Ferry from Piraeus to Santorini (Thera)

Here is all the information you need about the ferry route from Piraeus to Santorini (Thera). On this page you can find details about the various ports and destinations, the ferry companies offering trips, as well as ferry ticket prices and travel times.

Santorini (or Thira) is a beautiful Greek island located in the southern part of the Cyclades group. Athinios is the main port of the island, located at the foot of the caldera. The capital of this incredibly unique destination is called Fira, and it’s located 8km away from the port. It is located approximately 126.89 miles away from Piraeus.
Getting back and forth from Piraeus to Santorini (Thera) is easy because ferries operate all year round.
The route Piraeus to Santorini (Thera) is operated by 6 ferry companies: Seajets, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Minoan Lines, Fast Ferries and Zante Ferries. This route is operated all year round and the ticket prices range between 39.00 and 138.70 euros, depending on whether you travel with a highspeed or conventional ferry. Tickets for this route are available for passengers as well as vehicles, such as cars and motor bikes.
The trip duration from Piraeus to Santorini (Thera) is between 4h 45m – 13h 5m. With Seajets which is the fastest ferry company on this route you can arrive in 4h 45m.
On this route, you can find both direct trips and those with stops at other islands. Typically, these stops will be Sifnos, Ios, Syros, Paros, Naxos, Mykonos, Kythnos, Serifos, Milos, Kimolos, Folegandros and Sikinos. Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines, Seajets, Zante Ferries are currently offering a direct trip to Santorini (Thera).

During high season (June – September) there are 332 scheduled ferry crossings between Piraeus and Santorini (Thera) per week. During low season (October – May) however, there are 234 ferry crossing per week. So, keep this in mind when planning your trip!