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Ferry from Santorini (Thira) to Piraeus.

Santorini (Thira) to Athens (Piraeus). Compare the operators, a real sailing day and dated fares, then search live times for your date.

Fastest crossing
3h 55mBlue Star Ferries · checked 24 Sept 2026
Lowest adult fare
€45.50checked 24 Sept 2026
Ferry operators
3Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Fast Ferries

Dated numbers: a Ferryhopper check or a one-day timetable sample, never live. The search shows live times and prices.

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By George K. · Updated

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Santorini (Athinios) to Piraeus: live times, seats and prices for your date.

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Lowest adult fare we found: €45.50, checked 24 September 2026.

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Map of the ferry route from Santorini (Athinios) to Piraeus. Coastlines © OpenStreetMap contributors, Natural Earth

How do you get from Santorini (Athinios) to Piraeus by ferry?

Ferries run from Santorini to Piraeus every day of the year. Blue Star Ferries sails daily and usually takes about 5 hr 15 min to 6 hr 10 min, occasionally up to 7 hr 25 min, Seajets high-speed boats take about 5 to 5 hr 45 min in season, and Fast Ferries takes 8 hours or more. The quickest crossing listed is 3 hr 55 min. When we checked Ferryhopper on 24 September 2026, adult fares started at €45.50.

Source: Ferryhopper route page and timetable sample · as of

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01Operators compared

Santorini (Athinios) to Piraeus ferry operators compared.

Who sails this route, on what kind of boat, how long it takes and the lowest adult fare we found.

Ferry companies on the Santorini (Athinios) to Piraeus route
OperatorVessel typeCrossing timeVehiclesAdult fare from
Blue Star FerriesConventional ferry3 hr 55 min to 7 hr 25 min (usually about 5 hr 15 min to 6 hr 10 min)Cars and motorbikes€46.50
SeajetsHigh-speed ferryabout 5 hr to 5 hr 45 minOn some boats€59.70
Fast FerriesConventional ferryabout 8 hr to 10 hr 40 minCars and motorbikes€48

Source: Ferryhopper route page, checked by our editors · as of

  • Blue Star FerriesSailed every day in almost every month of last year's data. Large ships with numbered seats, business seats and cabins, according to our operator notes.
  • SeajetsMainly spring to autumn, from once a week up to daily in last year's data; fares often €82.70 to €89.70.
  • Fast FerriesThree to five days a week all year in last year's data; the slowest option on this route.

02Fares

Santorini (Athinios) to Piraeus ferry prices.

The lowest fares Ferryhopper showed for each party when we checked on 24 September 2026. Each row can come from a different sailing.

Lowest fares between Santorini (Athinios) and Piraeus, both directions
PassengersSantorini (Athinios) → PiraeusPiraeus → Santorini (Athinios)
1 adult€45.50€45.50
2 adults€86.60€91
2 adults and a car€184.50€184.50
2 adults, 2 children and a car€235.90€256.50

Source: Ferryhopper route page · checked

Lowest fares shown on Ferryhopper when we checked on 2026-09-24. Fares change with the date, vessel and demand; the booking page shows the current price for your sailing.

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03Schedule by season

Santorini (Athinios) to Piraeus ferry schedule by season.

There is a sailing from Santorini to Piraeus every day of the year, according to Ferryhopper. In last year's data (the source labels its monthly table as last year's pattern), Blue Star Ferries ran daily in almost every month, Fast Ferries sailed three to five days a week year-round, and Seajets added high-speed departures between spring and autumn, from once a week in the shoulder months up to daily at the peak of summer. So in July and August you typically have two or three choices a day, while in winter you can count on the daily Blue Star ship plus Fast Ferries on some days. We do not have a sampled timetable for this route, so check exact departure times on the booking page.

The Journey

The Santorini (Athinios) to Piraeus crossing.

For many visitors, this is the last sea journey of a Greek island holiday: the long run from Santorini's caldera back to Piraeus, the port of Athens. It is also the route people take when they want to see the Aegean from deck level on the way north.

You leave from Athinios, Santorini's main ferry port on the west coast, and you arrive at Piraeus, the main port of Athens. Athinios is small and its access road gets congested in summer; Piraeus is large, with many gates along the waterfront, and metro Line 1 runs from Piraeus station into central Athens.

The ferry makes the most sense if you are heading to Athens itself, want to break the journey at another island, or are travelling with a car. Many sailings call at other islands on the way, so check the itinerary on the booking page; if you would rather stop for a night or two, you can book two separate legs, for example Santorini to Naxos and then Naxos to Piraeus.

Before booking, look carefully at the duration of each sailing. The difference between the fastest and slowest ships on this route is several hours, and the cheapest ticket is not always on the slowest boat. If you have a flight from Athens the same day, choose an early, faster sailing and leave a generous margin, because the port-to-airport transfer adds about an hour.

