How to get from Athens to Santorini by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Athens to Santorini is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Distance | 145 miles (234 km) |
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Available travel modes | Flight or ferry |
Ticket price range | - |
Cheapest mode | Flight • $28 (€24) • 45 min |
Fastest mode | Flight • $28 (€24) • 45 min |
Popular travel companies | Blue Star Ferries or Volotea |
Take a flight or ferry to travel 145 miles (234 km) to Santorini from Athens. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Blue Star Ferries or Volotea among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, ferry, flight or train from Athens to Santorini.
Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries and Seajets will get you to Santorini from Athens at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.
Aegean Airlines is Greece’s leading airline and you can choose between Economy and Business tickets for your next travel from Athens to Santorini.
Golden Star Ferries is a Greek ferry company that operates routes in the Aegean Sea. They offer services between the Greek mainland and several of the Greek islands, including the Cyclades, the Dodecanese and the Northeastern Aegean islands. Their ships are equipped with amenities such as seating areas, restaurants, and shops. Golden Star Ferries is considered one of the main ferry companies in Greece, with a good reputation for their reliable and efficient services.
There are 2 options to travel between Athens and Santorini including taking a flight or ferry.
The cheapest way to go to Santorini from Athens is by taking a flight, which costs on average $28 (€24).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Athens to Santorini:
Taking a flight costs () less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of ().
A flight is $24 (€21) less than a ferry with an average ticket price of $53 (€46) from Athens to Santorini.
Taking a flight costs () less than taking a train, which costs on average () for the same trip.
The fastest way from Athens to Santorini is by flight with an average journey time of 45 min.
There are alternative travel options to Santorini that take longer:
Ferry takes on average 5 h 40 min.
The distance is approximately 145 miles (234 km) from Athens to Santorini.
The average frequency per day from Athens to Santorini is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Athens to Santorini as scheduled services by flight or ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Athens to Santorini:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Athens to Santorini with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Santorini as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Santorini from Athens.
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