Santorini to Athens Ferries
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How to get from Santorini to Athens by ferry ?
Looking for the perfect Santorini to Athens ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Santorini to Athens is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.
We know that planning a ferry trip from Santorini to Athens can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Santorini to Athens ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.
With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines or Hellenic Seaways. This way you can find the best deal on a Santorini Athens ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.
Most Minoan Lines, LANE Sea Line, Hellenic Seaways, Zante Ferries, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.
To find the best deals on ferries from Santorini to Athens simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.
Santorini to Athens Ferry Information
Ferry Santorini Athens: Fares, Timetables and Duration
To travel by ferry from Santorini to Athens, you'll find tickets range from £34 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £267 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Santorini to Athens route is £126. The average ferry crossing time from Santorini to Athens is 6 hours 35 min. The slowest ferries will take 12 hours 45 min to reach Athens, while the fastest boats will arrive in Athens in 4 hours 30 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Santorini at 02:30. The last boat to Athens leaves the port of Santorini at 20:15.
Why travel by ferry from Santorini to Athens?
Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Santorini to Athens ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Athens. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Santorini to Athens is an ideal way to travel.
Which companies operate between Santorini and Athens?
If you want to travel between Santorini and Athens by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Minoan Lines, LANE Sea Line, Hellenic Seaways, Zante Ferries, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.
Where do the ferries leave from in Santorini? Where do the boats arrive in Athens?
Port of departure in Santorini
Minoan Lines, LANE Sea Line, Hellenic Seaways, Zante Ferries, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries ferries depart for Athens from the following ports in Santorini:
Port of arrival in Athens
Aegean Sea Lines, Sea Jets, Aegean Speed Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries or ANEK Lines ships arrive in Athens from the following ports:
FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
If you take a ferry from Santorini to Athens, it will take you at least 4 hours 40 min to cover the 146 mi between Santorini and Athens.
This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Santorini and Athens in winter) and the ferry company (Minoan Lines, LANE Sea Line, Hellenic Seaways, Zante Ferries, ANEK Lines and Blue Star Ferries). There are currently 8 crossings a day between Santorini and Athens.
There are 10 ferry companies operating between Santorini and Athens: Minoan Lines, LANE Sea Line, Hellenic Seaways, Zante Ferries, ANEK Lines and Blue Star Ferries.
Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Golden Star Ferries, Small Cyclades Lines.
Before booking, compare the prices of Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Golden Star Ferries, Small Cyclades Lines on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and securely on our partner's website.
If you want to change or cancel your Santorini Athens ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are non-refundable or non-changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.
During your crossing between Santorini and Athens, you will travel 146 mi.
To go by boat from Santorini to Athens, you can find prices ranging from £34 for the lowest, to £267 for the highest. The average price we observed was £126.
The first ferry leaves Santorini at 02:30 for Athens.
The last ferry to Athens usually departs from Santorini at 20:15.
Experience a Santorini to Athens ferry crossing
It's not always easy to get a clear picture of what a Santorini to Athens crossing will be like, especially if you're not familiar with this mode of transport. To help you better project yourself into the experience of a Santorini Athens cruise on board Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines or Hellenic Seaways, we have traced the different stages of the journey from embarkation in Santorini to disembarkation in Athens. You will also find practical information about Santorini and Athens.
Boarding in Santorini
Here are the steps to embark before your Santorini Athens ferry journey begins:
- Presentation at the port of Santorini / You must allow a certain amount of time (check with Minoan Lines, LANE Sea Line, Hellenic Seaways, Zante Ferries, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries) before the ship's actual departure time to arrive at the Santorini ferry terminal. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
- Checking in for the Santorini Athens crossing / In Santorini, present your identity papers (passport or CNI) and the booking number at the Aegean Sea Lines, Sea Jets, Aegean Speed Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries or ANEK Lines ticket offices at the Santorini ferry terminal. If you have a car, you can check in from the vehicle queue.
- Boarding the ship to Athens / Watch out for voice messages in the Santorini ferry terminal inviting you to board. By car, follow the instructions of Minoan Lines, LANE Sea Line, Hellenic Seaways, Zante Ferries, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries staff to board and park your vehicle on board.
On board the ship between Santorini and Athens
During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the Minoan Lines, LANE Sea Line, Hellenic Seaways, Zante Ferries, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries ship as they wish. Some travellers will want to relax in the privacy of a cabin, while others will enjoy the bars, restaurants, games and shops.
Ferry arrival in Athens
Finally you will find some information for the arrival of the ferry in Athens:
- The ferry enters Athens Harbour / Access to the garage to retrieve your vehicle will not be allowed by the crew until the boat is moored. There is no point in rushing. If you want to wait, we recommend that you watch the entry into Athens Harbour from the outer decks.
- Vacate your cabin. / You will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Athens Harbour.
- Leaving the ship and exploring Athens / Once the garage doors are open, getting off the ship is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. The customs staff at Athens harbour can give you a check. Finally, leave the port and Athens is waiting for you!
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