How long the crossing takes

Ferryhopper says the crossing normally takes 3 hr 55 min to 6 hr 10 min, and lists 3 hr 55 min as the shortest trip from Santorini to Piraeus. In practice the time depends heavily on the ship and its itinerary. Blue Star Ferries sailings in last year's data mostly took about 5 hr 15 min to 6 hr 10 min, with some as long as 7 hr 25 min. The Seajets high-speed boats took roughly 5 hr to 5 hr 45 min. Fast Ferries runs the slowest service, about 8 hr to 10 hr 40 min in last year's data. Always check the listed duration before choosing a sailing.

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04The ports

Where the Santorini (Athinios) to Piraeus ferry docks.

Departure port

Santorini (Thira)

JTR · 36.3932° N 25.4615° E

Every Piraeus sailing leaves from Athinios, Santorini's main port on the west coast, about 8 km from Fira and 20 km from Oia. The practical issue is the port road, which our port notes say gets badly congested in July and August, so plan to be at the quay at least an hour before departure. Buses run from Fira (the timetable changes with the season, so confirm it locally), and taxis, transfers and rental cars all work too. At the port you will find a café, an ATM and luggage storage. Vehicles must be booked on the ferry in advance.

Arrival port

Athens (Piraeus)

PIR · 37.9475° N 23.6412° E

Ships from Santorini arrive at Piraeus, the main port of Athens. Our route data places Cyclades arrivals around gates E7 to E9, but berths vary, so follow the signs as you disembark. Metro Line 1 (the green line) runs from Piraeus station to central Athens stops such as Monastiraki, Omonia and Victoria. Taxis wait outside the terminals. For Athens airport, the suburban railway from Piraeus takes about an hour. If you have time to kill before a connection, luggage storage is available near the port.

05On Board

On board the Santorini (Athinios) to Piraeus ferry.

On a five-hour-plus trip, what you book matters more than the ship's name. According to our operator notes, Blue Star sells deck places, numbered indoor seats, business seats and several cabin types, from shared four-bed cabins to deluxe cabins with a window. Seajets sells seats only, in economy, business or, on some vessels, VIP, with no sleeping cabins. Fast Ferries has indoor seating and open deck space, with cabins on some of its conventional ships. All three work on a generous allowance of about 50 kg of luggage per passenger, with no check-in.

06Weather and cancellations

Wind, weather and cancellations on the Santorini (Athinios) to Piraeus route.

Heading north to Piraeus, ships sail into the July and August meltemi, and the Seajets boats are the ones most likely to be held or slowed. The daily Blue Star service gives you a fallback, but on a busy summer weekend the next ship with space may be the following day. Because this is so often the last leg before a flight home, the best protection is a spare night in Athens. If your sailing is cancelled, contact the operator at once to move to their next departure or to request your money back.

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07Travel Tips

Santorini (Athinios) to Piraeus ferry travel tips.

  1. Compare journey times, not just prices: sailings on this route range from under four hours to more than ten.

  2. Leave early for Athinios in summer; the port road gets congested before departures.

  3. On a long daytime crossing, a numbered seat or a cabin on Blue Star is worth the small extra cost.

  4. If you have a flight from Athens the same day, allow at least an hour for the transfer from Piraeus and a buffer for delays.

  5. To break up the trip, book two legs, such as Santorini to Naxos or Paros and then on to Piraeus.

08Alternatives

Other ways between Santorini (Athinios) and Piraeus.

For the outward trip, see our Athens (Piraeus) to Santorini page. You can also sail from Santorini to Rafina, which is closer to Athens airport. Santorini (JTR) and Athens (ATH) both have airports; we only track the ferry, so check airline schedules yourself if you are weighing a flight. To break the journey, look at Santorini to Naxos, Santorini to Paros or Santorini to Ios and continue to Piraeus from there.

The return crossingPiraeus → Santorini (Athinios)5h · from €48
Change boat in Serifos
  1. Leg 1: Santorini (Athinios) → Serifos
  2. Leg 2: Serifos → Piraeus
Change boat in Syros (Ermoupoli)
  1. Leg 1: Santorini (Athinios) → Syros (Ermoupoli)3h 15m · from €74.40
  2. Leg 2: Syros (Ermoupoli) → Piraeus
Change boat in Ios
  1. Leg 1: Santorini (Athinios) → Ios35 min · from €6.50
  2. Leg 2: Ios → Piraeus
Change boat in Milos (Adamas)
  1. Leg 1: Santorini (Athinios) → Milos (Adamas)1h 55m · from €16
  2. Leg 2: Milos (Adamas) → Piraeus
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Times and fares on these links come from one-day timetable samples, not live data.

09Island Hopping

Island hopping from Piraeus.

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10Route matrix

All ferry routes from Santorini (Athinios).

Every direct route from Santorini (Athinios) with a page on Discover Cyclades, with the fastest crossing and lowest fare from its one-day timetable sample. The route you are reading is marked.

