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How to get fromSantorini Island to Athens Centerby plane, helicopter, bus, car ferry, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Santorini Island to Athens Center by plane, helicopter, bus, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane JTR - ATH
    1h 19m
    €65–123

  2. Car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry car ferry
    6h 31m
    €58–236

  3. Helicopter, bus

    1. Take the helicopter from Santorini Heliport to Mykonos Heliporthelicopter helicopter
    2. Take the helicopter from Mykonos Heliport to Athens Heliporthelicopter helicopter
    3. Take the bus from Κτιριο Αναχωρησεων to Συνταγμαbus bus Χ95
    3h 53m
    €599–926

  4. Car ferry via Páros

    1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Paroscarferry car ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Paros to Port of Piraeuscarferry car ferry
    6h 22m
    €97–255

  5. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Port of Piraeusferry ferry Bsf
    8h 26m
    €58–123

Santorini Island to Athens Center by ferry, foot, and subway

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration8h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€58Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Santorini Island to Athens Center.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 245.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between Santorini Island, Greece and Athens Center, Greece?

Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santorini (JTR) to Athens International Airport (ATH) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Emporeío to Athens Center via Thira Santorini Port, Paros, and Port of Piraeus in around 6h 22m.

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