Ferry to Santorini
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Travelling by ferry to Santorini
Need to get to Santorini by ferry? Looking for information and ferry tickets to Santorini? Vivanoda helps you find the best deals on ferries to Santorini from all 35 ports including Ios, Athens, Paros, Heraklion, Mykonos, Milos, Folegandros and Naxos. There are a total of 34 ferry routes operated by Aegean Speed Lines, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, LANE Sea Line, Cyclades Fast Ferries and Sea Jets.
The Aigaion Pelagos, Minoan Lines, Small Cyclades Lines, Aegean Sea Lines, Zante Ferries, Golden Star Ferries and Sea Jets lines to Santorini have a frequency of around 64 crossings a day.
The longest crossing is around 15 hours 30 min on the Rhodes - Santorini route (154 mi away) and the fastest on the Ios - Santorini route (25 mi away) with a duration of 30 min.
Statistics of Santorini ferry port
Popular ferry routes to Santorini
Here are the fastest and longest popular ferry routes to Santorini and those with the highest frequency of crossings.
Tips for cheaper and better ferry travel to Santorini
You will make the right choice by choosing the ferry to Santorini. This means of transport has undeniable advantages: comfortable, relaxing, economical... Here are some tips to save money on your ferry crossing to Santorini and travel in the best conditions:
All crossings to Santorini ferry port
What better way to start your trip to Santorini than with a ferry crossing? Aegean Speed Lines, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, LANE Sea Line, Cyclades Fast Ferries and Sea Jets ferries to Santorini offer a comfortable and affordable alternative for travellers who want to avoid the long queues and tedious boarding procedures at airports. Moreover, you can take your car or motorbike on board, allowing you to explore Santorini and its surroundings in complete freedom as soon as you arrive.
With a wide choice of ferry companies and routes from Ios, Athens, Paros, Heraklion, Mykonos or Milos to Santorini, use our fare comparison platform to find the best deals on ferries to Santorini for your budget and preferences. All you have to do is search!
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Aegean Speed Lines25 mi -
ANEK Lines25 mi
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Blue Star Ferries7 crossings a week55 min25 mi -
Hellenic Seaways25 mi -
LANE Sea Line25 mi -
Cyclades Fast Ferries25 mi -
Sea Jets3 crossings a day30 min25 mi
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Golden Star Ferries14 crossings a week50 min25 mi -
Zante Ferries3 crossings a week1 hours 20 min25 mi -
Aegean Sea Lines25 mi -
Small Cyclades Lines25 mi
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Aegean Speed Lines146 mi
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ANEK Lines2 crossings a week8 hours146 mi
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Blue Star Ferries2 crossings a day5 hours 30 min146 mi
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Hellenic Seaways146 mi
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Minoan Lines146 mi -
LANE Sea Line146 mi
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Cyclades Fast Ferries146 mi
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Sea Jets4 crossings a day4 hours 40 min146 mi
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Zante Ferries3 crossings a week9 hours 40 min146 mi
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Aegean Sea Lines146 mi
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ANEK Lines51 mi
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Blue Star Ferries14 crossings a week3 hours 10 min51 mi
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Minoan Lines6 crossings a week1 hours 50 min51 mi
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Cyclades Fast Ferries51 mi
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Sea Jets3 crossings a day1 hours 50 min51 mi
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Golden Star Ferries14 crossings a week2 hours 20 min51 mi
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ANEK Lines1 crossings a week6 hours76 mi
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Blue Star Ferries76 mi
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Hellenic Seaways76 mi
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Minoan Lines7 crossings a week2 hours76 mi
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Cyclades Fast Ferries76 mi
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Sea Jets12 crossings a week1 hours 55 min76 mi
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Hellenic Seaways73 mi
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Minoan Lines6 crossings a week2 hours 50 min73 mi
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Cyclades Fast Ferries73 mi
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Sea Jets4 crossings a day1 hours 50 min73 mi
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Golden Star Ferries3 crossings a day2 hours 40 min73 mi
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ANEK Lines1 crossings a week3 hours 50 min62 mi
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LANE Sea Line62 mi
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Sea Jets3 crossings a day1 hours 50 min62 mi
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Zante Ferries1 crossings a week5 hours 40 min62 mi
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Aegean Sea Lines62 mi
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ANEK Lines34 mi
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LANE Sea Line34 mi
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Sea Jets2 crossings a day50 min34 mi
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Zante Ferries3 crossings a week2 hours 55 min34 mi
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ANEK Lines50 mi
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Blue Star Ferries14 crossings a week2 hours50 mi
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Minoan Lines50 mi
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Sea Jets3 crossings a day1 hours 10 min50 mi
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Golden Star Ferries14 crossings a week1 hours 50 min50 mi
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ANEK Lines83 mi
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Hellenic Seaways3 crossings a week4 hours 50 min83 mi
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Minoan Lines83 mi
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Cyclades Fast Ferries83 mi
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Sea Jets9 crossings a week2 hours 30 min83 mi
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Minoan Lines81 mi
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Sea Jets7 crossings a week3 hours 20 min81 mi
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Golden Star Ferries14 crossings a week4 hours 30 min81 mi
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Aegean Speed Lines58 mi
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Sea Jets3 crossings a day2 hours 40 min58 mi
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Zante Ferries3 crossings a week4 hours 50 min58 mi
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Aegean Sea Lines58 mi
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Sea Jets7 crossings a week3 hours 20 min75 mi