Direct ferry routes from Santorini (Athinios): fastest sampled crossing, lowest sampled adult fare and sailings on the sampled day
RouteFastestLowest fareSailings that dayOperators
Santorini (Athinios) → Amorgos (Katapola)1h 15m€77.701Seajets
Santorini (Athinios) → Anafi1h 30m€91Maistros Santorini
Santorini (Athinios) → Folegandros45 min€72Seajets, Fast Ferries
Santorini (Athinios) → HeraklionBlue Star Ferries, Seajets
Santorini (Athinios) → Ios35 min€6.507Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Golden Star Ferries, Fast Ferries
Santorini (Athinios) → KimolosBlue Star Ferries, Seajets
Santorini (Athinios) → Koufonisia1h 50m€99.701Seajets
Santorini (Athinios) → Milos (Adamas)1h 55m€162Seajets, Fast Ferries
Santorini (Athinios) → Mykonos1h 50m€794Seajets, Golden Star Ferries
Santorini (Athinios) → Naxos1h 10m€31.507Blue Star Ferries, Seajets
Santorini (Athinios) → Paros (Parikia)1h 45m€338Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Golden Star Ferries
Santorini (Athinios) → PiraeusYou are hereBlue Star Ferries, Seajets, Fast Ferries
Santorini (Athinios) → RafinaGolden Star Ferries
Santorini (Athinios) → RethymnoSeajets
Santorini (Athinios) → SerifosBlue Star Ferries, Seajets
Santorini (Athinios) → Sifnos (Kamares)Blue Star Ferries, Seajets
Santorini (Athinios) → Sikinos2h€6.501Fast Ferries
Santorini (Athinios) → Syros (Ermoupoli)3h 15m€74.403Seajets
Santorini (Athinios) → TinosSeajets, Golden Star Ferries, Blue Star Ferries

Source: Ferryhopper timetable samples, one sailing day per route · sailing day

Questions

Santorini (Athinios) to Piraeus ferry: frequently asked questions.

  • Ferryhopper puts it at 3 hr 55 min to 6 hr 10 min for most sailings. Blue Star Ferries usually takes about 5 hr 15 min to 6 hr 10 min, Seajets about 5 hr to 5 hr 45 min, and Fast Ferries much longer, around 8 hr to 10 hr 40 min. Check the duration of your specific sailing.

  • When we checked Ferryhopper on 24 September 2026, adult tickets started at €45.50, two adults at €86.60 and two adults with a car at €184.50. Blue Star and Fast Ferries usually offer the cheapest fares, from around €46.50 to €48 in last year's data. Seajets is pricier, from €59.70 and often €89.70.

  • Every day, all year. In last year's data, Blue Star sailed daily in almost every month, Fast Ferries three to five days a week, and Seajets from spring to autumn, up to daily in peak summer. That usually means two or three choices a day in July and August and one or two in winter.

  • Three companies run to Piraeus: Blue Star Ferries with large conventional ships, Seajets with high-speed boats, and Fast Ferries with slower conventional ships. Blue Star is the backbone of the route; Seajets is the seasonal fast option.

  • The shortest trip listed on Ferryhopper is 3 hr 55 min, on a Blue Star sailing in last year's data. On a typical day, both Blue Star and the Seajets high-speed boats take around five to six hours. On this route the high-speed boat is not always much quicker than Blue Star, so compare durations when booking.

  • Yes. Blue Star Ferries and Fast Ferries carry vehicles, and some Seajets vessels do too. Two adults with a car started from €184.50 when we checked. Car spaces fill up quickly in summer, so book early and arrive at Athinios well before departure, as vehicle loading starts earlier than passenger boarding.

  • We do not have departure times for this direction, so we cannot say which sailings run overnight; the booking page shows departure and arrival times for your date. What we can say is that Blue Star ships have cabins, which make a long crossing easier, especially with children, and our booking notes say cabins are among the first things to sell out in July and August.

  • For July and August, our booking notes suggest 4 to 6 weeks ahead, particularly for a cabin or a car space, which sell out first; economy seats stay available longer. From November to March, about a week ahead is usually enough.

  • Occasionally, and the Seajets boats are affected first when the wind is strong. Blue Star sails every day, so a cancelled sailing usually means taking its next ship rather than a long wait, though summer ships can be full. Ask the operator to rebook or refund you, and do not plan a same-day flight on the back of this crossing.

  • Metro Line 1 runs from Piraeus station to central stops including Monastiraki, Omonia and Victoria. Taxis wait at the terminals. For Athens airport, the suburban railway from Piraeus takes about an hour. Allow extra time to walk from your gate to the station, as the port is large.

  • It depends on what you are carrying and where you are going. Both Santorini (JTR) and Athens (ATH) have airports, and we do not track flights, so check airline schedules for your date. The ferry suits you if you have a car or a lot of luggage, want to break the trip at another island, or are staying in Athens, since Piraeus is on metro Line 1.

  • The reverse route also runs every day of the year from Piraeus, with adult fares from €45.50 when we checked, and the shortest trip listed at 4 hr 45 min. You can also sail from Rafina. See our Athens (Piraeus) to Santorini page for details.

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