Ferry connections
Arriving by ferry? The bus terminal is right at the port.
Athinios Port is the KTEL terminus: the bus stop is about 15 minutes on foot from the quays. There is no bus in Ammoudi (Oia) — the ferries sail to the port of Thira (Fira).
Popular routes to Santorini
| Route | Approx. | Operators |
|---|---|---|
| Piraeus (Athens) → Santorini (Athinios Port) | 5–9 hours | SeaJets, Hellenic Seaways, Aegean Sea Lines, Golden Star Ferries |
| Heraklion (Crete) → Santorini (Athinios Port) | 2–3 hours | Hellenic Seaways, Aegean Sea Lines |
| Naxos → Santorini (Athinios Port) | 1–2 hours | SeaJets, Hellenic Seaways, Aegean Sea Lines, Golden Star Ferries |
| Ios → Santorini (Athinios Port) | 1–1.5 hours | SeaJets, Hellenic Seaways |
| Milos → Santorini (Athinios Port) | 1.5–2.5 hours | Aegean Sea Lines, Hellenic Seaways |
| Santorini (Ammoudi, Oia) → Fira (Old Port, Skala) | 10–15 minutes on foot | Ammoudi Bay water taxis |
Operators
SeaJets ↗
High-speed catamarans on the Piraeus – Cyclades main line.
Hellenic Seaways ↗
Conventional and high-speed ferries, Piraeus and Rafina.
Aegean Sea Lines ↗
Conventional ferries around the Cyclades and to Crete.
Golden Star Ferries ↗
High-speed services on the Cyclades lines.
Santorini Port Authority ↗
Port of Thira: notices for both Santorini ports.