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Zante Ferries1 crossings a week6 hours 30 min75 mi
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Aegean Sea Lines75 mi
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ANEK Lines2 crossings a week10 hours 30 min107 mi
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Blue Star Ferries107 mi
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Aigaion Pelagos107 mi
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ANEK Lines56 mi
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Sea Jets1 crossings a week1 hours 40 min56 mi
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Zante Ferries2 crossings a week4 hours 30 min56 mi
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ANEK Lines2 crossings a week8 hours 40 min116 mi
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Blue Star Ferries116 mi
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Aigaion Pelagos116 mi
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ANEK Lines2 crossings a week1 hours 40 min18 mi
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Blue Star Ferries2 crossings a week1 hours 10 min18 mi
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Aigaion Pelagos18 mi
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LANE Sea Line18 mi
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ANEK Lines28 mi
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LANE Sea Line28 mi
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Sea Jets2 crossings a week2 hours 30 min28 mi
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Zante Ferries3 crossings a week2 hours28 mi
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ANEK Lines2 crossings a week13 hours120 mi
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Blue Star Ferries120 mi
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Aigaion Pelagos120 mi
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ANEK Lines2 crossings a week15 hours 30 min154 mi
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Blue Star Ferries2 crossings a week7 hours 40 min154 mi
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Blue Star Ferries2 crossings a week4 hours 30 min107 mi
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Golden Star Ferries104 mi
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Sea Jets2 crossings a week2 hours 20 min90 mi
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Blue Star Ferries93 mi
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Sea Jets7 crossings a week1 hours 20 min39 mi
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Small Cyclades Lines39 mi
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Blue Star Ferries106 mi
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Sea Jets106 mi
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Blue Star Ferries95 mi
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Hellenic Seaways133 mi
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ANEK Lines1 crossings a week10 hours 10 min89 mi
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Blue Star Ferries89 mi
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Sea Jets7 crossings a week1 hours 55 min38 mi
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Sea Jets7 crossings a week5 hours 20 min138 mi
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Golden Star Ferries14 crossings a week6 hours 50 min138 mi
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Sea Jets120 mi
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Sea Jets91 mi
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Zante Ferries3 crossings a week9 hours 40 min91 mi
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ANEK Lines2 crossings a week6 hours 50 min106 mi
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Blue Star Ferries106 mi
Where is the ferry terminal in Santorini?
FAQs about ferries to Santorini
To travel to Santorini by ferry, you can depart from 35 ports in 1 countries: Ios, Athens, Paros, Heraklion, Mykonos, Milos, Folegandros and Naxos.
Ferry services to Santorini are operated by 13 ferry companies: Aegean Speed Lines, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, LANE Sea Line, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Small Cyclades Lines, Minoan Lines and Aigaion Pelagos
Ferry timetables to Santorini can vary significantly depending on the time of year and ferry company (Aegean Speed Lines, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, LANE Sea Line, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets). We strongly recommend you search for timetables on Vivanoda.
It depends on the route you want to take. The shortest crossing on the Ios - Santorini route takes 30 min, while the longest crossing from Rhodes - Santorini takes almost 15 hours 30 min.
The price of a ferry to Santorini varies greatly, depending on whether you travel by car, on foot or by bike and the time of year. Vivanoda helps you find the best deals from Aegean Speed Lines, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, LANE Sea Line, Cyclades Fast Ferries and Sea Jets to Santorini.
When to take the ferry to Santorini?
In summer, average temperatures vary between 25 and 35 degrees Celsius, with possible heat peaks in July and August. The days are long and sunny, perfect for a beach holiday or exploring the country's archaeological sites. However, bear in mind that this is also Greece's peak tourist season, which means that places of interest can be busier and prices can be higher.
If you prefer to avoid the crowds of tourists, spring and autumn are also good seasons to travel in Greece. In April, May, September and October, temperatures are mild, fluctuating between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius. Beaches are less crowded and accommodation prices can be lower. This is also an ideal time to explore the Greek islands and avoid the summer heatwave.
Discover the country from Santorini port
Greece is a multi-faceted country, with thousands of islands and islets, each offering its own charm and atmosphere. Ferries are a popular means of transport for travellers wishing to explore the Greek islands. Ferries generally operate from May to September, but some routes also operate outside this period. The main ports for ferries in Greece are Athens, Piraeus, Thessaloniki and Heraklion, Crete.
The Greek islands are famous for their natural beauty, traditional architecture and fascinating history. One of the most popular islands is Santorini, known for its spectacular sea views and white houses with blue roofs. The islands of Mykonos and Rhodes are also very popular, offering a lively nightlife and beautiful beaches. For those looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of island life, the quieter islands of Milos and Sifnos are perfect options.
Discover the region from Santorini
The ports of embarkation for the Cycladic Islands are mainly in the city of Athens, Piraeus. Ferry companies offer regular sailings to popular destinations such as Mykonos, Santorini, Naxos, Paros and many others. Travel time may vary depending on the destination, but in general, the journey takes about 3-6 hours.
By choosing to travel by ferry, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Aegean while avoiding the hassle of travelling by plane. Ferries are also a great option if you want to travel with your car or motorbike, as most ferry companies offer transport services for vehicles.
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