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Tinos to Santorini (Thira). Compare the operators, a real sailing day and dated fares, then search live times for your date.
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By George K. · Updated
Tinos to Santorini is a summer high-speed route. Ferryhopper lists sailings from June to October, on 3 to 7 days a week, with Seajets taking about 2 hr 50 min to 3 hours and Golden Star Ferries about 3 hr 20 min to 3 hr 40 min. Fares started at €64.70 when we checked on 24 September 2026. There is no direct boat in this direction outside that season, so winter trips go via Piraeus or another island.
Source: Ferryhopper route page and timetable sample · as of
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01Operators compared
Who sails this route, on what kind of boat, how long it takes and the lowest adult fare we found.
| Operator | Vessel type | Crossing time | Vehicles | Adult fare from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Seajets | High-speed ferry | 2 hr 50 min to 3 hr | Not confirmed | €64.70 |
 Golden Star Ferries | High-speed ferry | 3 hr 20 min to 3 hr 40 min | Not confirmed | €64 |
Source: Ferryhopper route page, checked by our editors · as of
02Fares
The lowest fares Ferryhopper showed for each party when we checked on 24 September 2026. Each row can come from a different sailing.
| Passengers | Tinos → Santorini (Athinios) | Santorini (Athinios) → Tinos |
|---|---|---|
| 1 adult | €64.70 | €17 |
| 2 adults | €128 | €33.99 |
| 2 adults and a car | €180 | €180 |
| 2 adults, 2 children and a car | €211.80 | €192 |
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 date. Each row is the lowest seen for that party, so figures may come from different sailings. The much lower return fares come from the slow once-weekly Blue Star sailing from Santorini to Tinos, which has no equivalent in this direction.
03Schedule by season
Ferryhopper shows the Tinos to Santorini direction running from June to October only, on 3 to 7 days a week. Its monthly table, based on last year's data, shows Golden Star Ferries sailing anywhere from once a week to every day and Seajets 2 to 4 days a week during those months, with no data for the rest of the year. So in high summer you can usually find a direct boat most days, while in June and October there may be only a few a week. We have no sampled timetable for this route, so check departure times for your date in the booking box.
The Journey
Tinos and Santorini sit at opposite ends of the classic Cyclades ferry corridor, and the direct boat between them is a handy way to go from one of the most devout and down-to-earth islands in Greece to the most famous one. Tinos is known for its pilgrimage church, its marble villages and its food; Santorini for the caldera, the sunsets and the crowds that come with them.
In this direction the crossing is a high-speed affair. Seajets and Golden Star Ferries run the direct boats, and even these fast craft need close to three hours or a little more. The quickest trip Ferryhopper lists from Tinos is 2 hr 50 min. Blue Star Ferries does link the two islands, but only from Santorini to Tinos, on a slow once-a-week sailing, so it is not an option for this direction.
Timing is the key thing to know. The direct service from Tinos runs only from June to October, and on 3 to 7 days a week within that window, so outside the summer you will need to change boats, typically at Piraeus, Mykonos or Paros. Fares on the direct high-speed boats started at €64.70 for one adult when we checked, with little difference between the two companies.
Before booking, think about the Santorini end. Every boat arrives at Athinios, the island's main port under the caldera cliffs, and afternoon arrivals often coincide with several other ships. Arrange your transfer before you leave Tinos, and book accommodation on Santorini well in advance for summer and Easter.
The shortest trip Ferryhopper lists from Tinos to Santorini is 2 hr 50 min. In last year's monthly data for this direction, Seajets took 2 hr 50 min to 3 hours and Golden Star Ferries 3 hr 20 min to 3 hr 40 min, so the full range for this direction is 2 hr 50 min to 3 hr 40 min. Both are high-speed operators, so the difference between them comes down to vessel and itinerary. Ferryhopper's wider range for the route, 2 hr 40 min to 6 hr 50 min, includes the reverse direction and a slow once-weekly Blue Star sailing from Santorini, which does not run from Tinos.
04The ports
Departure port
TIN · 37.5361° N 25.1633° E
Boats leave from the port in Tinos Town, the island's main town, so most visitors can reach the quay easily from their hotel. In summer the harbour is busy with ships to Mykonos, Syros, Andros and the mainland, so Ferryhopper suggests arriving at least 45 minutes before departure. Check your ticket for the boarding point and give yourself time to find it among the other ships, especially with luggage.
Arrival port
JTR · 36.3932° N 25.4615° E
All boats arrive at Athinios, Santorini's main port, below the caldera cliffs on the west coast. It is small for the number of ships it handles, and a single switchback road connects it with Fira and the rest of the island, so traffic slows to a crawl when several vessels arrive together. Buses run to Fira, where you can change for Oia, the beaches and the airport, and taxis and private transfers wait at the quay, but pre-booking is the only reliable way to avoid a long wait in July and August.
05On Board
Both operators on this direction use high-speed craft, so expect an enclosed, air-conditioned cabin with airline-style seating, a snack bar and limited outside space while the boat is at speed. A crossing of around three hours with several stops passes more easily with water, snacks and something to read. Big bags go in the luggage area at the entrance, and there is no check-in. Weather can lengthen the trip on high-speed boats, so keep your arrival plans flexible.
06Weather and cancellations
Tinos is famous for its wind and lies right in the path of the meltemi, the strong summer north wind that peaks in July and August, and this route runs only in that season. The high-speed boats that serve it are the vessels most affected by rough seas: crossings can take longer than scheduled, and the port authority can keep them in port when the wind is too strong. As there is no conventional ship in this direction, the fallback is usually a later day or a route via Mykonos, Paros or Piraeus. The operator will change or refund a cancelled ticket.
07Travel Tips
Only book this direct route for June to October: outside that window, go via Piraeus, Mykonos or Paros.
Seajets is the quicker option, at 2 hr 50 min to 3 hours; Golden Star takes 3 hr 20 min to 3 hr 40 min.
Arrive at Tinos port at least 45 minutes before departure in summer.
Pre-book your transfer from Athinios; the port road is congested when several ships arrive.
Reserve Santorini accommodation months ahead for summer and Easter; it books up early.
08Alternatives
For the trip the other way, see our Santorini to Tinos page. If the direct boat does not fit your dates, Tinos has ferries to Mykonos, Paros, Syros and Piraeus, all of which have their own boats to Santorini. Tinos has no airport. Santorini (JTR), Mykonos (JMK), Paros (PAS) and Syros (JSY) do, but we have no data on direct flights between them, so check airlines yourself.
Times and fares on these links come from one-day timetable samples, not live data.
09Island Hopping
10Route matrix
Every direct route from Tinos 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.
| Route | Fastest | Lowest fare | Sailings that day | Operators |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tinos → Andros (Gavrio) | 40 min | €19 | 8 | Fast Ferries, Seajets, Golden Star Ferries |
| Tinos → Kea (Korissia) | Blue Star Ferries | |||
| Tinos → Kythnos (Merihas) | Blue Star Ferries | |||
| Tinos → Mykonos | 15 min | €10 | 11 | Golden Star Ferries, Seajets, Fast Ferries |
| Tinos → Paros (Parikia) | 1h 5m | €36 | 6 | Golden Star Ferries, Seajets, Fast Ferries |
| Tinos → Piraeus | Blue Star Ferries, Seajets | |||
| Tinos → Rafina | Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, Seajets | |||
| Tinos → Santorini (Athinios)You are here | Seajets, Golden Star Ferries | |||
| Tinos → Syros (Ermoupoli) | 15 min | €12 | 3 | Seajets, Blue Star Ferries |
Source: Ferryhopper timetable samples, one sailing day per route · sailing day
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