What is the cheapest way to get from Santorini Island to Chora?

The cheapest way to get from Santorini Island to Chora is to ferry which costs €6 - €15 and takes 1h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santorini Island to Chora?

The fastest way to get from Santorini Island to Chora is to helicopter which takes 12 min and costs €160 - €290.

Is there a direct ferry between Santorini Island and Chora?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Thira Santorini Port and arriving at Port of Ios. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from Santorini Island to Chora?

The distance between Santorini Island and Chora is 40 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Santorini Island to Chora?

Book your Santorini Island to Chora ferry tickets online with Omio.

How do I travel from Santorini Island to Chora without a car?

The best way to get from Santorini Island to Chora without a car is to helicopter which takes 12 min and costs €160 - €290.

How long does it take to get from Santorini Island to Chora?

The helicopter from Santorini Heliport to Ios Heliport takes 12 min including transfers and departs four times a week.

Where can I stay near Chora?

There are 345+ hotels available in Chora.

Santorini Island to Chora - 3 ways to travel via helicopter, and car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Santorini Island to Chora by helicopter, car ferry, or ferry

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Helicopter
best
1. Take the helicopter from Santorini Heliport to Ios Heliporthelicopter
12 min
€160–290
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Iosferry Bsf
1h 1m
€6–15
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Port of Ioscarferry
40 min
€7–40

Santorini Island to Chora by car ferry

36Weekly Car ferry

40 minAverage Duration

€7Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santorini Island to Chora.

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Distance: 39.9 km
Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Santorini Island, Greece and Chora, South Aegean, Greece?

Seajets operates a car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Port of Ios 3 times a day. Tickets cost €15–40 and the journey takes 40 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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