |
Ferry + 2 similar | 21h 30m | €195($195) | twice a week | 871km (541 miles) |
| Ferry via Piraeus | 1 day 6h | €130($130) | 3 times a week | 1,188km (738 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 1 day 1h | €245($245) | twice a week | 1,239km (770 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Santorini and Thassos
Ferry operators
Aneth Lines
Thassos Ferries
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Bus companies
Citylines
Airports near Thassos
The following major airports near Thassos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Kavala International Airport (KVA)
- Distance
- 17km (10 miles) from Thassos
Alexandroupolis International Airport (AXD)
- Distance
- 104km (65 miles) from Thassos
Lemnos International Airport (LXS)
- Distance
- 105km (65 miles) from Thassos